Pastoral initiatives
The Solidarity with South Sudan Pastoral Team is based in the appropriately named “Good Shepherd Peace Centre” (GSPC), in Kit. The international, inter-congregational team that works at this Centre, is committed to organizing and implementing pastoral programs aimed at empowering South Sudanese people to build a more just and peaceful society.
Among its activities, the Good Shepherd Peace Centre in Kit offers retreats, on-going formation for priests, and training for catechists. Special attention is paid to the family, women, young people and children.
Trauma accompaniment has been an important aspect of pastoral work for many years. Solidarity with South Sudan provides expertise, workshops and follow-up to numerous groups throughout the country, preparing and empowering agents of continuity in this healing ministry.
CAMP FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE – MALAKAL
A member of Solidarity, Father Mike Bassano (M.M.), has been caring for the approximately 37,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the Malakal civil protection camp (POC) for years, bringing comfort, celebrating masses and animating the life of the Christian community through dance activities, choir, Bible study and retreats and days of reflection.
JOHN 10:11
Jesus is the “Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep”.
people have attended our ‘Trauma healing’ workshops.
people ‘Peace-building’ workshops.
women have attended our ‘Empowerment workshops’ or activities dedicated to supporting women.
participants have attended our workshops for the formation of Catechists and small Christian communities
