Oudtshoorn Diocese

Adiutorium Nostrum

The Diocese of Oudtshoorn was first established as the Central Prefecture by decree of the Holy See on 24 May 1872. Till then, it had been part of the Western Vicariate. On 13 July 1874 its care was entrusted to the “Missionaries for African Missions of Lyons”. When the Fathers of Lyons left the Central Prefecture in 1882, the Western part of the Prefecture was given to the Oblates of St. Francis of Sales and a new Prefecture was erected in 1884. The Eastern part again came under the jurisdiction of the Vicar Apostolic of the Western Vicariate as the Central Prefecture until 1922, when it was separated from the Western Vicariate and entrusted to the Pious Society of Missions, now called the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers).
On 13 June 1939, the Central Prefecture became the Prefecture of Oudtshoorn which in turn was raised to the status of Vicariate on 9 December 1948. The Diocese of Oudtshoorn was constituted on the establishment of the Catholic Hierarchy of Southern Africa on 11 January 1951. The Diocese has for its boundaries on the West, the eastern boundaries of Bredasdorp, Caledon, Paarl, Malmesbury, Clanwilliam, Van Rhynsdorp and Namaqualand districts; on the North, the southern boundaries of Kenhardt and Prieska districts; on the East, the western boundaries of Britstown, Richmond, Murraysburg, Aberdeen, Jansenville and Humansdorp districts; and on the South the Indian Ocean and the northern boundaries of Caledon and Bredasdorp districts. By decree of the Holy See the districts of Calvinia and Williston were separated from the Diocese of Oudtshoorn in 1979 and now fall under the jurisdiction of the Ordinary of the Diocese of Keimoes- Upington.

Province of Cape Town
Patron: 
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Area:
 113 343 sq. km.
Total Population: 570 183
Catholic Population: 29 038

Nominated Bishop of Oudtshoorn on 04 May 2020. Ordained bishop 08 August 2020.

Address: PO Box 97, Oudtshoorn, 6620.
Residence: 46 St. Saviour Street, Oudtshoorn, 6625.
Tel: 044 272 5054
Fax: 044 272 8908
E-mail: noel.rucastle@gmail.com

Right Rev. Bishop Noel Andrew Rucastle of Oudtshoorn
Right Reverend
BISHOP Noel Andrew Rucastle

Predecessors

  1. Rev. Fr. Davenoille, Prefect Apostolic 1874
  2. Rt Rev. Fr. Gaudeul, Prefect Apostolic 1882
  3. The Vicars Apostolic of Cape Town, 1882 – 1922
  4. Rt. Rev. Bishop F Hennemann, S.A.C., Titular Bishop of Coptus, Prefect Apostolic 1922 -1933;
  5. Rt. Rev. Mgr T Koenig, S.A.C., Prefect Apostolic 1934 – 1948;
  6. Rt. Rev. B Hippel, S.A.C., Titular Bishop of Abora, Vicar Apostolic of Oudtshoorn, 1948 – 1951, became Bishop of Oudtshoorn with the establishment of the Hierarchy on 11 January 1951. He retired on 29 September 1968 and died on 7 November 1970
  7. Rev. Fr. J Rosner, S.A.C., Apostolic Administrator 1968 to June 1969
  8. Rt. Rev. Bishop M Gottschalk, S.A.C., consecrated Bishop on 11 June 1969 and died on 20 April 1982;
  9. Rt. Rev. Bishop E.R. Adams, consecrated bishop on 16 July 1983 and retired 28 May 2010.
  10. Rt. Rev. Bishop Francisco de Gouveia, Consecrated bishop on the 17 July 2010 and Retired 02 July 2018.

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION
Website: www.bisdomoudtshoorn.org

DIOCESAN CHANCERY: Street Address: 44 St. Saviour Street,
Oudtshoorn 6625. Postal Address: PO Box 97, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 279 1715, Fax: 044 272 8908. E-mail: bisdmodn@mweb.co.za
Vicar General: Very Rev Fr John Atkinson, E-mail: prjohn@telkomsa.net
CHANCELLOR AND FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR:
Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: PO Box 97, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 279 1715. E-mail: evparry@mweb.co.za
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND SECRETARY: Mr. Willie Lamont, Postal Address: PO Box 97, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 279 1715. E-mail: w.lamont@mweb.co.za

DIOCESAN COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
1. Members: Fr. John Atkinson, Fr. Leon Mostert, C.O., Fr. Ashley Orgill, O. Praem., Fr. Dennis Ongansie, C.O., Fr. Luyolo Jacobs, Fr. Enrico Parry.

