The President of Caritas South Sudan on Wednesday launched National Day in Juba to be celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May in all dioceses.
The event attracted representatives from Caritas Internationalis, National Caritas staffs and Caritas Diocesans Coordinators.
Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe says the day will be for prayers, reflection, sharing and collection of funds to be used for promoting action of solidarity and love.
Caritas Day in South Sudan will be a day of expression of love for to those who are voiceless and suffer in silence, he explains.
He adds that the Day will be for creation of awareness and prayers as the early Christians.
Bishop Lodu acknowledges the suffering of refugees both in and outside the country displaced during conflict.
Last year during a board meeting of South Sudan Catholic Bishops agreed that Caritas must have a special day for charity.
Caritas South Sudan is the social and development arm of the Catholic Church and it has been active since its creation in 2011.
Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of 165 members of which Caritas South Sudan is the youngest member.