The Archdiocese of Juba re-launched today its newsletter with the publication of a new issue after a suspension of 20 years.
Renewal was published until 1989 when all newspapers in the South were banned, Bakhita Radio reported.Fr. Onesimo Kenyi, Director of the Communications and Media Office, said the newsletter is a means of evangelization.
Fr. Onesimo stressed the need to strive for self reliance while being backed up by the Administration of the Archdiocese.
He added that his office will work in close collaboration with parishes, institutions and the people in the archdiocese underlining that his office welcomes contributions and people ready to work.
Fr. Onesimo praised the collaboration between Bakhita Radio and his office, two neighboring institutions.
Renewal is a 28-page colored production with articles covering the visit of the Archbishop of Juba to the Vatican, his pastoral letters, and on the Catholic University, Solidarity with Southern Sudan, institutions and parishes in the Archdiocese of Juba.
The launch marked also the official opening of the Communications and Media Office.
Participants included the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Juba, directress and staff of Bakhita Radio, members of Women’s Desk, parish representatives and members of the editorial team.
Renewal will be published every four months. Fr. Onesimo said the theme for the next edition is “Education, whose responsibility?”