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Catholic Church in South Sudan
Caritas South Sudan Reaches Out to Hundreds of Households from War-Torn Sudan
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, has reached out to hundreds of households fleeing the war that broke out in Sudan on April 15.
“Heaven is meant for all of us”: Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Supportive Relations
There is need for Christians to foster supportive relationships, taking deliberate efforts to guard themselves from envy, a Catholic Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has said.
Pray for Candidates to Be Ordained in South Sudan to “become selfless shepherds”: Bishop
Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei is appealing for prayers for the three candidates awaiting ordination in October, the second for the Diocese since 2012, to prioritize the needs of the people in their ministry among the people of God.
“Feel God closer”: Vicar General in South Sudan Cautions Flood Victims against Despair
The Vicar General of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has cautioned people of God affected by floods in Upper Nile State that is covered by the South Sudanese Episcopal See against despair.
“Work hard, be committed”: Vatican Diplomat to Catholic University Students in South Sudan
The Chargé d'affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in South Sudan has cautioned Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS) students against discouragement, and instead make every effort to focus on their studies with commitment.
Shun “culture of silence”: Kenyan Catholic Nun on Safeguarding in South Sudanese Dioceses
The people of God in South Sudan are being cautioned against the “culture of silence” in the face of abuses against children and vulnerable adults.
Shun War, “create job opportunities”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Authorities
The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on the government to shun civil strife, and instead engage in creating opportunities for employment in the East-Central African nation.
“We continue to pay”: Catholic Official in South Sudan on Work Permit Exemption Directive
The Presidential directive exempting foreign missionaries from paying for work permits in South Sudan is yet to be implemented, the Chairperson of the Religious Superiors Association of South Sudan (RSASS) has told ACI Africa.
South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Shares “vivid, enduring” Memories of Late Predecessor
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) remembers his late predecessor, Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi , as a prayerful man, who also taught others to be prayerful.
At Death Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Remembered as “beacon of love, faith”
At the annual death anniversary of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, the South Sudanese Catholic Bishop who died on 12 September 2014 after having served as Local Ordinary of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) for over three decades has been remembered as a “beacon of love and faith”.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Students in South Sudan against Religious Discrimination
Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has cautioned members of the Young Christian Students (YCS) in his Metropolitan See against religious discrimination.
What Pope Francis Wants Catholic Bishops in Africa, Asia to Know and Help Accomplish
“Guard the ecclesial fidelity of your people,” this was the final recommendation Pope Francis made to the 110 Catholic Bishops mostly from Africa and Asia during his audience with them inside the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace near St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
“Only love can bring healing”: U.S. Catholic Bishop to South Sudanese Students
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC in the U.S. has underscored the value of love in healing and mending broken relationships.
Golden Jubilee of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference to Foster Two-nation Unity
The yearlong Golden Jubilee celebrations of the establishment of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) seeks to foster the unity of the people of God in the Conference that brings together those at the helm of the two Catholic Dioceses in Sudan and the seven in South Sudan.
War, Lack of Personnel Behind Closure of Comboni Sisters’ Community in Yei, South Sudan
The violence in the territory covered by South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei and the lack of personnel are the reasons behind the closure of the community of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) in the South Sudanese Diocese, the Provincial Superior has said.
“We did not leave”: Comboni Superior on Presence of Missionaries in South Sudanese Diocese
Members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) have not abandoned their pastoral ministry in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei despite the security challenges, the Provincial Superior has told ACI Africa in an interview.
“Noble and heroic”: Catholic Bishop Eulogizes “assassinated” South Sudanese Chief
Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES), who was reportedly assassinated on August 30 was known for “noble and heroic acts”, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has recalled.
Missionaries Have Fled for “fear for their lives”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Laments
Catholic Missionaries have fled South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei amid insecurity, the Local Ordinary has told ACI Africa in an interview.
National Symbols “must be respected”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Country’s Flag
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has weighed in on the country’s Media Authority caution against the circulation of the “wrong version” of the National Flag, calling for respect of national symbols of the world’s newest country.
Plans Underway for Launch of Binational Eucharist Congress and Jubilee in South Sudan
Plans are underway for the launch of a binational yearlong Eucharistic Congress in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau.