DEANERIES & DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL
1. Central Deanery: Dean: Fr. Leon Mostert, C.O. 9 Wolfweg, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9605, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: leondanielmostert@gmail.com
2. Southern Deanery: Dean: Fr. Ashley Orgill, O. Praem. Beer Street, Rosemoor, George. PO Box 215, George, 6530. Tel: 044 875 7400. E-mail: ashleyorgill01@gmail.com
3. Western Deanery: Dean: Fr. Luyolo Jacobs, 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. E-mail: prluyolo@gmail.com
4. Diocesan Pastoral Council: Chairperson: Vacant

DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS
1. Catholic Women’s League: Fr. Leon Mostert C.O., Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9605. Email: leondanielmostert@gmail.com
2. Correctional Services:
A. Ceres Area: Dwarsrivier, Obliqua & Warmbokkeveld Correctional Facilities: Assumption of our Lady Catholic Church, Postal Address: 124 Voortrekker Street, Ceres 6835. Tel: 023 316 1778. Email: assumption@ceresonline.co.za
B. George Area: George Correctional Facility: Fr. Ashley Orgill, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Postal Address: PO Box 215, George 6530.Tel: 044 875 8400. Email: ashleyorgill01@gmail.com
Knysna Area: Knysna Correctional Facility: Fr. Steven Scheepers, St. Boniface Catholic Church. Postal Address: PO Box 149, Knysna 6570. Tel & Fax: 044 382 1391.
C. Oudtshoorn Area: Oudtshoorn Correctional Facilities: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 272 5739. E-mail: evparry@mweb.co.za
D. Worcester Area: Brandvlei and Worcester Correctional Facilities: Fr. Patrick Claassen, Christ the King Catholic Church, PO Box 480, Worcester 6849. Tel. 023 347 0464. E-mail: prclaasen@gmail.com
3. Deacons: Fr. Johan Strydom, Postal Address: PO Box 1966, Mossel Bay 6500. Tel: 044 690 5176. E-mail: priest@icon.co.za
4. Diocesan Choirs: Fr. John Mohlakola, Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. E-mail: bhutteacher@gmail.com
5. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Fr. David Dettmer, C.O., Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9604, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: davidwdettmer@gmail.com
6. Justice & Peace: vacant
7. Men’s Union: Fr. Patrick Claassen, Postal Address: PO Box 480, Worcester 6849. Tel: 023 347 0464. E-mail: prclaassen@gmail.com
8. S.A. National Defence Force & S.A. Police Services: Oudtshoorn Area: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 272 5739. E-mail: evparry@mweb.co.za
9. Sacred Heart Sodality: Fr. Dennis Ongansie,C.O. Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9610. E-mail: dennisongansie@gmail.com
10. St. Vincent Pallotti Group: Fr. Charles Okpo, S.A.C., Postal Address: PO Box 515, George 6530. Tel & Fax: 044 870 8374. Email: okpocharles3@gmail.com
11. St. Vincent de Paul: vacant
12. Women of St. Anne: Fr. Luyolo Jacobs, Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester; Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. prluyolo@gmail.com
13. Youth: vacant
14. Vocations: vacant

DIOCESAN AND RELIGIOUS CLERGY
1. RUCASTLE, Noel Andrew
2. ADAMS, Edward Robert, Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus. St. Vincent’s Convent, Koelenhof.
3. ALKASTER, Edward Albertus. St. Patrick’s, Swellendam.
4. APRIL, Richard Isaac. Study leave. Oudtshoorn..
5. ATKINSON, John. Ss. Peter & Paul, George.
6. CLAASSEN, Patrick Frans. Christ the King, Worcester.
7. DE GOUVEIA, Francisco Fortunato, Rt Rev Bishop Retired. St Jude’s, Vredenburg.
8. DETTMER, David William, C.O. St. Konrad, Dysselsdorp.
9. JACOBS, Luyolo Vincent. St. Maria Goretti, Worcester.
10. KAUFMANN, Larry, C.S.s.R. St. Blaize, Mossel Bay.
11. MALAKA, Francis, O.Praem. Holy Cross, Beaufort West.
12. MBEKWA, Augustine. St. Boniface, Knysna.
13. MEYER, Vernon Donald Macaskill, C.O. Oratory, Oudtshoorn.
14. MKHIZE, Ndumiso Praising, S.A.C. St. Vincent Pallotti, Pacaltsdorp.
15. MOHLAKOLA, John. St. Joseph, De Doorns.
16. MOSTERT, Leon Daniel, C.O. St. Nicholas, Oudtshoorn.
17. MUBIRU, Lawrence. St. Christopher, Plettenberg Bay.
18. OKPO, Charles Chidimma, S.A.C. St. Vincent Pallotti, Pacaltsdorp.
19. ONGANSIE, Dennis Christiaan, C.O. St. Elizabeth, Avontuur.
20. ORGILL, Ashley, O.Praem. St. Mary’s, George.
21. PARRY, Enrico Valentino. St. Saviour’s Cathedral, Oudtshoorn.
22. SABO, Wim Jeanne Jules, C.O. St. Nicholas, Oudtshoorn.
23. SCHEEPERS, Steven Gabriël. St. Boniface, Knysna.
24. STRYDOM, Stephanus Johannes. St. Thomas, Mossel Bay.

