The tiny community of Daughters of St. Paul in Juba is living the precarious situation of the country in solidarity with the local population. Just a few years ago, after decades of civil war, the nation gained its independence but it is now finding it very hard to achieve internal unity. Today, in spite of the hopes of its citizens, the country’s situation looks anything but promising.
According to the United Nations, thousands of people have abandoned their homes to seek refuge in the Tomping refugee camp run by the UN in Juba. The FSPs are working to cultivate peace and reconciliation among the masses of displaced citizens by spreading the Gospel and culture through their book center, radio programs, formative and catechetical proposals, visits to the refugee camp, and concrete acts of solidarity to meet the needs of the most desperate.
The Archbishop of Juba is very grateful for the presence of our sisters, who refuse to leave the country despite the many risks involved in such an unstable situation. Indeed, they have expanded their hearts and apostolic activities even more so as to help the people of this suffering nation in every way possible.
