BISHOP URGES EFFICIENT JOURNALISM IN SOUTH SUDAN

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The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has urged South Sudan Media Forum to impart necessary skills to members interested to specialize in communication and Media.

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Santo Loku Pio, Roko Taban, Apostolic Administrator of Malakal Diocese and Samuel Akock, Parish Priest of Bentiu are visiting South Sudan Catholic communities in Australia in a spirit of faith and solidarity.

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Bishop Loku said the visit was to encourage and create cooperation with the leadership of the Catholic Church in Australia as a second home for South Sudanese faithful.

He said he received with joy the message of the graduation of the fourth batch of the South Sudan Media Forum students at Bakhita Radio.

Bishop Loku congratulated the staff and the graduates, praying that God would give wisdom and courage to media personnel to undertake the challenges of media today.

He said South Sudan still needs well trained journalists for credible, ethical and nourishing news, while keeping in mind the Catholic social teaching.

The team visited Melbourne, Sydney,Brisbane,Tesmania, Perth in Western Australia and Adelaide South Australia as their last destination before flying back to Melbourne on preparation to return home.

The Team will arrive in Juba on December 2.

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