Yei Catholic Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe congratulates the Secretary General of the dioceses Fr. Emmanuel Lodongo Sebit on his 18th, priestly anniversary.
He explains priesthood is a gift that is to be received with gratitude and joy
Bishop Lodu mentions God gives Christians faith to believe in him through Christ and the sacraments of Baptism, marriage and the gift of vocation to priesthood.
The Catholic prelate stresses every priest experiences challenges during his pastoral ministry.
Meanwhile Fr. Emmanuel Lodongo Sebit expresses his happiness to God for his grace.
He adds many people did not believe in his priesthood but by God’s grace he was ordained.
Fr. Emmanuel was ordained by the emeritus Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro on May 19th, 2002 at St. Theresa Cathedral Kator in Juba.