Six Baptized in Tajura Chapel
Sunday 11th May 2025 Voice of Peace FM Heiban County, Nuba Mountains at least six young men were baptized over the weekend at the Chapel of Tajura in Heiban County, Nuba Mountains region. Fr. James William, the parish priest of Saints Peter and Pau l Parish, led the ceremony and reminded the faithful that the church is a place where believers can come before God with their burdens. Addressing the significance of Catholic sacraments, Fr. William emphasized that children should begin with baptism, which is the gateway to the other sacraments as they grow in faith. Fr. William also addressed growing reluctance among youth in the region to fully commit to Church teachings particularly regarding marriage. He highlighted concerns about the rise in infidelity and the cultural practice of wife inheritance, which have made many young men hesitant to solemnize their marriages in church until they are older—often in their 70s.