Saturday
17:00
Vigil Mass for Sunday
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
Sunday
08:30 · 10:30
SPX Coffee in the parish library, 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
Times can change on feast days and public holidays. Check this week’s notices.
This week · 8 November 2026
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7 and 8 Nov
Second collection for Prison Ministry
A second collection is taken at all Masses this weekend in support of the Prison Ministry.
Mon 9 Nov19:00
Men’s Ministry meeting
In the parish library.
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.
Sun 29 Nov17:00 · film 18:00
Screening of Triumph of the Heart
In support of our pilgrims travelling to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul. The film tells the true story of St Maximilian Kolbe. At Holy Cross Sisters School, Bellville. Admission R80 per person (ages 13 and up); snacks on sale, so bring some cash. Details and the RSVP link are on the notice board in the church foyer, or contact the parish office.
By 30 Nov
Mortuary List
November is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Submit the names of your deceased loved ones, clearly written, in an envelope with your name, contact number and donation in the collection bag. Or email the list to the parish office and pay into the parish account with the reference MOLPLU2026 followed by your name.
Sat 12 Dec09:30
Seniors’ Christmas Mass and tea
Hosted by the CWL. Mass followed by refreshments and entertainment in the hall. Add your name to the sign-up form in the church foyer.
“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
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 ArchbishopVisit 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
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
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.
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