DIOCESAN COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS

1. Members: Fr. John Atkinson, Fr. Leon Mostert, C.O., Fr. Ashley Orgill, O. Praem., Fr. Hermanus Swartz, Fr. Dennis Ongansie, C.O., Fr. Enrico Parry.

DEANERIES & DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

1. Central Deanery: Dean: Fr. Leon Mostert, C.O. Street Address: 9 Wolfweg, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9605, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: leondanielmostert@gmail.com
2. Southern Deanery: Dean: Fr. Ashley Orgill, O. Praem. Street Address: Beer Street, Rosemoor, George. Postal Address: PO Box 215, George, 6530. Tel: 044 875 7400. E-mail: ashleyorgill01@gmail.com
3. Western Deanery: Dean: Fr. Hermanus Swartz, Street Address: 124 Porter Voortrekker Street, Ceres. Postal Address: PO Box 789, Ceres, 6835. Tel. 023 316 1778. E-mail: assumption@ceresonline.co.za
4. Diocesan Pastoral Council: Chairperson: Vacant

DIOCESAN DIRECTORS

1. Bishops’ Lenten Appeal & Pontifical Mission Societies: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 279 1715. Email: evparry@mweb.co.za
2. Catechesis: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 279 1715. Email: evparry@mweb.co.za

DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS

1. Catholic Women’s League: Fr. Leon Mostert C.O., Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9605. Email: leondanielmostert@gmail.com
2. Correctional Services:
A. Ceres Area: Dwarsrivier, Obliqua & Warmbokkeveld Correctional Facilities: Fr. Hermanus Swartz, Assumption of our Lady Catholic Church, Postal Address: 124 Voortrekker Street, Ceres 6835. Tel: 023 316 1778. Email: assumption@ceresonline.co.za
B. George Area: George Correctional Facility: Fr. Ashley Orgill, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Postal Address: PO Box 215, George 6530.Tel: 044 875 8400. Email: ashleyorgill01@gmail.com
Knysna Area: Knysna Correctional Facility: Fr. Steven Scheepers, St. Boniface Catholic Church. Postal Address: PO Box 149, Knysna 6570. Tel & Fax: 044 382 1391.
C. Oudtshoorn Area: Oudtshoorn Correctional Facilities: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 272 5739. E-mail: evparry@mweb.co.za
D. Worcester Area: Brandvlei and Worcester Correctional Facilities: Fr. Patrick Claassen, Christ the King Catholic Church, PO Box 480, Worcester 6849. Tel. 023 347 0464. E-mail: prclaasen@gmail.com
3. Deacons: Fr. Johan Strydom, Postal Address: PO Box 1966, Mossel Bay 6500. Tel: 044 690 5176. E-mail: priest@icon.co.za
4. Diocesan Choirs: Fr. John Mohlakola, Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. E-mail: bhutteacher@gmail.com
5. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Fr. David Dettmer, C.O., Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9604, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: davidwdettmer@gmail.com
6. Justice & Peace: vacant
7. Men’s Union: Fr. Patrick Claassen, Postal Address: PO Box 480, Worcester 6849. Tel: 023 347 0464. E-mail: prclaassen@gmail.com
8. S.A. National Defence Force & S.A. Police Services: Oudtshoorn Area: Fr. Enrico Parry, Postal Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625. Tel: 044 272 5739. E-mail: evparry@mweb.co.za
9. Sacred Heart Sodality: Fr. Dennis Ongansie,C.O. Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9610. E-mail: dennisongansie@gmail.com
10. St. Vincent Pallotti Group: Fr. Charles Okpo, S.A.C., Postal Address: PO Box 515, George 6530. Tel & Fax: 044 870 8374. Email: okpocharles3@gmail.com
11. St. Vincent de Paul: Fr. Hermanus Swartz, Postal Address: PO Box 789, Ceres 6835. Tel & Fax: 023 316 1778. E-mail: assumption@ceresonline.co.za
12. Women of St. Anne: Fr. Luyolo Jacobs, Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester; Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. prluyolo@gmail.com
13. Youth: vacant
14. Vocations: vacant

