Bishops elevate St. Josephine Bakhita and St. Daniel Comboni celebrations to Solemnities in Sudan and South Sudan

The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference has elevated the liturgical celebrations of Saint Josephine Bakhita and Saint Daniel Comboni to the rank of solemnities. According to a statement issued October 8, these national saints will now be honored with the highest level of liturgical importance across both countries.

The bishops directed that these celebrations be observed at the national, diocesan, and parish levels. The Archdiocese of Juba notified its clergy, religious men and women, Catholic institutions, and the faithful to participate in these events with dignity. The bishops also used the announcement to call for peace, reconciliation, and unity.