Roman Catholic Diocese of Torit

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Torit (Latin: Dioecesis Toritensis ) comprises the districts Kapoita, Amatonge and Magwi the South Sudanese state of Eastern Equatoria, as well as parts of the state of Central Equatoria.

  • 3.1 General Information
  • 3.2 The parishes

History

Formation and development

On 2 May 1983, the Diocese of Torit was founded and the Archdiocese of Juba assumed as suffragan.

Pastoral situation

(2000 )

Because of the civil war the seat of the diocese is temporarily at Narus, 50 kilometers from the Kenyan border. The greater part of the diocesan territory is controlled by the Sudan People's Liberation Army ( SPLA). Torit and some other larger villages are controlled by the central government and can not be supplied by Narus. Through an agreement with the Bishop of Malakal, the Bishop of Torit cares about the communities in the area around Boma, in the diocese of Malakal.

Bishops

Parishes

General Information

Since there are few churches in the various parishes and larger churches can only be built under difficult conditions, instead numerous smaller houses or camps are set up for prayer and celebration. In addition to these prayer centers there are further facilities for the supply and logistics, are also located outside the diocesan territory. For example, in the diocese of Malakal or in the border area of Kenya.

The parishes

2004 there were a total of 23 parishes in the Diocese of Torit. Only one of the 9 parishes in 2000, there is more information:

  • Narus ( founded in 1993) residence of the Bishop
  • ( Founded in 1946) Chukudum
  • Isoke ( founded in 1926)
  • Torit (founded in 1920 )
  • Lafon - Lopit ( founded in 1948)
  • Palotaka ( founded in 1933)
  • Loa (founded in 1921 )
  • Naita - Lotimot ( founded in 1997)
  • Boma ( founded in 1997)
  • Furthermore, also in the diocese of Malakal and communities in Kenya.
Ecclesiastical province Friar Districts of Sudan States of Sudan Narus (company) Roman Catholic Diocese of Malakal Roman Catholic Diocese of El Obeid Roman Catholic Diocese of Rumbek Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Roman Catholic Diocese of Wau Roman Catholic Diocese of Yei
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