St Peter’s Catholic Church ⛪ A beacon of faith in Oyster Bay
A welcoming parish on Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam - worship, serve, and grow together.
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Welcome to St Peter’s Catholic Church, Oysterbay a vibrant faith community serving families, youth, and visitors in the heart of Dar es Salaam.
We come together in worship, grow in faith, and serve our neighbors with love and compassion.
🕊️ About the Church
History of St Peter’s Parish – Oysterbay
St Peter’s Catholic Parish is located on Haile Selassie Road, opposite the Protea Hotel, within the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam.
The origin of St. Peter's Church Dar es Salaam goes back to a small fishing village by the Indian Ocean in Msasani, where a small grass thatched chapel once stood under a large baobab tree.
This chapel is believed to have been founded around 1952, served by Msgr. John Francis Dennis from St Joseph’s Cathedral, together with catechists who prepared Christians for the sacraments of baptism, communion, and confirmation.
Growth of the Parish
As the city of Dar es Salaam grew, the number of Catholics also increased.
The faithful began meeting for worship in a rented house near the intersection of Old Msasani and Karume Roads.
From this humble beginning, St Peter’s Parish was born, and priests from St Joseph’s Cathedral provided pastoral care.
In 1958, Oysterbay was officially declared a full parish, with Msgr. John Francis Dennis as its first parish priest.
DEANERY OF ST. PETER
SCHEDULE FOR CONFESSIONS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2025
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church Mass Schedule
Join us in worship and fellowship at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Oysterbay. Our Mass schedule is designed to offer flexibility for parishioners and visitors alike.
- Sunday Masses: 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (English), 11:15 AM, 4:30 PM
- Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 12:00 PM (Wednesday - English)
- Public Holidays: 7:00 AM
- Confession: Weekdays after morning Mass & Saturdays at 5:00 PM
- Wedding Mass: Saturday
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