Parish Events

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. 

July: Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus  Our annual July blood drive took place from 26 June – 4 August and a pleasing number of donations were made to the SA Blood Bank. St Bernadette’s had the highest number of donations (this being our fourth parish blood drive) but Sacred Heart put up some

On Friday 28 July, St Augustine’s Cathedral hosted an international food evening in the McSherry Hall to raise much needed funds for maintenance. Parishioners from St Bernadette’s hosted the German Stall. Thank you to all who participated in, and supported, the evening.

Thursday 20 July was the inaugural evening of the relaunched Newman Society. After an interesting talk on St Francis of Assisi, guests enjoyed a delicious selection of eats and a glass of wine. Many thanks to all those who attended, catered and set up this lovely event. The next Newman evening will take place in October.

From 3 – 7 July, St Bernadette’s hosted its annual Holiday Club. With the theme ‘Light of the World’, the kids had a great time this week.

Remember these nice folk? They all participated in last year’s challenge by donating a pint for their parishes. We’re inviting you to do the same again this year by donating a pint of your precious blood from 26 June – 4 August.   July is the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, which we

The Newman Society evenings are back! Join us as we explore faith and culture through art, music, architecture, literature and places. Having outgrown its original venue in the Oratory, our gatherings will now take place in the parish hall which offers more space for friends and family to attend. The evening’s brief presentation is followed

St Augustine’s Cathedral, the oldest Catholic Church in Port Elizabeth, is raising money for much-needed maintenance. The iconic building on the hill (with its many, many stairs!) was consecrated in April 1866 and serves the communities of Central, Mill Park, Richmond Hill and South End. How can you help St Augustine’s Parish? Gather your friends and family

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOU CHILD 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 link above. Holiday Club runs from Monday

In preparation for the Solemnity of our Holy Father St Philip on 26 May, the solemn annual Novena takes place in our church from 17:30 to 18:00 on weekday evenings. It includes prayers, chant and a meditation on an aspect of St Philip’s life from the writings of St John Henry Newman. The Novena continues