Rt. Rev. Christian Carlassare now Bishop of the new Diocese of Bentiu - Courtesy

The Catholic Church has established a new Diocese in Bentiu of Unity State, and appointed Rumbek clergy Christian Carlassare as the Bishop, according to a report from Catholic Radio Network.

The announcement was made Wednesday, 3rd July 2024, in Bentiu town by Bishop Stephen Nyodho of Malakal.

Bentiu was previously under the administration of the Malakal Diocese in Upper Nile State.

This means, His Lordship Christian Carlassare will now shift from Rumbek in Lakes State to Unity State’s capital Bentiu.

South Sudan’s Catholic Church previously had seven dioceses including Juba Diocese led by Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mule and Rt. Rev. Santo Loku Pio as Auxiliary Bishop; Tambura – Yambio, led by Rt. Rev. Edward Hiiboro Kussala.

Others are Wau, led by Matthew Romijio Adam; Malakal, led by Rt. Rev. Stephen Nyodho Ador; Yei, Yei is Rt. Rev. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo; Torit, led by Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta; and Rumbek.