Parish Events

A parish is not a parish without its parishioners! So let’s take a trip down memory lane together and reminisce over the special events that we’ve celebrated here over the last 75 years. Please send us photos of your happiest moments at St Bernadette’s parish: weddings, baptisms, confirmations and other notable occasions. We will share […]

October 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette. You’re invited to our celebration dinner! Saturday 8 October 2022 7pm, St Bernadette’s Church Hall Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. Tickets: R100 per person Dress: Smart Join us for an elegant evening that includes a buffet style dinner

Move your paws for a cause! Attend a pet blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi and enjoy a fun 3km walk through Walmer. It’s a fantastic way to help our furry friends in need. Saturday 1 October 2022 St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. 08:45 – 3km

July: Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus  This year, our annual July blood drive was extended to all parishes in the diocese, and it was wonderful to see how many people rose to the challenge. St Bernadette’s had the home team advantage with the highest number of donations (this being our third parish blood

Thank you to all who supported our Trivia night on Friday 29 July. The parish hall was the setting for this hotly contested event, which saw eleven teams competing this year.  Participants battled through 10 rounds of questions on general knowledege, music, sports, geography, current events and more; the surprise anagram puzzle was also a

sign up here Dear Friends It’s that time of year when the Friends of the Oratory sign up or renew their pledges for the coming 12 months.  Thank you for your generous support over the last year. With the help of both old and new supporters we strive to continue God’s work with this project. 

4 – 8 July 2022 St Bernadette’s recently hosted its annual holiday club, to great success. This event is run by a parish team and assisted by high school students who volunteer their time for the week. An average of 90+ children a day attended the week-long activities which included a movie day, cupcake decorating,

St Bernadette’s Parish Centre, Friday 29 July 2022. Doors open 18:30, Quiz starts 19:15. R200 per table (teams of 6-8) or R40 per person.  Our popular quiz night challenge is back! Pack a picnic basket and bring your A-Game. Gather a team together or join an existing table; quiz night is a great way to connect with friends

Donate a pint of your precious blood from 20 July – 5 August  July is the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, which we honour with a blood drive. Despite being in lockdown the last two years, our parishioners rose to the occasion and selflessly donated blood for the good of others. This year

SIGN YOUR CHILD UP HERE. Every year, we offer a one week holiday club for children in Gr PreR – 7. Our team of volunteers and Oratory staff look forward to hosting a fun week with your little ones. Please sign them up using the registration form above. Holiday Club runs from Monday 4 July –