LAY ORGANISATIONS

1. Catholic Women’s League: President: Ms. Sophie Jantjies, Postal Address: 7 Fortuin Street, Dysselsdorp 6628. Cell: 078 072 7594.
2. Chiro Youth Movement: Diocesan Coordinator: Ms. Amanda Hendricks, Postal Address: c/o St. Nicholas Catholic Church, PO Box 364, Oudtshoorn 6620. Cell: 084 645 1356. Email: amandahendricks11@gmail.com
3. Diocesan Choir: President: Mrs. Lulama Phakaditha. Postal Address: 37 Bokwe St. KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, 6500. Cell: 071 681 9349.
4. Diocesan Schools Council (DOSC): Chairperson: Mr. Wilfred E. Reed, St. Konrad RC Primary School, PO Box 47, Dysselsdorp, 6628. Tel. 044 251 6395. Email: reedwilfrededwin@gmail.com
5. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Co-ordinator: Mr. Desmond George, Postal Address: PO Box 97, Oudtshoorn 6620. Cell: 073 807 4634. Email: desmondgeorge.george@gmail.com
6. Family Life Movement: Coordinator: Ms Beatrice Michaels, Postal Address:  PO Box 71, Knysna 6570. Cell: 083 898 3584. E-mail: michaels.beatrice@yahoo.com
7. Men’s Union: President: Mr. J. Fortuin: Postal Address: 3 Paradise View, Dysselsdorp 6628. Cell: 084 514 7668.
8. Sacred Heart Sodality: President: Mr. L. Thibinayane. Postal Address: c/o St. Mary Queen of Apostles, PO Box 215, George, 6530. Cell: 073 459 4294
9. St. Vincent Pallotti Group: Co-ordinator: Mrs. Elma De Gloria Luse. 22 Fawn Avenue, Delville Park, Pacaltsdorp, George 6530. Cell: 072 757 6624.
10. St. Vincent de Paul Society: Co-ordinator: Mr. Trevor Loxton. Postal Address: 34 Hardekool Crescent, Heiderand, Mossel Bay 6511. Tel. 044 693 1362. Cell 082 312 7814. Email: loxton23@gmail.com
11. Women of St. Anne: President: Mrs. Gladys Ntlangulela, Postal Address: 462 4th Avenue, Bongolethu, Oudtshoorn, 6623. Cell: 078 521 6359.
12. Youth Council: Chairperson: Mr. Luther Esau, Postal Address: 48 Apollo Street, Parkdene, George 6530. Cell. 074 805 4124. E-mail: heimneesau@yahoo.com

RETREAT & CONFERENCE FACILITIES

1. Dysselsdorp: Kolping House, Street Address: 7 Adonis Street, Dysselsdorp. Postal Address: PO Box 15, Dysselsdorp, 6628. Tel: 044 251 6336, Fax: 044 251 6337.
2. George: Step-A-Side Accommodation & Conference Centre, Outeniqua Pass, Oudtshoorn Road, Farm 215, Blanco, George Director: Fr. Cosmas Onwukwe S.A.C., Postal address: PO Box 515, George 6530. Tel & Fax: 044 870 7640. Email: infoatstepaside@gmail.com
3. Oudtshoorn: The Oratory of St. Philip Neri, Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9600, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: dieoratorium@dieoratorium.org
4. Swellendam: Capuchin Adoration Convent “Bethany”, Lower Voortrek Street, Swellendam; Postal Address: PO Box 43, Swellendam 6740. Tel: 028 514 1319. Fax: 028 514 3380, E-mail: capuchin@telkomsa.net

YOUTH CENTRES

1. Dysselsdorp: Don Bosco Youth Camp, Supervisor: Mr. Norbert Oliphant, Postal Address: c/o PO Box 8, Dysselsdorp 6628. Tel: 044 251 6424, Cell: 083 759 4544.
2. Oudtshoorn: St. Luigi Scrosoppi Care Centre, Street Address: 9 Wolfweg, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 279 4083, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: scrosoppi@dieoratorium.org

CRÈCHES

1. Ceres: Aviat Crèche, Postal Address: 118 Voortrekker Street, Ceres 6835. Tel & Fax: 023 312 2882. E- mail aviat@breede.co.za
2. Nduli: Bakhita Creche, Phakamisa Ave., Nduli. Postal Address: 118 Voortrekker Street, Ceres 6835. Tel: 023 316 1686, E- mail aviat@breede.co.za
3. Plettenberg Bay: Lumen Christi Crèche, Sishuba Street, ERS 7021,Kwanokuthula. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 1698, Plettenberg Bay 6600. Tel: 044 533 8597,Fax: 044 533 0618.

NURSERY SCHOOLS

1. Beaufort West: Khanyisa Educare Centre, 22 Falatsa Avenue, Kwa-Mandlenkosi, Beaufort West. Postal Address: PO Box 395, Beaufort West 6970. Tel: 028 414 3088.
2. Beaufort West: St. John’s Pre-Primary School cum Créche, 32 Daniel Street, Beaufort West. Postal Address: PO Box 733, Rustdene, Beaufort West 6970. Tel: 023 415 2408. Email: stjohnscreche@gmail.com
3. Dysselsdorp: St. Conrad’s Nursery School, Baadjie Street, Dysselsdorp. Postal Address: PO Box 2, Dysselsdorp 6628. Tel: 072 834 0671. Email: stkonrad@hotmail.com
4. Mossel Bay – D’Almeida: St. Blaize Nursery School, Gelderbloemstr, D’Almeida, Mossel Bay. Postal Address: PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511. Tel: 044 693 0102. Email stblaizecreche@gmail.com
5. Oudtshoorn: Sacred Heart Nursery School, Impala Road, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. Postal Address: PO Box 1831, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 272 5805. Fax: 044 272 2913. Email: sacredheartks@telkomsa.net
6. Wolseley: St. Martin Wielie Walie Preschool, Postal Address: 13 6th Avenue, Montana, Wolseley 6830. Tel: 083 309 5836. Email: samoyra@mtn.blackberry.com
7. Worcester: Gratitude Pre-Primary School, Postal Address: 5 Porter Street, Worcester 6850. Tel/Fax: 023 347 7035, E-mail: gratitude@telkomsa.net

