ECSS suspends 20 priests over alleged revival of ethnic congregation
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has suspended 20 priests from the Internal Province of Amadi in Western Equatoria State over allegations of reviving an ethnic congregation. In a suspension order issued by Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, Primate of the ECSS, on May 29, 2025, the affected priests are prohibited from performing any pastoral […]
CES suspends land allotment after residents clash with worshipers
Following a clash between worshippers and residents, Central Equatoria State (CES) has suspended land allotment activities in the disputed area around St. Stephen Church, Munuki. Dispute over the land in question started last month when CES started demolishing structures at the surrounding of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), asserting that the land belongs […]
Land dispute turns violent: Church members vs. residents
A long-simmering land dispute between St. Stephen Episcopal Church members and residents of Munuki Hai Gezira reached a boiling point on Thursday morning, as tensions escalated into violence. In response to the conflict, the Diocesan Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Rev. Justin Badi Arama, declared one month of prayer […]
Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
