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Become a Candidate

Your heart has a home here.

A Heart for Mission

"I have called you by name; you are mine." Candidacy is the first step of a beautiful, intentional walk with Christ within our Franciscan community.

Rethabile and Dikopo

Shared Experiences

Meet Dikopo, Kgalalelo and Rethabile. Before joining us, they knelt before the San Damiano Cross, asking for guidance. Their journey shows that you don't have to walk alone.

"Joining as a candidate allowed me to find a space where my desire to serve met a community that truly cares."

During Candidacy, you will live near or with our sisters, participating in our prayer and work while continuing your studies or professional growth.

How do I start?

01

The Visit

Come and see! Join us for a weekend workshop or a short visit to experience our rhythm of life.

02

The Dialogue

Speak with our Vocational Promoters about your dreams, your fears, and your call.

03

The Journey

Enter into a time of intentional discernment, supported by the prayers of the entire Congregation.

Rethabile and Dikopo
"Discernment is a journey of the heart"

A Heart for Discernment

We invite young women to spend a weekend with us, stepping into our daily rhythm for a few days. We will work with your schedule to find the perfect time for your visit.

Requirements for Admission:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • One year duration at the Formation House

During this stage, you will grow spiritually while learning the joy of community life and the virtue of surrendering your will to God.


Meet Our Candidates

Click on their photos to read their personal journey of faith.

Walking Together in Faith

The journey of candidacy is a time of deep listening and shared community life. Here, young women are invited to experience our daily rhythm of prayer, service, and sisterhood. It is a period of mutual discovery, allowing the candidate to see if our Franciscan charism resonates with her own calling from God.

Franciscan Sisters Candidates