“We had no priests, yet we never lost our faith”: discover the moving testimony of the life and dedication of catechist Gedio Omigi Fastino in South Sudan.

In this moving account, Father Christy John CMF recounts his experience of a five-day training course in Torit with seventy catechists, true pillars who have upheld the faith in South Sudan amidst wars and great hardships.

A thoughtful reflection on how the life and scuffed sandals of a catechist can become the most powerful and faithful of missionary sermons.

Every challenge becomes an opportunity to deepen our faith and grow in compassion.

Faith gives me strength and perseverance to continue serving despite the challenges.

In my silent moments I ask myself why am I still in Riimenze?  I have only one answer:  Call to Mission. 

I am deeply grateful to my Congregation that I was sent in this mission in South Sudan, my faith has grown stronger.

For me this is a valuable experience of international, inter-generational, intercultural, inter- congregational collaboration/networking/ a strong witness in the complex context of South Sudan.

The inter-congregational character of Solidarity is one of its distinctive marks.

My experience with Solidarity with South Sudan has been one of the highlights of my life.