Remembering African bishop
The Catholic faithful from South Sudan and Sudan who are now living in Adelaide gathered recently to honour the life of Bishop Paride Taban, who died in Nairobi, Kenya on November 1.
The Catholic faithful from South Sudan and Sudan who are now living in Adelaide gathered recently to honour the life of Bishop Paride Taban, who died in Nairobi, Kenya on November 1.
While the African Catholic community was celebrating the feast of St Josephine Bakhita in Adelaide, Pope Francis was showing his support for the long-suffering people of South Sudan by urging political leaders to do everything in their power to halt the violence and conflict in the region. Source: Vatican News
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Those who gathered for the feast day of Sudan’s patron saint St Josephine Bakhita on February 9 took the opportunity to pray for civilians in the region who have been killed in recent conflicts.
Two simple garage sales a year have been enough to raise thousands of dollars for a South Sudan mission helping schools and disadvantaged women and children.
Local Sudanese community leaders are on a mission to raise awareness of the plight of marginalised ethnic groups under siege from the Sudan army and foreign interest in their resources.
It was a joyful occasion for the African community when 15 children were baptised and eight candidates were confirmed at the feast of Daniel Comboni Mass in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.
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