The quiet hum of Tuesday morning prayer. That’s the sound that greets you at St Bernard’s Cath. Church. This isn’t just any church. It’s a vibrant heart in Newlands and Claremont. St Bernard’s is part of a larger parish family. It shares its community with St Ignatius. Both churches are culturally and linguistically diverse.
St Bernard’s Cath. Church opened its doors in 1955. It wasn’t officially dedicated until 1980. The church is named after St Bernard of Clairvaux. He was known for his devotion to prayer and silence. He shares the title with St Ignatius of Loyola. St Ignatius is famed for his evangelisation work. Together their names represent the parish’s dual focus: contemplation and action.
Think of the many lives touched within these walls. The parish reaches beyond the church doors. It encompasses schools hospitals a hospice and even a police station. St Bernard’s Cath. Church is more than just a place of worship. It’s a community hub a centre for spiritual growth and outreach. Mass times are diverse reflecting the busy lives of its parishioners. Sundays see masses at 9 am and 6 pm. Weekday masses are held on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Confessions are available on Sundays. You can also find the peace of adoration on Tuesdays.
The church’s ministry extends to various groups. There’s a discussion group a choir and even a drug rehabilitation program. Caritas outreach provides support to the community. The church also offers catechetics for religious education. Confirmation classes are held on the second Saturday and third Sunday of the month. It’s a testament to the living faith within St Bernard’s Cath. Church. A place where silence and zeal find a home. A place of prayer and action. A place where the community gathers. A place where lives are touched.
Leave St Bernard’s Cath. Church with a sense of its rich history. Remember its dedication to both prayer and service. May you carry with you the quiet strength of St Bernard and the passionate zeal of St Ignatius.