Sasstown and Betu area part of the Diocese of Cape Palmas in Liberia. lt became difficult to share the Gospel in these villages as they were inaccessible until 2013 dueto a fourteen-year-long-civil war that erupted in Liberia. Presently, three Priests diligently serve these areas as they work on restoring the Catholic faith that became lost during the war.
PROJECT UPDATES
The Church is Complete!
April 2023
We are overjoyed to announce the completion of the brand-new SLJames Catholic Church in Yookudi. Liberia! After years or building brick by brick, the beautiful sanctuary is now ready to faithfully serve the surrounding families and communities. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to each and every donor who selflessly contributed to restoring and strengthening the Faith around the world. You have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals, providing them with new beginnings and a sacred space to worship, grow, and findChrist.
"...Thank you. Catholic World Mission, for supporting the construction o/our Church through the Diocese o/ Cape Palmas. We are very happy that we have o new churching our village for us to pray. This church will also help us to bring other to know Christ. Thank you very much and may the Lord bless you.• - On behalf of St.James Catholic Church in Liberia
The Faith is Alive in Liberia!
March 2022
Construction for St.John the Baptist Church is still underway, but that is not stopping the surrounding village from drawing near to the Lord! lndividuals and families gatheredtogether in their SUnday best.sining on makeshift pewsmade of wooden slats and cinder blocks, to participate in the Mass that wascetebrated by Bishop Andrew l<arney.
Thank you to all of the benefactors who are supportingthe restoration of the Catholic heritage in Betuand Sasstown. This Mass celebration, despite the unfinished church structure. showsthat the faith is a1ive in Liberia! The community's dedication to the faith is a beautiful reminder that theChurch is the bodyof betievers, not the buildmg. we are hopeful for the remainder of the constructioo and are excited to provide this deservingcommunity wlth a newty finished church.
Rebuilding St. John the Baptist Church
October 9, 2021
Thanks to our remarkable donors, CWM has been able to fund the rebuilding of the over one-hundred-year-old St.John the Baptist Church along with the purchase of three canees to satisfy the need for stable transportation in the Betu area. The Diocese of Cape Palmas is grateful to Catholic World Mission and its benefactors for supporting the restoration of the Catholic heritage in Betu and Sasstown.
Rebuilding St, John the Baptist Church:
This past summer kicked off the construction process and by the end of August, the pillars and beams were established into the foundation. Through determination and grit, the construction team successfully built the roof on to the church!
The next restoration phase entails plastering pillars, building walls in the sanctuary, crafting the front gable, and laying the floor inside of the church. Future plans include installing electricity inside of the church.
Canoes for Transportation:
Thanks to a generous donor, we purchased three canoes for the Betu community. These canoes wiH transport pilgrims across the Gbartu River for the annual diocesan pilgrimage. Due to deplorable road conditions in the area.these canoes have been a blessing to the Betu community-providing safer passage to the outstation.
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