On Tuesday night buglers invaded Tombura-Yambio Bishop’s residence and went away with 6,000 South Sudanese Pounds (equivalent to 1,000 USD).
According to the Diocesan Chancellor, Fr. Diko Raphael, the burglars broke the main door of the pastoral building and entered Humanitarian, Development and Peace Offices’ Store and went away with at least South Sudanese 300 Pounds contributed by Nzara Parishioners to support Maridi displaced persons.
Residences of the Religious men or women and Catholic Church premises in South Sudan have become targets for robbery incidences since the beginning of this year. According to reports, the frequency of these crimes is of more than two incidents per month.
On 9thJune 2015, at dawn, robbers broke in St Joseph Parish in Juba taking money, computers and other belongs from offices, shops and a pharmacy. Second, on 18thJune, again at dawn, the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) compound was raided in Juba by armed buglars who were dressed in military uniform. SCBC lost several items worth thousands of South Sudanese Pounds. These include seven laptop computers and cash.
Meanwhile, avisiting Pontifical Foundation, the Aid to Church in Need, says the strength of the Church makes a difference in the future of South Sudan.
In an exclusive interview with CRN, Christine du Coudray hails the commitment of the Catholic Church to meeting people’s needs amidst many challenges.
She adds that Bishops and other Church personnel are in full charge of the South Sudanese and that the Church’s capacity to extend support to suffering people of South Sudan is vital for National building.
Mrs Coudray says proper care for Church workers help in uniting them as a loving and caring family rendering better services to communities.
She discloses that Aid to Church in Need is planning to launch a communication campaign to sensitize Pontifical Foundation supporters about the situation of South Sudan to raise funds to help the church.
A team from the Pontifical Foundation visited South Sudan Churches in Wau, Yambio, Rumbek and Torit to listen to expectations of Local Churches.
Source: CRN