{"id":8244,"date":"2025-12-11T08:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/?post_type=appeal&#038;p=8244"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:53:40","slug":"advent-appeal-for-sudan-25absr","status":"publish","type":"appeal","link":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/es\/appeal\/advent-appeal-for-sudan-25absr\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Sudan [25ABSR]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>Support the People of South Sudan This Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>During the Advent season, as we prepare for the joy of Christ\u2019s birth, we are reminded that so many around the world are praying for a miracle.<\/p>\n<p>For many of us, Christmas is a time to reflect, celebrate, feast, and rest. We gather with family and friends and give gifts to one another. But far away from the decorations and holiday gatherings we know so well, the people of South Sudan are suffering.<\/p>\n<p>Through small, simple acts of love, our Franciscan friars are providing food, comfort, and healing to a population that has been through horrific tragedy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$50 will help feed hungry children and families this Christmas<\/li>\n<li>$100 will provide basic medical care for boys living on the streets of Juba<\/li>\n<li>$250 will sustain the friars\u2019 daily outreach to the poor and vulnerable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\"> Will you join us?<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use code 25ABSR.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" title=\"south sudan blog post square img 960 x 960 1\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-square-img-960-x-960-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2340\" height=\"1144\" title=\"south sudan blog post hero 1170 x 572 1-min\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min-200x98.png 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min-400x196.png 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min-600x293.png 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min-800x391.png 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min-1200x587.png 1200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/south-sudan-blog-post-hero-1170-x-572-1-min.png 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>South Sudan is the world\u2019s youngest country. It is also one of the most wounded.<\/p>\n<p>Since gaining independence in 2011, the people of South Sudan have endured relentless conflict, famine, and displacement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Floods and droughts have wiped out harvests.<\/li>\n<li>Violence between ethnic groups continues to destroy homes, crops, and hope.<\/li>\n<li>Millions have fled their villages with nothing but the clothes on their backs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><blockquote>\n<p><b><i>\u201cYou see the daily struggle . . . people farm during the rains, but when the harvest comes, armed groups<br \/>\nraid the fields. They steal everything.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Father Federico Gandolfi, OFM, a Franciscan missionary serving in South Sudan<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0 !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>Steadfast Service in the Face of Despair<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the danger and instability, the Franciscan friars continue to serve quietly and faithfully. Each day, hundreds of people flock to Holy Trinity Parish in the town of Juba and a new Franciscan mission in the town of Wau. Men, women, and children of all ages come seeking food, medicine, and a safe place to rest, including mothers with malnourished babies, elderly widows who have lost everything, and young people living on the streets who have known only war.<\/p>\n<p>This Christmas, please help our Franciscan friars feed and care for the people of South Sudan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In a land where nine million people need humanitarian aid, even $50 gives life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Donate today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use code 25ABSR.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 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sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 824px) 387px, (min-width: 732px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 732px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>A Reason for Joy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amid the unimaginable hardship, there is a reason to hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through your generosity, the friars host a soccer camp each December and January for more than 250 boys and girls from every tribe and faith. The three-week camp includes meals, soccer uniforms, connection with other children, and a retreat from the violence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe camp is not only about soccer,\u201d says Fr. Federico. \u201cIt is about transforming lives, building peace, and giving children a reason to hope.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the town of Wau, the Franciscan Order recently opened a second house in Ngodakala Parish, laying the groundwork for a lasting mission of peace and service there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Our Lady of the Angels Friary in the town of Juba, ten friars and young men in formation live and pray together. They are the next generation of missionaries being prepared to serve South Sudan. The friars also hope to build a new church at Holy Trinity Parish to offer a safe, welcoming home for worship and community in a place that has suffered so much.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Build the Holy Trinity Church<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use code 25ABSR.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px 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style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Hunger and hardship are daily realities in South Sudan, but through your love, hope endures.<\/p>\n<p>Please send your Christmas gift today to feed the people of South Sudan this winter.<\/p>\n<p>Please, keep us in your prayers, that we may continue to be instruments of Jesus Christ among the poor and suffering in South Sudan. Your intentions will be remembered in our daily prayers and Masses throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons.<\/p>\n<p>With gratitude in Christ and St. Francis,<br \/>\nBrother Andrew Brophy, OFM<br \/>\nExecutive Director<br \/>\nFranciscan Missions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8251,"template":"","class_list":["post-8244","appeal","type-appeal","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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