Priests in war-torn Sudan are remaining to tend to their flocks despite conflict escalating across Sudan’s capital Khartoum and throughout the Darfur region.
Despite a ceasefire, violent clashes continued between the semi-official Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army – with civilian deaths topping 400.
Speaking to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), one missionary priest stressed that, despite
intensified fighting, he would stay in the country as long as possible to minister to those affected by the violence.
He said: “I want to stay until the last minute. I do not want to leave the people here alone. A lot of our Catholics came [to the church].
“You know, here, the Church is their hope. But we face the same problems as the rest of the people.”
Churches have opened their doors to provide shelter and refuge – but project partners told ACN that one of their biggest challenges is the shortage of water.
While no Church workers have been killed so far, despite the rising civilian death toll, churches have suffered damage, as have other public buildings
including hospitals.
ACN was told that the church in Bahri, northern Khartoum, was hit by a bomb, but those on site managed to put out the fire after it took hold of the roof.
Armed fighters also forced their way into the cathedral in Khartoum and a chapel belonging to one religious congregation was bombed.
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Pilgrims to refugees
The small shrine village of Stradch used to be a pilgrim destination – today families fleeing the war zone head there to escape the violence.
The Pilgrim’s House – which was built to give those visiting the village somewhere to stay – had barely opened when it became a refuge for those travelling away from the conflict.
The shrine has received one of 80 vehicles provided by ACN since the war began to provide emergency assistance, distribute relief supplies and ferry IDPs.
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“In faith, hope and love.“
Bishop Paul Mason and Your Catholic Legacy will be hosting a thanksgiving Mass and afternoon reception. 10 June 2.00 to 4.30pm - Our Lady of Victories, 235a Kensington High St, London W8 6SF. Refreshments provided.
At this special Mass Aid to the Church in Need, as one of the Your Catholic Legacy charity partners, will be remembering deceased benefactors and friends and especially those who have left a gift in their Will - a precious gift of love to Christ in his suffering Church. ACN has a limited number of spaces available – to find out more and to leave names to be remembered, click here.
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Pentecost – 28th May
This lively, interactive lesson fully linked to RED and This is Our Faith is suitable for Second and Third Level (Scotland) and KS3 students
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Become a MEMBER: For a regular supply of free ‘members only’ resources for schools, chaplaincies, youth groups and CYMFED Youth Award Scheme, why not sign up your parish, group or school. Contact community.outreach@acnuk.org for more information.
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