SOUTH SUDAN: Tombura-Yambio Catholic Bishop Opens Youth Congress
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| Rt. Rev. Edwardo Hiiboro, Bishop of Tombura-Yambio |
Tombura-Yambio
Catholic Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro on Monday 9th February 2015 launched
a seven-day Youth Congress at St Mary Yambio Parish under the theme: “Youth
raise and walk for peace”.
Catholic Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro on Monday 9th February 2015 launched
a seven-day Youth Congress at St Mary Yambio Parish under the theme: “Youth
raise and walk for peace”.
During his homily
Bishop Hiiboro called for togetherness among the youth both in the church and
communities to realize peace, Radio Anisa reported.
Bishop Hiiboro called for togetherness among the youth both in the church and
communities to realize peace, Radio Anisa reported.
He described
the youth as weapons for reaching lasting peace in families, counties, state
and the country at large.
the youth as weapons for reaching lasting peace in families, counties, state
and the country at large.
Diocesan
Youth Chaplain Fr Gamboripai William Abbas said the week-long congress focuses
on prayers, songs festival and display of cultural dances at evening hours.
Youth Chaplain Fr Gamboripai William Abbas said the week-long congress focuses
on prayers, songs festival and display of cultural dances at evening hours.
He advised
choir members to embrace the spirit of love, unity and peace among themselves.
choir members to embrace the spirit of love, unity and peace among themselves.
Western
Equatoria Deputy Governor Sapan Abui thanked the administration of
Tombura-Yambio Diocese for assembling the youth to teach them about peace.
Equatoria Deputy Governor Sapan Abui thanked the administration of
Tombura-Yambio Diocese for assembling the youth to teach them about peace.
Diocesan
Youth Acting Premier Jackcilia Salatiere Ebere said transportation for the
youth in remote parishes to the congress venue was one of the major challenges.
Youth Acting Premier Jackcilia Salatiere Ebere said transportation for the
youth in remote parishes to the congress venue was one of the major challenges.
The Youth
Congress that attracted youth from the 19 parishes of Tombura-Yambio second
Diocese is the second of its kind following the first conducted in 2008.
Congress that attracted youth from the 19 parishes of Tombura-Yambio second
Diocese is the second of its kind following the first conducted in 2008.
SOURCE: CRN
