South Sudanese Bishop Calls for Continuation of Predecessor’s Legacy of Peace

In brief

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has asked the faithful in South Sudan to honor the peace legacy of the late Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite. In a statement released Monday, September 7, Bishop Hiiboro urged Catholics to participate in the upcoming anniversary of Bishop Gasi's death on September 13.

Bishop Hiiboro described Bishop Gasi as a major contributor to the current peace in the country and noted that current leaders are the results of his work. He invited the community to unite through creative activities during the week of Bishop Gasi to reflect on his life and contributions to a nation that has faced years of conflict.

Bishop Gasi served the diocese from his consecration in April 1975 until his retirement in April 2008. He died on September 12, 2014, at the age of 86.