SCHOOLS

1. Dysselsdorp: St. Conrad’s Primary School, Baadjie Street, Dysselsdorp. Postal Address: PO Box 47, Dysselsdorp 6628. Tel & Fax: 044 251 6395. E-mail: stkonradprim@gmail.com
2. George: Holy Cross Primary School, 115 Meade Street, George. Postal Address: PO Box 14, George 6530. Tel: 044 873 3429, Fax: 044 874 0908. Email: office@holycrossgeorge.org.za
3. George – Rosemoor: St. Mary’s Primary School, 23 Beer Street, Rosemoor, George. Postal Address: PO Box 215, George 6530. Tel: 044 875 8450. Fax : 044 875 9485. E-mail: stmarysprimary9@gmail.com
4. Mossel Bay – Heiderand: St. Blaize RC Primary, 1 Sampson Street, Extension 23, Mossel Bay. Postal Address: PO Box 11345, Heiderand 6511. Tel: 044 693 3100, Fax: 086 518 6142. Email: stblaizerc@gmail.com
5. Oudtshoorn: Sacred Heart Primary School, Impala Road, Bridgton. Postal Address: PO Box 1633, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 272 3708, Fax: 044 272 3689. E-mail: sacredheartrcprim@gmail.com
6. Worcester: Worcester Roman Catholic Primary School, 169 Parker Street, Worcester. Postal Address: PO Box 1483, Worcester 6849. Tel: 023 347 2425. Fax : 023 347 0370 or 086 734 4031. E-mail: admin@rkprim.wcape.school.za

RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES OF MEN & SOCIETIES OF SECULAR LIFE

1. Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri of Pontifical Right: Oratorian Fathers & Brothers: Residential Address: 09 Wolfweg, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn 6623; Postal Address: PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9600, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: oratorium.oudtshoorn@gmail.com, Website: www.dieoratorium.org. Fr. Leon Mostert, C.O. [Provost], Tel: 044 203 9605

2. Premonstratensians: Norbertines Fathers: O. Praem. Fr. Ashley Orgill, O.Praem. Residential address: Beer Street, Rosemoor George. Postal address: PO Box 215, George, 6530. Tel: 044 875 7400. E-mail: ashleyorgill01@gmail.com & Fr. Francis Malaka, O. Praem. Residential address: 99 Bird Street, Beaufort West. Postal address: PO Box 395, Beaufort West, 6970. E-mail: fmalakapr0923@gmail.com

3. Society of the Catholic Apostolate: Pallottine Fathers: S.A.C. Society of the Catholic Apostolate: (Pallottine Fathers) Step-A-Side Pastoral & Training Centre. Residential address: Outeniqua Pass, Oudtshoorn Road, Farm 215, Blanco, George . Postal address: PO Box 515, George 6530. Tel & Fax: 044 870 8374, Email: okpocharles3@gmail.com (Rector & Retreat master: Fr. Charles Okpo, S.A.C)

CONVENTS

1. Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales: OSFS
Ceres Area, Residential & Postal Address: Aviat Convent, 118 Voortrekker Street, Ceres 6835.
Tel: 023 312 2115, Fax: 023 312 2882.
E- mail: aviat@breede.co.za,
Sr. Maria Albertina Basson (Community Leader)
Mossel Bay Area, Residential Address: St. Leonie Aviat Convent, Sampson Street, Heiderand;
PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511.
Tel & Fax: 044 693 2321. Cell: 079 560 2196, E-mail: sr.eva_basson@yahoo.com,
Sr. Eva-Bernard Basson (Community Leader)

2. Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters of Perpetual Adoration: OSC Cap
Residential Address: Capuchin Adoration Convent “Bethany”, Lower Voortrek Street, Swellendam;
Postal Address: PO Box 43, Swellendam 6740. Tel: 028 514
1319, Fax: 028 514 3380. E-mail: capuchin@telkomsa.net,
Mother Abbess: Sr. Flor de Maria Pacheco.

3. Sisters of Franciscan Clarist Congregation: F.C.C.
Residential Address: St. Alphonsa F.C. Convent, Dysselsdorp 1935.
Street Address: Adonis Avenue, Dysselsdorp.
Postal Address: PO Box 1809, Oudtshoorn –6620.
Tel: 044 251 6360. E-mail: alphonsadyssels@gmail.com Sr.Kochurani Joseph (Superior)

4. Congregation of the Sisters of Providence: SdP
Residential Address: 9 Wolfweg, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn, 6623. Postal Address: PO Box 1656, Oudtshoorn 6620.
Tel: 044 272 0825, Fax: 044 272 0825. E-mail: susters@mweb.co.za Sr. Natalie Koffi, SdP
Cell: 072 914 4205 (Superior)

