Welcome to The Franciscan Nardini Sisters
of the Holy Family
A Message for You
Inspired and tasked by our founder Father Paul Joseph Nardini, we, the Francican Nardini Sisters of the Holy Family seek to bring the Good News of God to the poor, children, the sick and the marginalised in the communities we live in. We respond to the signs of our times through holistic interventions with emphasis on physical and spiritual upliftment of the people we serve.
Our vows of poverty, obedience and chastity guide us into a deeper relationship with God and his people. Connected with the whole Catholic Church we dedicate our lives to a life of prayer and intercession for the needs of the world.
Together with my fellow Franciscan Nardini Sisters (FNS) in Maria Ratschitz, Nkandla, Richards Bay and Vryheid, I extend a warm welcome to you.
-Sr M. Hedwig Maphumulo FNS
Regional Superior, Franciscan Nardini Sisters of the Holy Family
A Message for You
Inspired and tasked by our founder Father Paul Joseph Nardini, we, the Francican Nardini Sisters of the Holy Family seek to bring the Good News of God to the poor, children, the sick and the marginalised in the communities we live in. We respond to the signs of our times through holistic interventions with emphasis on physical and spiritual upliftment of the people we serve.
Our vows of poverty, obedience and chastity guide us into a deeper relationship with God and his people. Connected with the whole Catholic Church we dedicate our lives to a life of prayer and intercession for the needs of the world.
Together with my fellow Franciscan Nardini Sisters (FNS) in Maria Ratschitz, Nkandla, Richards Bay and Vryheid, I extend a warm welcome to you.
-Sr M. Hedwig Maphumulo FNS
Regional Superior, Franciscan Nardini Sisters of the Holy Family
Our Communities
Vryheid
The German Sisters arrived in South Africa with a deep sense of mission and purpose. Their journey took them to Vryheid, which was their first stop in this new land.
Nkandla
The Sizanani Outreach Programme was launched in Nkandla. Meeting the patients in their home environment made the sisters aware that lasting cure can only be guaranteed by an improvement of their living conditions.
Richards Bay
In 1975, under the leadership of the newly appointed Bishop Mansuet D. Biyase, the Diocese took a signficant step forward by purchasing a piece of land in Meerensee.
Maria Ratschitz
Maria Ratschitz, a mission foundation established over a century ago by the Mariannhill Missionaries, holds a revered place in the history of the Diocese of Dundee and is known as the “Mother Church” of the diocese.
In our religious community, we express our charism in two ways.
Firstly, through spending time with the Lord, praying for the needs of the church, of our society and our own families;
and secondly, through an active life taking care of the people entrusted to us. Encouraged by our founder,
Paul Joseph Nardini, we are serving vulnerable people like the sick, the frail,
families with other diverse needs and, in a special way, children.
Our Founder
Blessed Paul Joseph Nardini.
– P. J. Nardini
Prayer Intention
Support The Nardini Sisters
The Nardini Sisters have been a pillar of faith, service, and compassion in their community. Your support, in any form, can make a meaningful difference in sustaining their vital work. Whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, every effort helps them continue their mission.