St. Theresa’s Cathedral- Kator

 

Introduction:

 St. Theresa of the Child Jesus is the seat of the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Its foundation was laid in 1959 and was inaugurated on 29 April 1962.

It is bordered by St. Joseph’ and Holy Rosary Parishes to the North, St. Kizito Parish to the Northwest, Holy Trinity Parish to the West, St. Vincent and All Saints Parishes to the East, and the Catholic Diocese of Yei at Kaju Koji, to the extreme South.

Up to date, the Cathedral Church has hosted four Bishops, two Auxiliary Bishops, two Monsignors plus a series of Pastors: Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi, Archbishop Ereneo Win Dut, Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro and now Stephen A. M. Cardinal Mulla. Auxiliary Bishops are Paride Taban and Santo Loku Pio. Plus, Monsignors Silvestro Laharanya and Paolino Dogale.

 

Vision:

A prophetic and self-sustaining family of God, evangelizing peoples in the Archdiocese of Juba.

 

Mission Statement:

To teach, sanctify and serve the people of God through proclamation of the Word of God, and integral human development.

 

Core Values:

Guided by the Spirit and based on God’s Word and the Teaching of the Church, we advocate for:

1. Holiness
2. Stewardship
3. Love
4. Commitment
5. Justice and Peace
6. Solidarity with the Poor
7. Life rooted in Faith
8. Unity of Purpose

 

ESTIMATED POPULATION:

We are yet to establish the population of the area from Kator Quarter Council. However, we do base our estimate on the regular and annual attendance during Sunday, Easter, and Christmas Masses.

During last year’s Christmas and New Year Masses, our Health & COVID-19 Unit distributed over 15,000 Face-masks prior to celebrations of Masses in the main Parish and Chapels.

Hence, we estimate the parish population to over 20,000 catholic faithful.

 

Parish Church, Chapels & Centres:

Our parish encompasses 10 chapels, each serving as a vital centre for worship and community activities. This year, two of our chapels received approval toward becoming parishes in the future. This approval signifies a recognition of their growth and the vibrant faith communities they have fostered. We are committed to supporting these chapels as they transition into fully established parishes.

Chapel / Centre Name	Location	Languages Used
St. Theresa’s Cathedral (Main Church)	Kator	Bari, Arabic, English, and Children’s Mass
Holy Family Eucharistic Centre	Nyakuron	Azande, English, Arabic
Assumption Eucharistic Centre	Kalibala	Avukaya, English, Arabic
St. Ignatius Chapel	Kalibala	Lingala, English, Arabic
St. Vincent de Paul Chapel	Lulugu One	Bari, English, Arabic
St. Peter’s Chapel	Jondoru (Kor-romula)	Bari, English, Arabic
St. Daniel Comboni Chapel	Ghiada Area	Dinka, English, Arabic
Kolye Chapel	Kolye Village	Bari, Arabic
Police College Chapel	Kolye Village	Bari, Azande, Dinka, Arabic, English
St. Agnes Chapel	Nyori Village	Bari, Arabic
Khor Wolyang Chapel	Khor Wolyang Residential	Bari, Arabic

 

 

Catholic Institutions within the Parish:

List of church institutions functioning within our jurisdiction.

Curia & Congregations [ 06 ]                      

2. Curia of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba (temporarily)
3. Clergy House (Centenary)
4. Brothers of St. Martin de Porres, Generalate
5. Sacred Heart Sisters
6. Daughters of St. Paul
7. Ursuline Sisters

 

Catholic Schools [ 06 ]

1. Theresa’s Primary School
2. Theresa’s Kindergarten
3. Josephine Bakhita’s Primary School
4. Daniel Comboni Secondary School
5. Vincent Primary School
6. Vincent Vocational School

 

Catholic Health Centres:                                

1. Sacred Heart PHU
2. Three Angels PHC & Maternity