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Catholic Church in South Sudan

Bishop Christian Carlassare during Thanksgiving Mass on 26 March 2022 following his Episcopal Ordination. Credit:  Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J. (Rumbek)

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Recalls Shooting Ordeal, Says “the Lord guided the bullets”

Apr 15, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has recalled the 26 April 2021 incident when he was attacked and shot in both legs and attributed his survival to divine intervention.

Bishop Christian Carlassare welcomed at the Mapuordit community in South Sudan. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J. (Rumbek)

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Says Planned Ecumenical Visit “great encouragement”

Apr 14, 2022

The planned ecumenical visit of Pope Francis, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland to South Sudan later this year is “a great encouragement” to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

Delegation of South Sudan political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis in April 2019. Credit:Vatican Media

“Remember Pope Francis’ Kiss” Campaign to Foster Peace, Stability in South Sudan: Activist

Apr 13, 2022

A campaign dubbed “remember Pope Francis' Kiss for Peace” that was recently launched in South Sudan aims at challenging political leaders in the East-Central African nation to foster “peace and stability”, an activist involved in the campaign has said.

Noelle Fitzpatrick, speaking with people attending a JRS supported centre in South Sudan. Credit: JRS

Planned Papal Visit to South Sudan Receiving “a real sense of expectation”: JRS Official

Apr 11, 2022

The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is receiving “a real sense of expectation” in the East-Central African nation, an official of the of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has said.

Church leaders in South Sudan and members of government after the April 7 preparatory meeting. Credit: Office of the Republic of South Sudan/Facebook

Church “satisfied” with State Preparation for Papal Maiden Trip to South Sudan: Archbishop

Apr 10, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said “the Church is satisfied with” the government’s preparations to welcome Pope Francis in his planned maiden Apostolic visit to the East-Central African nation in July.

Pope Francis with Bishop Christian Carlassare in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Papal Visit to South Sudan to Help Church “engage in reconciliation process”, Bishop Says

Apr 7, 2022

The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is an opportunity for the local Church to engage in the process of reconciliation, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

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.

Members of the martial arts class, the Acrobats, perform at Dorocentre during celebrations for International Peace Day. Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Entity in South Sudan Uses Sports to Foster Discipline, Teamwork in Displaced Youth

Apr 6, 2022

More than 250 displaced boys and girls from South Sudan are learning the value of discipline and teamwork through sports in a Psycho-Social Support program (MHPSS) spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Bishop Carlassare at St. Josephine Bakhita Mapuordit Parish of Rumbek Diocese on 3 April 2022. Credit: Fr. Luka Dor, Rumbek Diocese.

New Bishop in South Sudan “missionary with sincere earnestness, love for humans”: Confrere

Apr 4, 2022

A confrere of the newly ordained Bishop in South Sudan has described him as a person who takes his missionary vocation seriously and who has “love for humans”.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan's Juba Archdiocese addressing IDPs at Gumbo camp. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop Reaches out to IDPs in South Sudanese State Following Violent Clashes

Apr 4, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has reached out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State with food items following violent clashes.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan's Juba Archdiocese. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop Decries Violence in South Sudanese State, Says “work of the devil”

Mar 30, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has decried the reported violent clashes in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State, and said the violence being witnessed is “work of the devil”.

Official logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the South Sudan in July 2022. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis’ Planned South Sudan Trip Shines Hope for Refugees: Catholic Priest in Uganda

Mar 29, 2022

The number of refugees arriving in Uganda from neighboring South Sudan has risen in the past weeks, a Catholic Priest ministering in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has said, and exuded confidence that the planned Papal visit to the East-Central African country will ignite hope in the displaced people.

Justice Alexander Sebur Subek reading out a decision of the High Court on 2 March 2022 session. Credit: Otto Abut/CRN

Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop Shooting to be Delivered in Mid-April: Judge

Mar 26, 2022

The ruling in the case of last year’s shooting of the Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan that was first mentioned on January 26 has been postponed to mid-April, the judge has said.

Bishop Carlassare receives the Holy Bible from Gabriel Cardinal Zubeir Wako during the March 25 Episcopal Ordination held at Holy Father Cathedral of the Diocese of Rumbek. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Guide Faithful to be Disciples of Jesus Christ: Cardinal in Sudan to New Bishop of Rumbek

Mar 25, 2022

The Archbishop Emeritus of Sudan’s Khartoum Archdiocese has told the newly ordained Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan to guide the people of God in his Episcopal See to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen (right) at the Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese alongside Mons. Christian Carlassare (left) on 24 March 2022. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J (Rumbek)

“We have been waiting a long time”: Nuncio to South Sudan on Eve of New Bishop Ordination

Mar 24, 2022

The representative of the Holy Father to South Sudan who has arrived in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to preside over the Episcopal Ordination of the new Bishop for the South Sudanese Diocese has said it was a long-awaited event. 

Mons. Christian Carlassare addresses a congregation at Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan Receives Heroic Reception in Rumbek, Pledges to Foster Unity

Mar 23, 2022

It was an emotional Wednesday mid-morning characterized with dance and jubilation at Rumbek Airstrip in South Sudan’s Lakes State as members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, the Laity, State officials, and members of the public received the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, Mons. Christian Carlassare.

Official logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the South Sudan in July 2022. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan Say Logo, Motto of Papal Visit a Call for Peace

Mar 23, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have launched the logo and the motto of the visit of Pope Francis to the world’s youngest country early July, saying the two are a call for peace in the East-Central African nation.

Sr Balatti with catechists and other church members in Kaka, on the River Nile, March 2022.

Planned Papal Pastoral Visit to South Sudan “a hope for peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun

Mar 22, 2022

A Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said that the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the country in July denotes hope for peace in the East-Central African nation.

Coat of arms of the Bishop-elect o South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan Explains Symbols, Motto of His Episcopate ahead of Ordination

Mar 22, 2022

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has explained the symbols and motto that will define his Episcopate as represented in his coat of arms.

Mons. Christian Carlassare, Bishop-elect of Rumbek Diocese returned to South Sudan Friday, 18 March 2022 ahead of his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan “grateful to be back” to Country ahead of Episcopal Ordination

Mar 18, 2022

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, Mons. Christian Carlassare, has said he is “grateful to be back” to the country days to his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.