PARISHES

1. AVONTUUR: St. Elizabeth of Hungary – 1971. Street Address: Avontuur Agricultural Holdings, Langkloof, Avontuur; Postal Address: c/o PO Box 407, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel: 044 203 9610, Fax: 044 272 0822. E-mail: dennisongansie@gmail.com, Eucharistic Centres: Hotsprings, Willowmore

2. BEAUFORT WEST – RUSTDENE: Holy Cross – 1977. Street Address: 16 School Street, Rustdene; Postal Address: c/o PO Box 395, Beaufort West 6970. Tel & Fax: 023 414 2134. Eucharistic Centres: Leeu-Gamka – Nelspoort. Institutions: St. John’s Pre- Primary cum Creche, Khanyisa Educare Centre.

3. BEAUFORT WEST: St. Joseph – 1875. Street Address: 99 Bird Street, Beaufort West Postal Address: PO Box 395, Beaufort West 6970. Tel & Fax: 023 414 2134.

4. BONGOLETHU: Geographical reference: See Oudtshoorn – Bongolethu

5. BONNIEVALE: Our Lady of the Valley – 1994. Served from Worcester – Christ the King. Street Address: New Cross Street, Bonnievale; Postal Address: PO Box 480, Worcester 6849. Tel: 023 347 0464.

6. BRIDGTON: Geographical reference: See Oudtshoorn – Bridgton.

7. CERES: Assumption of Our Lady – 1953. Street Address: 124 Voortrekker Street, Ceres; Postal Address: PO Box 789, Ceres 6835. Tel & Fax: 023 316 1778. Eucharistic Centres: Nduli, Tulbagh, Wolseley. Institutions: Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales, Aviat Convent Crèche.

8. CERES – NDULI: St Josephine Bhakita Pastoral Centre– 2009. Served from Ceres – Assumption of Our Lady. Street Address : Phakamisa Avenue, Nduli, Ceres.

9. DE DOORNS: St. Joseph – 1955. Street Address: National Road, De Doorns; Postal Address: PO Box 5, De Doorns 6875. Tel: 023 347 0416.

10. DYSSELSDORP: St. Conrad – 1935. Street Address: Adonis Avenue, Dysselsdorp; Postal Address: PO Box 8, Dysselsdorp 6628.
Tel: Parish priest: 044 203 9604. Institutions: St. Conrad Primary School, St. Conrad Nursery School.

11. GEORGE: Ss. Peter and Paul – 1841. Street Address: 116 Meade Street, George; Postal Address: PO Box 9050, George 6530. Tel: 044 873 2626, Fax: 044 874 3964. Eucharistic Centres: Blanco. Institutions: Holy Cross Primary School.

12. GEORGE – BLANCO: St. Anne – 1951. Served from George – Ss. Peter and Paul. Street Address: cnr. Preekstoel Street & R404 from George Airport to Oudtshoorn; Postal Address: P. O. Box 7091, Blanco 6531. Tel: 044 873 2626, Fax: 044 874 3964.

13. GEORGE – PACALTSDORP: St. Vincent Pallotti – 1962. Served from George – Step-A- Side. Street Address: Cnr. Beach Road & Beukes Street, Pacaltsdorp. Postal Address: c/o P. O. Box 515, George 6530. Tel & Fax: 044 870 7640.

14. GEORGE – PARKDENE: St. Liborius – 1983. Served from George – Rosemoor. Physical Address: Cnr. Main Street & Circular Drive, Parkdene, GEORGE. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 215, George 6530. Tel: 044 875 8400, Fax: 044 875 0263.

15. GEORGE – ROSEMOOR: St. Mary Queen of Apostles – 1929. Street Address: Beer Street, Rosemoor, George; Postal Address: PO Box 215, George 6530. Tel: 044 875 8400, Fax: 044 875 0263. Eucharistic Centres: Herolds Bay, George – Parkdene. Institutions: St. Mary’s Primary School.

16. GEORGE – THEMBALETHU: Good Shepherd. Served from Pacaltsdorp. See George, Pacaltsdorp. Physical Address: Makhaza Street, Thembalethu, George.

17. GROOTBRAK RIVER – FRIEMERSHEIM: St. Michael, Served from Mossel Bay – St. Blaize. Street Address: 34 Protea Circle, Friemersheim. Postal Address: c/o St. Blaize.

18. HAARLEM: Geographical reference: See Avontuur – St. Elizabeth.

19. HEIDELBERG: Guardian Angel. Served from Swellendam – St. Patrick. Street Address: High Street, Heidelberg. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 548, Swellendam 6740. Tel: 028 514 2105, Fax: 028 514 1772.

20. HEROLDS BAY: Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel. Served from George – Pacaltsdorp. Street Address: 3 Sandstrand Road, Herolds Bay. Tel. Accommodation: 044 851 0095 (Mel Watson), Tel. Chapel Bookings: 044 851 0211 (Noeline Crawley).

