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The Port Elizabeth Oratory

Parish of St Bernadette

Parish of
St Bernadette

The Catholic Church in the heart of Walmer

Parish Life - Discipleship

Grow

Our various Grow groups assist
each person to follow Jesus

Serve

Use your skill or talent to built
the Kingdom of God at our parish

Give

Giving is integral to
our spiritual formation

The parish of St Bernadette is served by the fathers and brother of the Oratory. The parish and the Oratory (which share the same premises) have a close relationship.

Latest News and Events Events

Join us in St Bernadette’s parish church on Thursday 30 April at 17:30 for the blessing and inaugural concert of our new …

Local Elections – Why This Matters   In the months ahead, our country will prepare for local elections, possibly taking place in …

St Anselm (1033-1109), originally from northern Italy, joined the Benedictine order in France in his youth, where he excelled as a teacher …

11 & 12 April 2026, 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER This Second Sunday of Easter has many names. The Octave Day of Easter – being …

We reproduce below the homily of our Holy Father Pope Leo delivered at the Mass on Easter Sunday morning in St Peter’s …

Thursday 16 April is the solemnity of our patroness, St Bernadette Soubirous. There will be a sung Mass on Thursday at 17:30, …

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Physical Address: 
Corner of 8th Ave & Fordyce Road, Walmer
Postal Address: 
PO Box 5012, Walmer, 6065
Parish Office: 
Monday – Friday, 09:00-12:00: 073 247 1316
Email: 
parish@pe-oratory.org.za