13/02/2026
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE 🎉
On the 100 Years of Christian Witness in Dem Zubeir, atholic Diocese of Wau
Your Excellency,
Mathew Remijio Adam,
Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Wau,
Grace and peace in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
With profound joy and heartfelt gratitude to Almighty God, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio warmly congratulates you on the noble celebration of 100 years of witnessing to God in Dem Zubeir. This centenary is not merely a remembrance of time past, but a powerful witnessing of faith, perseverance, sacrifice, and divine providence.
Dem Zubeir stands as an historic city in the Christian heritage of our land. It is sacred ground watered by missionary zeal, the prayers of catechists, and the faith of generations who carried the Gospel through seasons of light and darkness.
Yet, this same town also witnessed some of the darkest chapters of human history. Many of our people were enslaved there under the brutal and ruthless slave trader known historically as Zubeir Pasha, remembered in our community as Ziibiri. Among those affected was the great King Gbudue, who endured captivity before his courageous escape and subsequent struggle for the liberation and dignity of his people.
Today, what was once a place marked by suffering has become a sign of faith. The Cross of Christ has transformed history. Where chains once bound our ancestors, the Gospel now proclaims freedom. Where tears once fell, praise now rises to heaven.
As you celebrate this centenary, may the prayers being offered renew not only your local Church but our entire nation. May this jubilee year become a prophetic sign of reconciliation, healing, justice, and total peace for South Sudan.
Your Excellency Bishop Remijio, may the Lord bless and strengthen you in your apostolic ministry. May your leadership continue to guide the Diocese of Wau into deeper communion, missionary vitality, and courageous witness.
Once more, with fraternal affection, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, born from Wau, greets and compliments you all.
May the next century shine even brighter in faith, hope, and love.
"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." (Psalm 126:3)