Yei and Rumbek Bishops to focus on church infrastructure at conference
The Bishops of Yei and Rumbek Dioceses have revealed a focus on infrastructure as the priority in their presentation during the bishops’ conference in Khartoum. The two church leaders are attending the conference for the first time. The Bishop of Yei Diocese Alex Lodiong Sakur says his primary responsibility is reconstruction of the diocese citing […]
Rector urges Christians to pray for Bishop of Rumbek
Isaac Uchalla Goi Pray for Bishop Christian Carlassare in order to keep the diocese shining through the gospel preaching, Fr Joseph Can, Rector of Sacred Heart Parish in Catholic Diocese of Rumbek urges Christians. He was talking after the first visit of Bishop of Rumbek to the Parish, Don Bosco Radio reported. Fr CAN urges […]
Juba High Court sentences four people connected to shooting Rumbek Bishop
By Otto Abut The high court of juba has sentenced four people out of the six who were accused of shooting the bishop of Rumbek, Christian Carlassare in April last year. While reading to the verdicts, Justice Alexander Sebur Subek read that, Fr. John Mathiang of Rumbek Diocese, Sebit Morris Ater and Laat Makur Agok […]
Motorist knocks down and breaks traffic police officer’s arm in Rumbek
A Ugandan motorist who was using the wrong way on Monday evening hit one of their top officers, broke his arm and left unconscious, confirms traffic police office in Lakes State. Acting Traffic police officer in Lakes State Lieutenant Colonel Moses Macuoc Bol says the culprit was arrested, waiting for investigation and will appear in […]
Lakes State government welcomes Monsignor Carlassare to Rumbek
By Maria Agum Makoi The Governor of Lakes Rin Tueny Mabor together with the entire Catholics faithful in the state gathered in Rumbek airport to welcome the bishop-elect of the Diocese Monsignor Christian Carlassare ahead his consecration. He at Rumbek Airstrip welcomed the bishop-elect and assured him of working together for peace, stability, unity. Monsignor […]
Monsignor Carlassare to be installed Bishop of Rumbek on 25 March
Episcopal ordination and installation of Monsignor Christian Carlassare Bishop of Rumbek is scheduled to take place on March 25th 2022 on the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, Bishop Matthew Remijo Adam Gbitiku, Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek announced in a letter sent on Tuesday. Sister Orla Treacy read out the letter […]
Nine dead and more than 10 wounded in an attack at Rumbek North County
The authorities in Rumbek North and Tonj East counties said Saturday attack has left 9 people confirmed dead and fifteen others wounded, acting commissioner of Rumbek North county Isaiah Akhool told Good News Radio in a telephone Interview on Sunday. Police spoke person Major Elijah Mabor Makuac says the fighting that erupted between the cattle […]
One suspect confesses, he shot Rumbek Catholic Bishop-elect
One out of the six suspects accused of shooting the Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, on Thursday confessed before South Sudan High Court that he is guilty. The accused number five identified only as Sebit confessed to Presiding Judge, Alexander Sebur Subek in Juba that he opened fire on bishop-elect Christian Carlassare on […]
Eritrean citizen dies in Rumbek of suspected medication from untrained clinic
A foreign citizen from Eretria succumbed in Rumbek State Hospital over suspected medication in private clinic. Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, told Good News Radio that police is investigating a clinic whose client died after receiving malaria treatment. He explains that the suspected untrained health practitioner took the patient to the state hospital after […]
South Sudan AID Commission conducts HIV awareness campaign in Rumbek
South Sudan HIV Aid Commission is holding a four-day workshop in Rumbek, Lakes to provide and increase basic knowledge on HIV transmission and prevention facts. Good News Radio reported that the training is also to promote behaviour change intimate and create demand for information on HIV and TB from available services. Lakes State HIV/AIDS Commission […]
Health Ministry launches covid-19 second jab in Rumbek
Lakes state ministry of health in collaboration with UNICEF and World Health Organization or WHO launched covid-19 second dose vaccin in Rumbek. Rapid response team member Dr. Laat Makuek Manyiel says the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is available for those going for their last dose. He added that the state ministry of health received 3,528 doses. […]
Pope appoints Bishop Remijo apostolic administrator of Rumbek Diocese
Pope Francis appoints the Catholic Bishop of Wau Matthew Remijo to be the Apostolic Administrator of Rumbek Diocese. Monsignor Mark Kadima made the announcement today to the media at the Vatican embassy in Juba. He adds Bishop Remijo will temporarily govern Rumbek Catholic Diocese until recovery and ordination of the bishop-elect Christian Carlassare. Monsignor Kadima […]
IGP arrives in Rumbek to investigate bishop-elects’ shooting
Inspector General for Police or IGP Majak Akech Malok on Wednesday flew to Rumbek, Lakes State for the final findings on the shooting of bishop-elect. Good News Radio quoted IGP saying he was sent by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to work together with state government to investigate the incident. Lakes state Governor Makur Kulang Lei […]
Catholic priests in Torit condemn shooting of Bishop-elect in Rumbek
Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Torit condemn shooting of Bishop-elect for Rumbek Catholic Diocese Monsignor Christian Carlassare by armed men in Rumbek. Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Torit Fr. John Sebit says insecurity such as unnecessary attacks and shooting should be stopped because it causes tension and fear in the state and […]
Bishop-elect of Rumbek attackers arrested and names availed, says IGP
The Bishop-elect of Rumbek attackers are apprehended and their names are availed to the public by the authority of the Western Lakes State, says the Inspector General of the South Sudan National Police Service. Lieutenant General Majak Akech in his remarks discloses that he is directed to travel to Rumbek on Wednesday to get the […]
Bishop-elect shot and getting treatment of bullets wounds in Rumbek Diocese
The Bishop-elect for Rumbek Catholic Diocese who was shot last night is nursing bullet wounds at a health facility, according ACI Africa. “Our Bishop-elect was shot last night. He is currently receiving treatment at CUAMM hospital in Rumbek,” ACI Africa reported early morning Monday. “The incident happened at 12.45 last night. I heard the Bishop-elect […]
Archbishop saddened by shooting of Bishop-elect after warm reception in Rumbek
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba Archdiocese says he is saddened by the shooting of Bishop-elect of Rumbek Catholic Diocese by armed men, after his cheerful reception by Christians in Lakes State. Speaking to CRN, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla says the incident happened out of blue because they did not expect such an act to occur […]
Diocese of Rumbek completes preparation to welcome Bishop-elect
The head of reception committee for the Bishop-elect Fr. Luka Dor says all preparations for welcoming the Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek are ready. Radio Good News quoted him saying women and youth are busy cleaning all compounds and others practicing welcoming songs, poems, and many other activities. Fr. Dor says everything about […]
Malaria cases on rise in Rumbek state hospital
The administration of Rumbek state hospital says cases of malaria are increasing at the health facilities. Good News Radio quotes the hospital administrator James Matur Rany saying out-patient department is registering high number of malaria cases daily. He urges families to clear grasses and stagnant water around their compounds to avoid breeding places for the […]
Lack of pit latrines affects hygiene in Rumbek town, says official
Public health authority of Rumbek Municipality complains of lack of public toilets causing poor hygiene in town. Speaking to Good News Radio Public health inspector James Magok Akec blames surveyors for failing to allocate spaces for public latrines in the main market. He urges health partners to donate dustbin containers to be placed in the […]