THE TRAPPIST MISSIONSKWAZULU-NATAL’S FORGOTTEN TREASURE
by
HUGH BLAND
The twenty-two Trappist Missions of KwaZulu-Natal were established by an Austrian born Trappist Monk, Francis Pfanner, between 1880 and 1908, at a time when there was little infrastructure in Natal. Mariannhill Monastery, the mother house monastery, was to become the only Abbey in Africa, serving the outlying missions. The missions were mostly constructed with local materials, or with items manufactured at Mariannhill.
This book celebrates the achievement of The Trappists by focusing on a brief history, the beauty of each mission and the mother house, Mariannhill. It is not surprising that many clergy seek the Canonisation of Francis Pfanner, in acknowledgement of his enormous achievements.
Hugh Bland and Otterley Press invite you to the book launch.
Venue: The Church of Ascension Hall, Brindy Road, Hilton
Date: Friday 29 March, 2019
Time: 5.30 for 6.00 pm
RSVP Name and Number attending: Jackie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 25 March 2019
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Venue: The Church of Ascension Hall, Brindy Road, Hilton
Date: Friday 29 March, 2019
Time: 5.30 for 6.00 pm
RSVP Name and Number attending: Jackie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 25 March 2019
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
News supplied by Otterley Press.
