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Catholic Church in South Sudan

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: CRN

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions against Pride, Says Deters “from exercising truth"

Apr 17, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation against pride and fear. 

Street children receive an education and services, including addiction treatment, at Don Bosco Kuajok in South Sudan. Credit: Salesian Missions

“Hope for a better life”: Street Children in Salesian Programs in Ghana, South Sudan

Apr 15, 2023

Street children in Ghana and South Sudan are being given “hope for a better life” in rehabilitation initiatives that Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), facilitates.

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan's Tombura-Yambio Diocese. Credit: Ruru Gene newsletter of CDTY

Holy Week “an invitation to solve our problems”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 6, 2023

The Holy Week provides an opportunity to reflect on how to overcome the challenges of life, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) has said.

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Bring peace to our people”: Catholic Bishop to Politicians in South Sudan

Apr 5, 2023

At the start of Holy Week, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on politicians to deliver peace to the people of God in the world’s youngest nation.

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of Wau Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: AMECEA

“I will continue to pray, hold you in my heart”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to IDPs

Apr 3, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has assured Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living in camps in Western Bahr el Gazal State covered by his Episcopal See of his spiritual solidarity and that he holds them in his heart.

Fr. John Medeni. Credit: CDTY

“Doing a great job”: Catholic Priest on Catechists’ Service in South Sudanese Diocese

Apr 1, 2023

Catechists serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) are “doing a great job”, a member of the Clergy of the Diocese has said.

, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo  of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese. Credit: Yei Diocese

Bishop in South Sudan Urges Politicians to “carry values of faith into government"

Mar 31, 2023

There is need for politicians serving in the South Sudanese government to render services to the people of God in the East-Central African nation under the guidance and influence of values drawn from their respective religious affiliations, especially truth, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan. Credit: CRN

“Set aside individual interest”: Catholic Archbishop to South Sudanese Lawmakers

Mar 30, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has called on lawmakers in the East-Central African country to “set aside individual interest, and prejudice” and work towards improving the living standards of citizens.

A poster announcing the March 25 Priestly ordination of Deacon Justin Salah Martin Juma in South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Yei Diocese

“Be among the people”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Newly Ordained Priest

Mar 27, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called upon Deacon Justin Salah Martin Juma whom he ordained a Priest to practice his Priestly ministry by being “among the people”.

Cheerful Bishop Christian Carlassare blessing the faithful at Holy Family Parish Church, Rumbek, after consecrating the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J/Rumbek

At Episcopal Anniversary, Bishop in South Sudan Consecrates See to Mary’s Immaculate Heart

Mar 26, 2023

At the Eucharistic celebration to mark one year since he was Ordained Bishop, the Local Ordinary of Rumbek Diocese has presided over the consecration of the South Sudanese Episcopal See to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Fr. John Lo’boko Morris beside Pope Francis following his arrival in Juba on 5 February 2023. Credit: Elias Turk

“Impressed, really honored”: Pope Francis’ Translator in South Sudan on Gratitude Letter

Mar 24, 2023

The Catholic Priest who served as Pope Francis translator during the ecumenical visit to South Sudan has, in an interview with ACI Africa, expressed his elation at having received a letter of gratitude from the Holy Father.

Credit: Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan/Facebook

“I was baptized in this Church”: South Sudan President at Catholic Parish Centennial Fete

Mar 21, 2023

The Catholic Church in South Sudan has played a “crucial role” in spreading the message of the Gospel, fostering formal education, and healthcare, the President of the East-Central African nation has at the event of the centenary celebration of St. Joseph Kuajok Parish of Wau Diocese.

Logo South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC). Credit: SSCC

South Sudan’s Church Leaders Recommit to “prophetic stance against violence, injustice”

Mar 19, 2023

Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, expressed their recommitment to fostering “the gospel nonviolence” in the East-Central African nation, pledging to have “a prophetic stance against violence and injustice”.

Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi appointed Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa's Durban Archdiocese on 9 March 2023. Credit: SACBC

Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Mar 10, 2023

The Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, is to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Archdiocese following his Thursday, March 9 appointment, the Holy See Press Office has announced.

Fr. Charles Mbikoyo. Credit: Solène Tadié / NCRegister

Catholic Priest Pushes for Gender Inclusivity in South Sudan, Lauds Women as “transparent”

Mar 10, 2023

A Catholic Priest in South Sudan is advocating for gender inclusivity in the world’s youngest nation.

Fr. Emmanuel Lodongo Sebit, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Yei, South Sudan, during the Papal Mass at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum on 5 February 2023. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Government to “work hard to end rampant killings”

Mar 9, 2023

A Catholic Priest serving in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on the government of the East-Central African nation to work towards ending “rampant killings” in the country amid recent reports of violent conflicts.

Doctors at work during the Free Eye Screening campaign. Credit: CDTY

Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Targeting Hundreds in Ongoing Free Eye Surgery

Mar 9, 2023

In an ongoing free surgery of the eyes under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yamdio (CDTY) in South Sudan, at least 180 patients have been reached and many more are expected in the coming days.

Bishop Christian Carlassare applying ashes on the youngest baby in the church. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J.

“Powerful event”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Ecumenical Visit in Lenten Message

Feb 28, 2023

The ecumenical visit to South Sudan that was undertaken by Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields was “powerful event”, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has said in his Lenten Pastoral Letter.

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Military Urged to “respect life, dignity of human beings” for Peace

Feb 28, 2023

The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has urged military personnel in the East-Central African nation to foster “total peace” in the country by respecting human life and the dignity of persons.

Bishop Mathew Remijo Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Start from Self “to embrace peace, reconciliation”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Feb 27, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to start from the self in striving “to embrace peace and reconciliation” during the Lenten Season.