21. HOTSPRINGS: Immaculate Conception of Mary. See Avontuur – St. Elizabeth. Physical Address: Hotsprings Agricultural Holdings, Toorwaterpoort; (Take the R341 – De Rust/Willowmore road, a few hundred meters past the R339 – Uniondale road turn- off, turn left on the gravel road to its end); Postal Address: c/o Oratorium, Oudtshoorn. Tel: 044 203 9610.

22. KLEINBRAK RIVER: Geographical reference / See Grootbrak River – Friemersheim

23. KNYSNA: St. Boniface – 1884. Street Address: 32 Queen Street, Knysna; Postal Address: PO Box 149, Knysna 6570. Tel: 044 382 1391, Fax: 044 382 1391. Eucharistic Centres: Knysna – Hornlee, Knysna – Khayalethu, Sedgefield

24. KNYSNA – HORNLEE: St. Theresa – 1975. Served from Knysna – St. Boniface. Street Address: St. Theresa Street, Hornlee, Knysna. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 149, Knysna 6570. Tel & Fax: 044 382 1391.

25. KNYSNA – KHAYALETHU: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary – 1994. Served from Knysna – St. Boniface. Street Address: 26 Mbetane Street, Khayalethu, Knysna. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 149. Knysna 6570. Tel & Fax: 044 382 1391.

26. LEEU-GAMKA: Geographical reference: See Beaufort West – St. Joseph MELTON WOLD: Geographical reference: See Victoria West – St. Augustine

27. MISGUND: Geographical reference: See Avontuur – St. Elizabeth

28. MONTAGU: Our Lady of Fatima. Served from Swellendam – St. Patrick. Street Address: 11 Protea Street, Bergsig, Montagu; Postal Address: c/o PO Box 548, Swellendam 6740.

29. MOSSEL BAY – EXTENSION 23: St. Blaize – 1927. Street Address: 33 Sampson Street, Extension 23, Mossel Bay; Postal Address: PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511. Tel & Fax: 044 693 2321. Eucharistic Centres: Kwanonqaba, Friemersheim. Institutions: Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales, St. Blaize Primary School, St. Blaize Nursery School.

30. MOSSEL BAY: St. Thomas – 1868. Street Address: 28 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay; Postal Address: PO Box 1966, Mossel Bay 6500. Tel: 044 690 5176, Eucharistic Centres: Riversdale.

31. MOSSEL BAY – KWANONQABA: St. Charles Lwanga. Served from Mossel Bay – St. Blaize. Street Address: 1 Kunana Street, Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay. Postal Address: PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511. Tel & Fax: 044 693 2321.

32. NELSPOORT: Geographical reference: See Beaufort West – St. Joseph.

33. ONGELEGEN: Geographical reference: See Avontuur – St. Elizabeth.

34. OUDTSHOORN: St. Saviour Cathedral – 1860. Street Address: 82 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, 6620. Tel: 044 272 5739.

35. OUDTSHOORN – BONGOLETHU: Mary Queen of Peace. Street Address: 1st Avenue, Bongolethu, Oudtshoorn. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 364, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel. Office: 044 272 4306, Parish Priest: 044 203 9605, Fax: 044 272 0822.

36. OUDTSHOORN – BRIDGTON: St. Nicholas of Flüe – 1959. Street Address: Impala Road, Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. Postal Address: PO Box 364, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel & Fax Office: 044 272 4306, Parish Priest: 044 203 9605, Fax: 044 272 0822. Institutions: Sacred Heart Primary School, Sacred Heart Nursery School.

37. PLETTENBERG BAY: St. Christopher – 1966. Street Address: 1 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay. Postal Address: PO Box 1698, Plettenberg Bay 6600. Tel: 044 533 1316, Fax: 044 533 6576. Eucharistic Centres: Plettenberg Bay – Kwanokuthula. Institutions: Lumen Christi Crèche, Kwanokuthula.

38. PLETTENBERG BAY – KWANOKUTHULA: Lumen Christi Pastoral Centre – 2005. Street Address: Sishuba Street, Kwanokuthula (near the taxi rank); Postal Address: c/o PO Box 1698, Plettenberg Bay 6600. Tel: 044 533 8597, Fax: 044 533 0618.

39. PRINCE ALBERT: Served from Dysselsdorp – St. Conrad, Postal Address: c/o PO Box 8, Dysselsdorp 6628. Tel. Parish priest: 044 203 9604.

40. RIVERSDAL: St. Francis Xavier – 1950. Served from Mossel Bay – St. Blaize. Street Address: 10 Morrees Street, Riversdale. Postal Address: PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511.Tel & Fax: 044 693 2321.

41. ROBERTSON: St. Monica. Served from Worcester – Christ the King. 14 Bergsig Street, Robertson. Postal Address: PO Box 929, Robertson 6705. Tel: 023 347 0464, Fax 086 668 2680

42. SANDHILLS: Geographical reference: See De Doorns – St. Joseph

43. SEDGEFIELD: St. Anthony. Served from Knysna – St. Boniface. Street Address: Cnr. Vygie & Flamingo Streets, Sedgefield. Postal Address: PO Box 1141, Sedgefield 6573. Tel: 044 343 1779, Fax: 044 382 1391.

