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Catholic Church in South Sudan
Catholic Nuns “thankful” after Safe Evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amidst Violence
Three members of the Religious Order of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) have expressed gratitude to the Vulnerable People Project (VPP), a Catholic apostolate dedicated to helping people escape conflict, for facilitating their safe evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amid violence in the Northeastern African nation.
In Evangelizing, Foster Unity: Catholic Bishop to Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan has underscored the value of oneness in evangelization, and called upon Catechists to foster it.
Jesuit Entity Supporting Thousands Fleeing Sudan War at “an outreach point” in South Sudan
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has set up “an outreach point” at Renk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State where thousands of persons fleeing the Sudan war that broke out on April 15 are being served.
“Spare no effort”: Pope Francis to International Community on Pushing for Talks in Sudan
Pope Francis has urged the international community to “spare no effort” in pushing for dialogue between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to bring an end to war in Sudan where he says “situation continues to be grave”.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Raising Funds to Support War Victims in Sudan
The Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan is preparing to send a special collection to Khartoum, Sudan, to support people who continue to be affected by the ongoing war that broke out on April 15.
South Sudanese Diocese Spearheading Peace Initiative, Priest Says Communities “impressed”
The peace initiative that the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), the social wing of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has undertaken to reconcile two warring communities is having a positive impact, the Chancellor of the South Sudanese Diocese has said.
Prayer Appeal for Healing of South Sudanese Bishop after “minor operation” in Rome
Prayers are being sought for “God’s healing and protection” for Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe who is undergoing treatment in Rome.
South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Lauded for “standing with our people” in Service Delivery
A government official in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau for “standing with our people” through service delivery.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Empowering Religious Leaders on “peacebuilding” Initiatives
The department of Integral Human Development of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, Caritas Yei, is empowering religious leaders with skills on how to foster peace and reconciliation in the country’s Central Equatoria State.
Church Entities in South Sudan Urged to “open all doors” to Personnel Fleeing Sudan War
The Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, Juba, has urged Church institutions in the country to welcome and offer support to members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity arriving from Sudan where war broke out on April 15.
Past Experiences Behind Trauma of South Sudanese, Need Help to “restore hope”: Priest
The past experiences of armed and intercommunal deadly conflicts have contributed to the reality of trauma among South Sudanese who have lost hope, and stand in need of help to live meaningful lives, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.
Caritas South Sudan Offering “humanitarian support” to Thousands Fleeing Sudan Violence
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, is offering “humanitarian support” to thousands of South Sudanese fleeing the war in Sudan that broke out on April 15.
Be “the sacrament of hope”: Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Priests
The Priesthood ministry is lived among the people of God, the ordained minister interceding for God’s people as “the sacrament of hope”, the representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has told newly ordained Priests in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY).
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to Be at “forefront of resolving” Issues
Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been urged to spearhead reconciliation initiatives in their respective communities.
Faith Leaders in South Sudanese State Decry Rising Insecurity, Condemn Hate Speech
Religious leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State (WES) have expressed concern about rising insecurity, and are calling on the population to remain calm.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has lamented superficiality that he says characterizes interactions among the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity
The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.
“Deeply concerned, troubled”: Religious Leaders in Eastern Africa on Violence in Sudan
Religious leaders in Eastern Africa are “deeply concerned and troubled” by the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that erupted on April 15, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Animosity among Church Members “like a time bomb”: Catholic Priest in South Sudan
Animosity among the people of God is “like a time bomb” that results in massive destruction if not duly addressed, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has said.
True Followers of Christ “embrace unity, foster peace”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
True followers of Jesus Christ strive for unity and promote peace, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.
