His Eminence Cardinal Gabriel Zubier Wako has arrived in Wau ahead of the centenary celebration of St. Joseph Parish in Kuajok. The one-hundred-year centenary celebration will take place on Sunday 19th March 2023.
Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Wau Father Germano Barnado Baku says 90 percent of the preparation for the celebration has been completed.
Cardinal Gabriel Zubier Wako was received by His Lordship Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam, Vicar General Catholic Priests, sisters, and choirs among many other faithful.
Father Germano Barnado Baku says that all the committees have been formed and most of the visitors will arrive on Friday.
Barnado points out that with these centenary celebrations, there is a real growth in faith.
He adds that the Catholic Diocese of Wau will also hold a centenary celebration of Dumezubier Parish in 2026 while in 2033 there will be a centenary celebration of Bussere Parish.
The Church leader was speaking to the media at Wau international airport on the arrival of Cardinal Gabriel Zubier from Sudan.