The Episcopal Church of Sudan
News Items
The contested vote in South Kordofan
The vote in South Kordofan is peaceful and credible,despite aclimate of insecurity and some irregularities, claim the Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Sudan. (posted 20/05/2011)
Two new bishops
At an electoral college in Juba on 14th May, 2 new bishops-elect were appointed to fill the vacant seats in Bor and Lui Dioceses (posted 18/05/2011)
101 Days of Prayer
The Catholic Church in Sudan has organized a campaign: “101 Days of Prayer Towards a Peaceful Referendum in Sudan.” The campaign runs for 101 days between September 21, International Day of Peace and ends on the World Day of Peace,.January 1, 2011. This campaign of prayer is meant to create a sacred space for prayer, listening and discernment as the people of Southern Sudan prepare for the historic referendum vote
Province of Sudan elects seven new bishops
The Province of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan has today elected seven new bishops in All Saints’ Cathedral, Juba. (posted 24/10/2009)
Dr. Joseph
Marona
On the evening of Friday 18th September 2009, former Archbishop of
the Episcopal Church of the Sudan and Bishop of Juba, Dr. Joseph
Marona, passed away at a relative's home in Khartoum, Sudan. (posted 21/09/2009)
A full report of the funeral in Juba is available here
Prayer request for Bishop Lugor
Rt. Rev. Michael Lugor collapsed this morning after delivering an
opening speech during Rejaf Diocese Synod in Korok church in
Juba. (posted 26/6/2009)
GoSS Reshuffle
The Goverment of Southern Sudan has reshuffled many cabinet and other posts. Details are available here. (posted 3/6/2009)
Voter Registration Document
The Archbishop has requested that this document should be disseminated to every parish in every diocese and preached as part of Sunday sermons in the run-up to the registration period of the elections timetable, which begins in June. (posted 11/5/2009)
A request for prayer
Bishop Bernard asks for your prayer as bandits threaten to take over the roads between Torit and Juba (posted 11/5/2009)
Appeal to the international community
Archbishop Daniel has written an impassioned appeal to the international diplomatic community for increased support and action in safeguarding the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. (posted 4/4/2009)