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The Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM), Missionary Sisters of Precious Blood (CPS) and the faithful of the Diocese of Mariannhill held their annual thanksgiving celebration in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus recently. The Regional Superior of Mariannhill, Fr. Bheki Shabalala CMM, said the celebration is aimed at remembering the historic moment of the Congregation when the Mariannhill forefathers and mothers in 1911, led by Abbot Gerald, [ Read More ]
Ela Gandhi talks about how Gandhi was inspired with his visit to Mariannhill Monastery.
Mariannhill Mission Centre provides decent accommodation and facilities for workshops, conferences and retreats for schools, religious organizations and private companies. The centre was recently refurbished in order to provide the visitors a real experience away from home. There is a growing demand from groups who make use of the premises for different purposes. The premises not only benefit schools from in and around KwaZulu-Natal, but also as far afield as [ Read More ]
Father Leonard Mncwabe CMM has made history by becoming the youngest Superior of the Mariannhill Monastery. Fr. Mncwabe’s appointment was announced in January this year following Fr. Gideon Sibanda’s end of term. Fr. Gideon served as Superior of the Monastery for the past three years. His appointment has been warmly welcomed by the Monastery community. Before taking up his new position, Fr. Mncwabe, 36, was actively involved in pastoral work [ Read More ]
Most people visiting Mariannhill Monastery do so based on various reasons. While some may be invited by the unique old architecture and the serenity of its surroundings, others do so the tour around and procure some of the products available in the monastery workshops. However, some of the visitors have said each time they visited the Monastery Monastery, had a lovely time. They shared their views about Mariannhill with us. [ Read More ]
It is an undeniable truth that the Catholic Church has done a lot in improving the lives of people with disabilities especially in areas of education, social and spiritual ministries. One of the plausible church initiatives was the establishment of the Deaf Ministry in Marriannhill which has done a tremendous job in making the deaf community feel part of the church. Although a lot has been done, deaf people still [ Read More ]
Local residents as well as visitors to Mariannhill monastery will have found the Mariannhill Tea Garden an ideal place to enjoy their favourite refreshments and light meals thanks to Amaqhawe Tourism Services (ATS) who have re-opened the famous Mariannhill Monastery Tea Garden. After lying idle for more than a year, the monastery management saw a need to have the tea garden re-opened to the public, prompted by numerous inquiries from [ Read More ]
Mariannhill Monastery, is nestled in the heart of KwaZulu Natal, and is filled with history that dates back to about 129 years ago. With lots to explore, with the character of Romanesque inspired Cloister, the tall columns and high arches create an atmosphere that makes you feel as if we are in the 1800’s. St. Anne’s Church, boasts a warm historic aura that draws you back into time, with a [ Read More ]
The Catholic Deaf Apostolate is based at the Mariannhill Monastery. It is a little church for the Deaf, and seems to be the first Catholic Church in Southern Africa for the Deaf with a Deaf Priest. People attend this Parish from as far as Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Umlazi and also from many other townships in KwaZulu Natal.
The Mariannhill Monastery has a fascinating history that gives one a sneak peak into a missionary who made world history, and today the Mariannhill Monastery still stands after a history of 129 years. GALLERY
