Archdiocese of Cape Town
St Pius XCatholic Church · Plumstead
St Pius X
Give
Seal of St Pius X Catholic Church, Plumstead

Welcome to our parish

St Pius X, Plumstead

A Catholic community in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Join us for Mass, the sacraments and parish life. All are welcome.

Mass and confession times

Saturday

Sat, 14 Nov

  • 17:00Vigil Mass for Sunday
  • 19:00Celebration of the Eucharist in the parish hall, after the 17:00 vigil Mass

    Sunday

    08:30 · 10:30

      SPX Coffee Café in the parish centre, 09:30 to 12:30

      Tuesday to Friday

      08:30

        No Mass on Mondays

        Confessions

        16:15

        Saturday to 16:45. Or by appointment with the parish office

        Changes to the usual times

        • Sat, 14 Nov · 19:00Celebration of the Eucharist in the parish hall, after the 17:00 vigil Mass
        • Fri, 20 Nov · 18:3070th Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka; no 08:30 Mass that day
        • Sun, 22 Nov · 09:30Christ the King and Family Fun Day; one Mass only

        Times can change on feast days and public holidays. Check this week’s notices.

        The congregation at Mass inside St Pius X church, facing the altar and crucifix

        This week · 15 November 2026

        33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

        Past weeks’ notices

        Coming up

        Poster: 70th Anniversary Mass, 1956 to 2026, presided by His Grace Sithembele Sipuka, Archbishop of Cape Town, Friday 20 November 2026 at 18:30, light refreshments in the hall after Mass. A watercolour of St Pius X church and a photo of the Archbishop.

        Friday 20 November · 18:30

        70th Anniversary Mass (1956 to 2026)

        Presided by His Grace Sithembele Sipuka, Archbishop of Cape Town. All parishioners are warmly invited. Join us for light refreshments in the hall after Mass.

        Open the poster
        Poster: Family Fun Day, Sunday 22 November 2026 at St Anne’s field. Only one Mass on the day, at 09:30, then fun activities on the field for young and old. Braai facilities available, or pack a picnic lunch.

        Sunday 22 November · Mass at 09:30

        Family Fun Day

        Only one Mass that day, at 09:30. Then join us on St Anne’s Primary School field for fun activities for young and old. Braai facilities are available, or pack a picnic lunch, for a day of fun and fellowship.

        Open the poster
        1. Sun 15 Nov15:30 to 19:30

          St Pius X Plumstead Youth Scrutatio

          In the parish hall, open to all youth aged 14 and above. An afternoon of Scrutatio, catechesis, adoration and supper. Please bring a Bible, a notebook and a pen.

        2. Wed 18 Nov16:00

          Book launch at the Chancery

          Hosted by Bishop Sylvester David OMI, the official launch of “Cardinal Owen McCann. Catholicism, Apartheid, and Diplomacy in South Africa” by Alexandra Maclennan, at the Chancery, 12 Bouquet Street, Cape Town. See the poster on the noticeboard.

        3. Fri 20 Nov18:30

          70th Anniversary Celebration Mass

          Presided by His Grace Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka. All parishioners are warmly invited, with light refreshments in the hall after Mass. There is no 08:30 Mass that day.

        4. Sun 22 NovMass 09:30

          SPX Family Fun Day

          One Mass only, at 09:30, then a day of fun and fellowship on St Anne’s Primary School field. Bring your own picnic; braai facilities and activities for all.

        5. Thu 26 Nov19:00

          Advent wreath making

          An evening of Advent wreath making in the parish hall. The wreaths will be blessed at all Masses that weekend. Further details to follow.

        6. Sat 28 Nov · Sat 5 Dec

          Schoenstatt Constantia

          The Pilgrim Mother Rally Day has moved to Saturday 28 November. The Advent Rally Day, Faith on Fire, for girls aged 8 to 12, is on Saturday 5 December. See the posters on the noticeboard.

        Read this week’s notices

        “To restore all things in Christ.”

        Ephesians 1:10 · Motto of Pope St Pius X

        We, the faith community of St Pius X, aspire to be a beacon of light and hope, by leading all peoples to God through humble service to one another.

        Our archdiocese

        Part of the Archdiocese of Cape Town

        St Pius X is one of the parishes of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town. The archdiocese is centred on the city of Cape Town and reaches north and east from the Cape of Good Hope, including the southernmost tip of Africa.

        Parishes
        80
        Area
        30 892 km²
        An archdiocese since
        1951
        First vicariate
        1818
        Visit adct.org.za
        Portrait of the Most Reverend Sithembele Sipuka, Archbishop of Cape Town, in a white cassock with a pectoral cross

        Archbishop of Cape Town

        Most Reverend Sithembele Sipuka

        Installed on 14 March 2026

        “United and sent”

        Episcopal motto, from John 17 and John 20

        Auxiliary Bishop: Right Reverend Sylvester David OMI

        About the Archbishop

        Visit us

        Find the church

        Church
        Corner of Lympleigh Road and Naruna Crescent
        Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801
        Parish office
        136 Lympleigh Road
        Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801
        Office hours
        Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 09:00 to 14:00
        Map showing St Pius X church on the corner of Lympleigh Road and Naruna Crescent, Plumstead
        The interactive map loads from Google only if you press the button. Privacy notice© OpenStreetMap
        The nave of St Pius X church, looking up the aisle to the altar under the brick arch

        Contact

        Get in touch with the parish

        For baptisms, marriages, Mass intentions and certificates, contact the parish office during office hours.

        Parish office

        Landline
        +27 87 700 5229
        Mobile
        +27 71 713 0336

        Clergy and staff

        Parish priest
        Fr Diego Arias
        Secretary
        Mrs Agnes Thorne
        Presbytery
        +27 87 702 5479

        Follow us on Facebook

        Give

        Support your parish

        Your gifts keep the church open, support the clergy and fund the parish’s work in Plumstead. Give by EFT using these details, with your name and the purpose of the gift as the reference.

        Priests celebrating Mass at the altar, decorated with candles and yellow flowers

        Banking details

        Bank
        Standard Bank, Constantia
        Account name
        Catholic Church Plumstead
        Account type
        Current
        Account number
        07 178 711 9
        Branch code
        025309
        SWIFT code
        SBZAZAJJ
        Reference
        Your name and the purpose of the gift