Seeds of Wisdom in South Sudan
Supporting Students and Families from South Sudan through EducationA nonprofit organization, working in partnership with the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester, MN and the people of South Sudan, dedicated to the education of the children of Pukuka, Yei, South Sudan, with a focus on the development of educational opportunities emphasizing Catholic values, academic success and access to improved health care.
April, 2023 – Father John Lasuba and Father Jerry Mahon visit the SOW camp schools in Uganda
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April, 2023 – Father John Lasuba and Father Jerry Mahon visit the SOW camp schools in Uganda

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3 May, 2023
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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…

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Fr. Jerry Mahon shares a note of gratitude to supporters of Seeds of Wisdom while visiting the camp schools in Uganda

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30 April, 2023
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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…

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Making an Impact; Seeds Of Wisdom in South Sudan feature on KTTC TV NBC in Rochester

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14 September, 2022
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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/

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Update and details on our Benefit Dinner – September 25th, 2022

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10 September, 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…

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RPR Radio Interview: Steve Deick – President of SOW in South Sudan Board of Directors

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4 September, 2022
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This is an interview on RPR radio “Real Presence Radio” presented as an update on the Seeds of Wisdom of South Sudan.  This interview describes the history and tells the story of how and why the support for Education for the students and families of South Sudan is so important.   Steve Deick President of the Board of Directors describes how he and his family and the parish of St. John the Evangelist has worked to pursuit the expansion of the world view for students and families in South Sudan through…