South Sudan

South Sudan Profile

Main Languages: Sudanese Arabic, Literary Arabic, English

Where is South Sudan:

Primary Religions (Source Credit: South Sudan info.com):   

Unlike the predominantly Muslim population of Sudan, the South Sudanese follow mostly Christianity and traditional religions. Roman Catholic missionaries began work in Sudan in 1842; there are now some 2,009,374 South Sudanese practicing Roman Catholicism. The majority of Christians in South Sudan are adherents of either the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches (represented by the Episcopal Church of the Sudan) but there are several other small denominations represented. Speaking at Saint Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit, a Roman Catholic, stated that South Sudan would be a nation which respects the freedom of religion.

Number of Sudanese:

  • In Canada: 12,640
    In the GTA:     3,025
  • In the City of Toronto: 1,240

Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas): Mississauga, City of Toronto

 

Social and Settlement Services in the GTA

Settlement.Org

Sudanese Community Association Of Ontario-Toronto (Facebook Link)

Church Information

Sudanese Community Church of Toronto

The Sudanese Community Church of Toronto is a multi- denominational and Multi- ethnic community Church. Prayers are conducted in both English and Arabic (Juba Arabic). It also encourages singing and praising in other tribal languages. 

The Community is predominantly underdeveloped. The families have no stable jobs. They are still working to enhance their skills and adjust to the situation, thus causing lack of seriousness and commitment to development of the church and etc. especially that there is no stable space where the congregation can gather and concentrate on how to improve its services. Formerly, under the guardianship of Bishop Michael on behalf of the diocese of Toronto, the Community moved a step forward to organize itself. It is worth mentioning that it has become stronger than ever but still faces an impending factor of instability. As such, our current priority is to find a place where we can better sit down, put our efforts together, plan future growth of the church in both short and long term stability and progress.

More Information

www.mosaicinstitute.ca
2 Bloor Street West
Suite 3400
Toronto, ON, M4W 3E2, Canada

Research Report:

PROFILE OF A COMMUNITY: A “SMART MAP” OF THE SUDANESE DIASPORA IN CANADA
prepared for The Sudan Task Force
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Friday, November 6, 2009

 

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This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.