Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish of Gidel in Nuba Mountains celebrated the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Speaking to the faithful during the Eucharistic celebration on Thursday morning, Father James William Silgat called on Christians to honour Mary because she is the Mother of Jesus.
He said God chose Mary because she listened to her parents.
Father William called on Christians to listen to their parents to get blessings from God.
The Catholic Church all over the world celebrates the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 15 August every year for her intercession.