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Cathedral of St Mary Wau Diocese, South Sudan / Courtesy Photo

Bishop in South Sudan Suspends Public Prayers Following Fresh Ban on Social Gatherings

Feb 7, 2021

Following South Sudan’s government circular ordering a one-month partial lockdown after a surge in COVID-19 reported cases, the Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese has directed that all public liturgical celebrations be suspended.

Government officials during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam Gbitiku of Wau Diocese Sunday, January 24 / ACI Africa

South Sudanese Official Lauds Pope Francis for Peace Initiatives, Showing Love

Jan 30, 2021

An official in South Sudan’s government has praised the affection of Pope Francis to people of God in the East-Central African nation manifested in his peace initiatives in the country.

Bishops in South Sudan lay hands on Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam Gbitiku of Wau Diocese during his Episcopal Ordination Sunday, January 24. / ACI Africa

Clerics in South Sudan Encouraged to Remain Informed, Revise “Theology and live it”

Jan 27, 2021

Catholic Priests in South Sudan have, at the celebration of the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop of Wau Diocese, been called upon to keep updating their theological knowledge to be effective in their Priestly ministry among the people of God.

Bishop-elect Matthew Adam Gbitiku.

South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Launches Funds Drive Toward Ordination of New Bishop

Jan 11, 2021

In order to carry out a successful installation of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, a donation exercise has been initiated, spearheaded by a fundraising committee, an official has told ACI Africa over the weekend.

Fr. Matthew Remijio Adam Gbitiku, appointed Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese by Pope Francis, November 18, 2020.

Jubilation, Appreciation, Optimism High in South Sudan Days after New Bishop’s Appointment

Dec 3, 2020

Days after the appointment of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, members of the lay faithful belonging to the Diocese and others who have interacted with the Bishop-elect have expressed their joy to ACI Africa at the Holy Father’s decision.

Fr. Matthew Remijio Adam Gbitiku, appointed Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese by Pope Francis on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

I’m Responding “to Holy Father’s request; I ask for prayers”: South Sudanese Bishop-Elect

Nov 18, 2020

 The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has welcomed his appointment, describing it as a positive response to the “Holy Father’s request.”

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu speaking during the tenth anniversary of Voice of Hope Radio in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese. / Voice of Hope Radio/Facebook Page

Positive Media Engagement “can bring changes to societies”: South Sudanese Archbishop

Nov 1, 2020

Engaging the media in a constructive way can facilitate positive change in society, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juda Archdiocese said earlier this week during the anniversary of one of the radios that constitute the Catholic Radio Network (CRN).

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu with the two Deacons he ordained for the Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan. / ACI Africa

Archbishop in South Sudan Urges Religious, Political Leaders to Work Toward Lasting Peace

Oct 4, 2020

The Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has, while presiding over the diaconate ordination of two Rumbek Diocese candidates, urged both religious and political leaders in the nine-year-old country to work together for lasting peace through a complete implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).  

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu (right) the newly appointed Apostolic Administrator for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese and Msgr. Giovanni Gaspari (left) Apostolic Nuncio to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe.

Pope Appoints Apostolic Administrator in South Sudan, Nuncio in Angola, São Tomé, Príncipe

Sep 21, 2020

Pope Francis on Monday, September 21 made public his appointment of Archbishop Stephen Ameyu as the Apostolic Administrator for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese and Msgr. Giovanni Gaspari as his representative in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe.

Bus Service Provided by Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (MMI) to commuters in South Susan / ACI Africa

Inside Missionaries’ Transport Service Initiative in South Sudan’s Remote Villages

Aug 28, 2020

In an array of challenges that Missionaries in South Sudan face, poor transport structures in the East-Central African country is one of the biggest headaches, hindering access to parishes and outstations tucked in the remotest parts of the nine-year-old country.

Members of the Society of Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) and the Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (MMI) serving in South Sudan.

How Catholic Nuns, Priests are Keeping over 10,000 South Sudanese Children in School

Aug 25, 2020

It has taken the effort of two Religious Orders ministering in South Sudan to build 26 primary schools, which have kept thousands of children in school in the aftermath of the struggle for independence that left many children orphaned in the nine-year-old East-Central African country.

Fr. Marco Mongu, Diocesan Administrator Wau Diocese, South Sudan. / ACI Africa

South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Dismisses Some 5,000 IDPs for Fear of COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020

The administration of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has sent home more than 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in a move that the diocese says will depopulate the Catholic church premises to curb the possible spread of COVID-19 that has already been reported in the country’s capital, Juba.