Our camp schools are doing a great job educating students in primary grades. However the only options for secondary education requires students to attend boarding schools in Uganda. We are supporting a small number of boarding school students currently, but It is our goal to extend greater support to these children and give them the best chance to excel with Education and securing their future. Increasing the number of children that receive this benefit, extends a greater the impact on the South Sudanese people! Learn how it is possible to…
Save the date! Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner will be Sunday Oct 8th
Watch for additional details regarding this year’s Major Fundraiser to support the camp schools in Uganda for our South Sudan Students and Families on Sunday October 8th.
April, 2023 – Father John Lasuba and Father Jerry Mahon visit the SOW camp schools in Uganda
Written By Fr. Mahon During this time of my visit to our sister school, St. John the Evangelist, Arua, Uganda, I am sincerely moved by many factors. One is the beauty and grace of education, to help someone move from where they are to so much more! This is extremely evident as I shared life with our students and their exceptional teachers. While the conditions are a significant challenge with many limitations, the dedication of parents, teachers, and our Principal, George, creates possibilities! The desire for new life in the…
Fr. Jerry Mahon shares a note of gratitude to supporters of Seeds of Wisdom while visiting the camp schools in Uganda
Fr. Mahon from the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist writes as he visits the students sponsored by Seeds of Wisdom. Dear Friends: Grateful to arrive safely in Entebbe, Uganda after reasonable flights of a long distance! During our many years of offering education and formation to so many children, I have never been here with Father John. I came twice, once to bless the ground of the school and the second time for the dedication of the school. As you know so well, we had to close the school…
See highlights from the Papal Visit to South Sudan; 2023
Highlights of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to South Sudan – Vatican News Updates from Pope Francis Visit to South Sudan: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64509799 Pope Francis Visits South Sudan to Highlight Young Nation’s Troubles – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Papal Schedule for February visit to DRC and South Sudan
Programme for Pope Francis’ visit to DRC and South Sudan – Vatican News
Pope Francis prepares for visit to Congo and South Sudan
Pope Francis Prepares for Long-Awaited Visit to Congo and South Sudan (voanews.com)
SOW Benefit Dinner Photos
Click to view photos from our 2022 fundraiser event for SOW in South Sudan
Making an Impact; Seeds Of Wisdom in South Sudan feature on KTTC TV NBC in Rochester
MAKING AN IMPACT: Rochester nonprofit provides education in South Sudan KTTC NBC TV Rochester MN. Please note that the story mentions that tickets are available online, however we are not offering online ticket sales at this time. We ask you to please refer to the Parish office at the Co-cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to purchase tickets. KTTC News Coverage SOW Benefit Dinner and Seeds of Wisdom in South Sudan Making and IMPACT in the lives of people of South Sudan https://www.kttc.com/2022/09/14/making-an-impact-rochester-nonprofit-provides-education-south-sudan/
Update and details on our Benefit Dinner – September 25th, 2022
The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest. (Matthew 13:8) This verse is the theme for our Seeds of Wisdom benefit dinner on Sunday evening, Sept 25. Even within a refugee camp, the Lord’s fertile ground can be found! Thanks to your support, we are helping yield a fruitful harvest: 237 children in school, most who would not otherwise be gaining an education – truly a bountiful harvest that will lead to brighter opportunities for them, their families, and their country. The local South Sudanese St. Bakhita…