44. STILBAAI: Served from Mossel Bay – St. Blaize. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 11285, Heiderand 6511. Tel & Fax: 044 693 2321.

45. SWELLENDAM: St. Patrick – 1881. Street Address: 112 Voortrek Street, Swellendam. Postal Address: PO Box 548, Swellendam 6740. Tel: 028 514 2105, Fax: 028 514 1772. Eucharistic Centres: Heidelberg, Montagu. Institutions: Capuchin Adoration Convent

46. TOUWSRIVIER: Geographical reference: See De Doorns – St. Joseph

47. TULBAGH: Geographical reference: See Ceres – Assumption of our Lady

48. UNIONDALE: Geographical reference: See Avontuur – St. Elizabeth

49. VICTORIA WEST: St. Augustine – 1955. Served from Beaufort West. Street Address: 16 Richmond Street, Victoria West. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 395, Beaufort West 6970. Tel & Fax: 023 414 2134.

50. WILLOWMORE: St. Bruno. Served From St. Elizabeth. Address: 13 East Street, Willowmore. Postal Address: c/o PO Box 364, Oudtshoorn 6620. Tel. 044 203 9610.

51. WOLSELEY: St. Martin De Porres. Served from Ceres – Assumption of our Lady. Street Address: 10 Raman Street, Montana, Wolseley 6830. Postal Address: PO Box 789, Ceres 6835. Tel & Fax: 023 316 1778.

52. WORCESTER: Christ the King – 1922. Street Address: 3 Porter Street, Worcester; Postal Address: Worcester: PO Box 480, Worcester 6849, Tel. 023 347 0464, Fax 086 668 2680. Eucharistic Centres: Bonnievale, Robertson. Institutions: Gratitude Pre-primary School.

53. WORCESTER: St. Maria Goretti – 1959. Street Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester; Postal Address: 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416. Institutions: RC Primary School.

54. WORCESTER – ZWELETEMBA: Immaculate Heart of Mary – 1949. Street Address: Colidiza Avenue, Zwelethemba, Worcester. Postal Address: c/o 169 Parker Street, Worcester 6850. Tel: 023 347 0416.

DIOCESAN AND RELIGIOUS CLERGY

1. RUCASTLE, Noel Andrew
2. ADAMS, Edward Robert, Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus. St. Vincent’s Convent, Koelenhof.
3. ALKASTER, Edward Albertus. St. Patrick’s, Swellendam.
4. APRIL, Richard Isaac. Study leave. Oudtshoorn..
5. ATKINSON, John. Ss. Peter & Paul, George.
6. CLAASSEN, Patrick Frans. Christ the King, Worcester.
7. DE GOUVEIA, Francisco Fortunato, Rt Rev Bishop Retired. St Jude’s, Vredenburg.
8. DETTMER, David William, C.O. St. Konrad, Dysselsdorp.
9. JACOBS, Luyolo Vincent. St. Maria Goretti, Worcester.
10. MALAKA, Francis, O.Praem. Holy Cross, Beaufort West.
11. MBEKWA, Augustine. St. Boniface, Knysna.
12. MEYER, Vernon Donald Macaskill, C.O. Oratory, Oudtshoorn.
13. MKHIZE, Ndumiso Praising, S.A.C. St. Vincent Pallotti, Pacaltsdorp.
14. MOHLAKOLA, John. St. Joseph, De Doorns.
15. MOSTERT, Leon Daniel, C.O. St. Nicholas, Oudtshoorn.
16. MUBIRU, Lawrence. St. Christopher, Plettenberg Bay.
17. OKPO, Charles Chidimma, S.A.C. St. Vincent Pallotti, Pacaltsdorp.
18. ONGANSIE, Dennis Christiaan, C.O. St. Elizabeth, Avontuur.
19. ORGILL, Ashley, O.Praem. St. Mary’s, George.
20. PARRY, Enrico Valentino. St. Saviour’s Cathedral, Oudtshoorn.
21. SABO, Wim Jeanne Jules, C.O. St. Nicholas, Oudtshoorn.
22. SCHEEPERS, Steven Gabriël. St. Boniface, Knysna.
23. STRYDOM, Stephanus Johannes. St. Thomas, Mossel Bay.
24. SWARTZ, Hermanus Josef. Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Ceres.
25. WILLIAMS, Brian Colin. St. Blaize, Mossel Bay.

PERMANENT DEACONS

1. FRANSMAN, John. Christ the King, Worcester. 32 Queen Street, Victoria Park, Worcester, 6850.
2. LEWIS, Jacobus. St. Blaize, Mossel Bay. 32 Sole Drive, Extension 13, Mossel Bay, 6500.
3. SCHALKWYK, Patrick, St. Anne’s, Blanco. PO Box 7091, Blanco, 6531.

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