SRF Blog

We wanted to share the following letter from Noeleen Loughran, missionary nurse and Sudan Relief Fund partner on the ground, who provided this update on the status of the flooding crisis in South Sudan. “The people, especially in the Lakes State, are suffering deeply at this time. The flooding has […]

Students from around the diocese of Tombura Yambio gathered for the annual Day of Catholic Schools – a day when all schools within the diocese program from pre-primary through higher education, including Catholic University, come together to mark the special occasion. The annual celebration focuses on the purpose of education […]

The Catholic University of South Sudan is pleased to announce their entrance into a partnership with renowned Seton Hall University – a fellow member of the International Federation of Universities and one of the oldest Catholic universities in the United States. Seton Hall is located in the state of New […]

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of Sister Bianca Bii and the children of St. Bakhita’s Orphanage. As we shared with you, Sister Bianca and the children were evacuated in September from the orphanage grounds due to attacks by a violent militia group that swept through portions of […]

October was a month marked with cheer, good news, and positive developments for the Loreto Rumbek schools. Rainy Season Ending The rains are slowing down, and cessation of the rainy season typically brings a welcome drop in malaria outbreaks. Thankfully, the campus health clinic is equipped to treat students and […]

Noeleen Loughran is nothing short of a hero. The missionary nurse served for years in the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Uganda providing medical aid to South Sudanese refugees. She would seek out parts of the camp where there was absolutely no aid being delivered. She wanted to serve the […]

A brutal faction swept across the western border of South Sudan into the Tombura region, causing thousands to flee their homes as gunshots and fires tore through communities. Those living at Saint Bakhita’s Orphanage were also evacuated. We have confirmation that all the residents of the children’s home have been […]

Sister Orla, Principal of Loreto Rumbek Schools, sends greetings and updates from her area as the new school year begins. Loreto Rumbek Schools is a combined campus of primary and secondary schools, which contains other facilities such as a health clinic, dormitories for secondary level girls, and agricultural projects. Sudan […]

Recently we wrote about the tribal conflict that swept unexpectedly through parts of the Tombura-Yambio region of South Sudan, forcing families to flee their homes as shooting and fires erupted throughout communities. Fearing for their lives, the volunteers at St. Bakhita’s orphanage left, leaving Sister Bianca Bii and all the […]

We are so grateful to you for partnering with us to bring help and hope to children at St. Bakhita’s Orphanage. Your response to our appeal from Sister Bianca Bii recently provided crucial resources to meet an urgent need. Thanks to you, children were able to receive essential food staples, […]