The monastery was reluctant at first, but finally allowed her admittance when Rita was 36, where she remained a faithful servant of God for the rest of her life.
Ekuqaleni isigodlo sezindela sasinqikaza, kodwa ekugcineni samvumela ukungena kwakhe lapho uRita eneminyaka engama-36, lapho ahlala khona eyinceku ethembekile kaNkulunkulu impilo yakhe yonke.