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Catholic Church in South Sudan

Bishop Santo Loku Pio addressing students at the Catholic University of South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa.

Shun War, “create job opportunities”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Authorities

Sep 18, 2023

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.

Fr. Jim Greene, Chairperson of Religious Superiors Association of South Sudan in his office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

“We continue to pay”: Catholic Official in South Sudan on Work Permit Exemption Directive

Sep 16, 2023

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.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) during the celebration of Bishop Gasi Day. Credit: CDTY

South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Shares “vivid, enduring” Memories of Late Predecessor

Sep 15, 2023

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.

Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, Vicar -General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio speaking to pilgrims and government dignitaries on 13 September 2023 at St. Mary Mother of God Parish in Yambio. Credit: CDTY

At Death Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Remembered as “beacon of love, faith”

Sep 14, 2023

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”.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Credit: Radio Bakhita.

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Students in South Sudan against Religious Discrimination

Sep 14, 2023

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

Sep 13, 2023

“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.

Bishop Evelio Menjivar Ayala, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC in the U.S. addressing students and the administrative staff of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CAUSS) on Tuesday, September 12 in Juba. Credit: Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

“Only love can bring healing”: U.S. Catholic Bishop to South Sudanese Students

Sep 12, 2023

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.

The Official logo of the Eucharistic Congress and the Golden Jubilee celebration. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Golden Jubilee of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference to Foster Two-nation Unity

Sep 8, 2023

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.

Sr. Maria Martinelli, the Provincial Superior of Comboni Sisters in South Sudan in her office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

War, Lack of Personnel Behind Closure of Comboni Sisters’ Community in Yei, South Sudan

Sep 7, 2023

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.

Fr. Gregor Schmidt, Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan in his office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa.

“We did not leave”: Comboni Superior on Presence of Missionaries in South Sudanese Diocese

Sep 6, 2023

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.

Late Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES). Credit: CDTY

“Noble and heroic”: Catholic Bishop Eulogizes “assassinated” South Sudanese Chief

Sep 6, 2023

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. 

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Missionaries Have Fled for “fear for their lives”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Laments

Sep 4, 2023

Catholic Missionaries have fled South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei amid insecurity, the Local Ordinary has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Credit: Eye Radio

National Symbols “must be respected”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Country’s Flag

Sep 4, 2023

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. 

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of Yei Diocese, Bishop Santo Loku Pio and Fr. John Lo’boko Morris during the press conference. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Plans Underway for Launch of Binational Eucharist Congress and Jubilee in South Sudan

Sep 2, 2023

Plans are underway for the launch of a binational yearlong Eucharistic Congress in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau.

Youth attending the three-day retreat which the Eastern Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR) organized. Credit: Fr. Justin Ngbo

Prayer “key to succeed in life”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth

Aug 29, 2023

A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR) has urged the youth to embrace a life of prayer.

Fr. Linus Kang. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Leadership “not power but service”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth

Aug 28, 2023

A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has challenged youth leaders in the South Sudanese only Metropolitan See not to view their respective positions “as power but as service” to the Church.

Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen. Credit: ACI Africa

Vatican Diplomat Lauds Malakal Diocese for Being “a sign of hope” to Sudan War Victims

Aug 21, 2023

The immediate former Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan has lauded the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan, for giving hope to victims of the Sudan war that broke out on April 15.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin during Holy Mass at Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Rumbek Diocese

Vatican Cardinal Calls on South Sudanese to “abandon old ways”, Seek Reconciliation

Aug 19, 2023

The Vatican Secretary of State concluded his four-day visit to South Sudan on August 17 by calling upon the people of God in the country to abandon they old ways of war and division, and to work towards conversion in their pursuit of peace and reconciliation.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin addressing returnees ad refugees at their camp in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan. Credit: John Amuom, RadioVoice of Love, Catholic Diocese of Malakal

“We feel very sorry for you”: Vatican Secretary of State to Refugees, Returnees from Sudan

Aug 17, 2023

The Vatican Secretary of State who arrived in South Sudan on August 14 on a four-day visit has comforted returnees and refugees in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal, who were displaced by the Sudan war that started on April 15 and expressed the closeness of the Holy Father with them.

Pietro Cardinal Parolin g with President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, August 14 in Juba. Credit: Office of the President of South Sudan

Vatican Official Urges South Sudanese to Remain Committed to Peace and Reconciliation

Aug 15, 2023

The Vatican Secretary of State who arrived in South Sudan on August 14 has urged the people of God in the East-Central African country to continue working towards building a united and peaceful nation by embracing the spirit of peace and reconciliation.