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Malakal Diocese

Fr. William Bol, Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal. Credit: ACI Africa

“Feel God closer”: Vicar General in South Sudan Cautions Flood Victims against Despair

Sep 23, 2023

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. 

Credit: John Amuom, Radio Voice of Love, Catholic Diocese of Malakal

Returnee Recounts Experience in Sudan War, Grateful to the Catholic Church for Support

Jul 31, 2023

When Liebo Bona, a native of Malakal in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State arrived in Sudan in 2016 and landed a teaching job at a private school in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, he was convinced that his problems were behind him.

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan. Credit: ACI Africa

South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Appeals for Help to Support Returnees from War-Torn Sudan

Jul 28, 2023

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has described the situation of returnees from war-torn Sudan as “very bad” and appealed to the international community to support the diocese that is reaching out to those affected by the violence. 

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese. Credit: Eye Radio

Catholic Bishop Calls for “unconditional” Ceasefire amid Violence in South Sudanese State

Dec 15, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has called upon parties in the violent conflict in Upper Nile State, a territory in his Episcopal See, to “unconditionally cease from violence”.

Credit: Courtesy Photo

Peace, Justice “necessary rights of citizens”: Catholic Commission Official in South Sudan

Oct 10, 2022

There is a need for political leaders in South Sudan to view peace and justice as “necessary rights” for all citizens in the East-Central African nation, the Coordinator of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has said.

Faith leaders in South Sudan's Upper Nile State. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Faith Leaders in South Sudanese State “strongly condemn” Ongoing Inter-tribal Conflict

Aug 28, 2022

Religious leaders in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State have “strongly” condemned the ongoing clashes between armed factions in Tonga town and neighboring areas in Panyikang County, a territory covered by the Catholic Diocese of Malakal.

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok blesses ground for the construction of the Papal dais. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Construction of Papal Dais in South Sudan Kicks Off, Catholic Bishop Blesses Ground

Apr 6, 2022

The construction of the Papal dais has kicked off in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, with the blessing of the ground.

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of South Sudan's Malakal Diocese. Credit: AMECEA

Synodal Process Ongoing in South Sudanese Diocese Despite “humanitarian emergency”: Bishop

Feb 22, 2022

The people of God in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese are taking part in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality despite the humanitarian emergency due to floods, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudanese Diocese has said.

Sr. Elena Balatti of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) alongside participants in the peacebuilding workshop at Akobo, South Sudan, on 9 January 2022. Credit: Sr. Elena Balatti, CMS

Involve Youth in South Sudan’s Peace Talks, Catholic Missionary Sister in the Country Says

Jan 12, 2022

Young people in South Sudan are a key element in the conflicts in the East-Central Africa nation, a Catholic Missionary Sister serving in the country has said and proposed the inclusion of the youth in the country’s ongoing peace talks.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Feb. 26, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Reaches Out to Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese with Donation

Dec 9, 2021

Pope Francis has reached out to the people of God affected by floods in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal with an additional donation of US$30,000.00.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his March 28, 2018 general audience in St. Peter's Square./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Reaches Out to Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese with Donation

Oct 5, 2021

Pope Francis has reached out to the people of God affected by floods in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal with a donation of US$75,000.00.

Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Rumbek on 27 April 2021 at the Nairobi Hospital where he is being treated for gunshot injuries in his legs. Credit: ACI Africa

“I’m well, improving, I’ll be with you”: Bishop-elect to South Sudan’s Rumbek Community

Apr 28, 2021

The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese who is nursing gunshot injuries in Nairobi, Kenya, has sought to reassure the people of God in Rumbek that he is out of danger and that he plans to return  to the South Sudanese Diocese.

The Cargo boat acquired by the Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan. / ACI Africa

South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese Constructs Cargo Boat to Tackle Poor Transport Menace

Sep 30, 2020

Poor road transport in South Sudan’s Diocese of Malakal has motivated the vast Diocese to build its first ever cargo boat for transporting construction materials from the country’s capital Juba as well as to facilitate pastoral ministry in the East-Central African country, the Bishop has told ACI Africa.