01 / FORMATION
Education
Nurturing young minds through learning, mentorship, and the values of faith and service.
Learn more →Welcome to St. Gertrude Monastery · TanzaniaA life of prayer.
A life of prayer.
A heart for service.
A welcoming Benedictine community in the southern highlands of Tanzania, where faith shapes everyday life and love finds expression in service to others.
ORA ET LABORA Pray and Work✝ Faith · Community · Compassion◌ Njombe, Tanzania
Ora et LaboraPrayer and work, together in harmony
Our story & identityRooted in faith.
Rooted in faith.
Growing in love.
The Benedictine Sisters of St. Gertrude Monastery in Imiliwaha, Njombe, live a tradition of prayer, communal life, work, and hospitality, inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict.
From the stillness of daily prayer to the joy of serving our neighbours, our community seeks to offer dignity, encouragement, and compassionate care to everyone we encounter.
“That in all things God may be glorified.”
Discover our way of life →Faith in action
Our Ministries
Faith becomes visible through caring service. Discover the areas in which our Benedictine tradition inspires life-giving work.
02 / COMPASSION
Health & Wellness
Caring for the wellbeing of families and communities with dignity, kindness and hope.
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03 / STEWARDSHIP
Agriculture
Working with the earth, cultivating sustainability and caring for creation.
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04 / COMMUNITY
Family & Child Care
Offering practical encouragement and a sense of belonging to vulnerable families and children.
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05 / SPIRITUALITY
Prayer & Formation
Creating space for reflection, spiritual growth and a deeper encounter with God.
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06 / HOSPITALITY
Community Outreach
Walking alongside neighbours through practical acts of love, solidarity and hope.
Learn more →Our guiding principle
Connect With Us ↗Prayer that inspires action.
Through the Benedictine spirit of “Ora et Labora,” contemplation and meaningful work become one expression of a life devoted to God and neighbour.
The Benedictine way
A Community of Purpose
Our daily rhythm is shaped by timeless values that invite us to seek God and serve humanity.
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Prayer
Listening for God's voice through worship, silence, and spiritual reflection.
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Hospitality
Welcoming all people with respect, warmth, and generosity of spirit.
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Community
Sharing the joys and responsibilities of life with mutual care.
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Stewardship
Honouring creation through responsible work and thoughtful service.
Visit & connectOur doors and hearts
Our doors and hearts
are open.
We welcome your interest in the life and mission of St. Gertrude Monastery. Reach out to learn about our community, ministries, and ways of connecting.
Find Us on the Map ↗Get in touch
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Our location
St. Gertrude Monastery
Imiliwaha, Njombe, Tanzania
St. Gertrude Monastery
Imiliwaha, Njombe, Tanzania
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General enquiries
Contact details to be confirmed by monastery administration
Contact details to be confirmed by monastery administration
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Life at the monastery
Prayer · Work · Community · Hospitality
Prayer · Work · Community · Hospitality