Mariannhill Monastery, gardens and chapel altar

PRECIOUS BLOOD SISTERS

Called by the
Precious Blood
of Christ

“You were bought with a price.”

1 CORINTHIANS 6:20

Our Mission

Prayer

Rooted in the Precious Blood

Community

Sisters in Fraternal Love

Mission

Serving God's People in our World

Hope

For a More Just and Compassionate World

A living legacy of faith and mission

Founded at Mariannhill in 1885, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue their calling to proclaim the Good News and respond to the needs of people with love and courage.

Our Story

Our Story

Discover our beginnings, missionary heritage and the vision of Abbot Francis Pfanner.

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Our Spirituality

Our Spirituality

Prayer, community and service inspired by the Paschal Mystery of Christ.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Serving through education, pastoral care, outreach and human development.

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One mission.
Many communities.

From Mariannhill and Ixopo to Emaus, St Michael's and Richmond, our sisters live their calling through prayer, community and service.

  • Mariannhill
  • Ixopo
  • Emaus
  • St Michael's
  • Richmond

“Our mission territory is the Kingdom of God, and that has no boundaries.”

ABBOT FRANCIS PFANNER

Faith in action

Education

Schools, hostels and learning opportunities that nurture young people and empower communities.

Care & Outreach

Pastoral ministry, care for vulnerable people and community development.

Creative Ministries

Liturgical vestments, needlework and practical skills rooted in the congregation's heritage.

Early African Precious Blood Sisters

IS GOD CALLING YOU?

A life of prayer, love and service

Discover the journey of discernment, formation and missionary life with the Precious Blood Sisters.

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