St Peter’s Catholic Church

A welcoming parish on Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam - worship, serve, and grow together.

⛪ A beacon of faith in Oyster Bay

A welcoming parish on Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam - worship, serve, and grow together.

Enter the Season of Lent

A Journey of Prayer, Fasting, and Renewal.

Lent is a sacred season of reflection and repentance, inviting us to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. At St. Peter’s Catholic Church Oysterbay, we walk this spiritual journey together as one family of faith

A Time to Return to the Lord

“Repent and Believe in the Gospel.” – Mark 1:15.

Lent calls us to conversion of heart. Through confession, daily Mass, and personal prayer, we open ourselves to God’s mercy and prepare spiritually for the joy of Easter.

Charity in Action

Serving Christ Through Love for Others

This Lenten season, we are encouraged to practice almsgiving and support those in need. As a parish community in Oysterbay, we express our faith through compassion and generosity.

RATIBA YA MISA

JUMA KUU NA PASAKA

Juma kuu ya Mateso ya Bwana

4. JUMAMOSI KUU

Misa ya Mkesha wa Pasaka

Parokiani saa 3:00 usiku
Kigangoni saa 3:00 usiku

5. JUMAPILI YA PASAKA

Utaratibu wa Misa ni kama Dominika za kila Jumapili
Isipokuwa hakutakuwa na Misa ya saa 10:30 jioni

6. JUMATATU YA PASAKA

Misa Parokiani saa 2:00 asubuhi
Hakuna Misa Kigangoni

1. JUMATATU – IJUMAA

Misa saa 12:30 asubuhi
Misa saa 7:00 mchana

2. ALHAMISI KUU

- Misa saa 11:00 jioni (Kiswahili)
- Misa saa 1:00 usiku (Kiingereza)

3. IJUMAA KUU

Njia ya Msalaba Parokiani saa 3:00 asubuhi
Novena ya Huruma ya Mungu:
- Parokiani saa 8:00 mchana
- Kigangoni saa 8:00 mchana
Misa Parokiani saa 9:00 alasiri
Misa Kigangoni saa 9:00 alasiri

Enhance Your Faith Journey

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.

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🕊️ 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.

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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.

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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