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“I have to change my wardrobe”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Ghana ahead of Episcopal Ministry

Aug 6, 2024

The newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of the  Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana will have to stock anew his wardrobe as he begins his Episcopal Ministry, having been in possession of “only jeans”, he has said. 

Newly Consecrated Bishop in Ghana Urged to Embrace Neutrality, Cautioned against Allowing Church Groups “to hijack” Him

Aug 3, 2024

Bishop Peter Paul Yelezuome Angkyier of the Catholic Diocese of Damongo in Ghana has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Wa Diocese to embrace neutrality in his Episcopal Ministry.

Sr. Dr. Jacinta Ondeng in the office in Juba, South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

Shun “culture of silence”: Kenyan Catholic Nun on Safeguarding in South Sudanese Dioceses

Sep 18, 2023

The people of God in South Sudan are being cautioned against the “culture of silence” in the face of abuses against children and vulnerable adults.

Late Fr. Edward Tengan, Diocesan Administrator of Wa Diocese in Ghana. Credit: Wa Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Ghana in “sorrow, pain” Following Death of Diocesan Administrator

Aug 7, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana has expressed “sorrow and pain” following the passing on of the Diocesan administrator, Fr. Edward Tengan.

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: CRN

Go Beyond Ethnicities, Strive for Collaboration: Bishop in South Sudan to Catholic Men

Jul 23, 2023

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has urged members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to go beyond their respective ethnicities, and instead strive for collaboration to bring positive change to society. 

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam during his June 12 pastoral visit to Our Lady of Fatima Parish of Wau Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“We are not happy with fathers”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Girls’ School Dropout

Jun 17, 2023

The Catholic Bishop in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has faulted fathers in the East-Central African nation for not doing enough to keep their daughters in school, and contributing to the low levels of formal education completion for the girl child.

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese with some pastoral agents. Credit: Wau Diocese

Let’s “work collectively” in Pastoral Service: Vicar General of South Sudanese Diocese

Jun 11, 2023

Pastoral agents need to foster a collective approach if their service among the people of God is to be effective, the Vicar General of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.

Sarah Cleto Rial, Governor of South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal State. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Lauded for “standing with our people” in Service Delivery

May 14, 2023

A government official in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau for “standing with our people” through service delivery. 

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Aguek Ajiing Deng/Facebook

Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to Be at “forefront of resolving” Issues

May 1, 2023

Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been urged to spearhead reconciliation initiatives in their respective communities.

Bishop Matthew Remijio of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth

Apr 29, 2023

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. 

True Followers of Christ “embrace unity, foster peace”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 21, 2023

True followers of Jesus Christ strive for unity and promote peace, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.

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.

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“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.

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.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

“We need to reconcile, forgive” to Celebrate Christmas in Happiness: South Sudanese Bishop

Dec 21, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to practice reconciliation and forgiveness in order to celebrate Christmas in happiness.

St. Andrew's Cathedral of Wa Diocese. Credit: Wa Diocese

Consultors of Wa Diocese in Ghana Elect Diocesan Administrator after Death of Cardinal

Dec 5, 2022

Members of the College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana have elected a Diocesan Administrator to govern the Episcopal See “ad interim” following the death of the Local Ordinary, Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Forgiveness can build bridges, repair broken relationships”: Catholic Bishop in S. Sudan

Dec 3, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese in South Sudan has underscored the need for forgiveness among the people of God in the East-Central African nation, saying the practice can “build bridges” and “repair broken relationships.”

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam addressing young people at a Thanksgiving Holy Mass to mark the conclusion of the 2022 Youth Conference on Monday, November 21. Credit: Wau Diocese

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Youth to End the “virus” of Tribalism, Nepotism

Nov 23, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called upon young people in the East-Central African nation to put an end to the tendency to prioritize of prioritizing ethnic identities manifested in what he termed the “virus” of tribalism and nepotism.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions Youth against “being misled to do bad things”

Nov 20, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has cautioned young people in the East-Central African nation against “being misled” to engage in bad behavior. 

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

Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance amid Destructive Floods in South Sudanese States

Oct 9, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese is appealing for humanitarian aid for those affected by destructive floods in multiple States in the East-Central African nation.