Darius Modi, 29, was in the seminary at Juba, Sudan when war erupted. In 1991, following the government's brutal attempt to suppress the South, he and others fled. They finally gave themselves up to the Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA). The seminarians had to train as soldiers for three months, before Bishop Taban of Torit, who recently received the Prix Caritas for his commitment to justice and peace, could persuade the SPLA to release them.
Darius and his companions were admitted into the Ugandan Seminary system. He has always wanted to be a priest. "I was the only one of 12 to survive infancy. It was right I gave myself to the Church; it was God's plan I survived and I want to respond."
Unfortunately, he has had no contact with his family for nearly 15 years but he has heard that both his parents have died. His mother fell sick and his father, a farmer, was killed by government-backed troops.
He believes it will be a challenge returning to Sudan. "The transition from 'missionary' Church to 'local' Church will help people to understand their faith and the Gospel more fully. Other tribes are moving in from the north and Christians will need great spiritual strength, individually and within their communities, to resist this incursion."
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BUILDING A FENCE - BURKINA FASO
Contribute to building a fence around the grounds of St Augustine de Baskoure, Burkina Faso. This will enable the seminarians to work the land agriculturally and be more self sufficient. The total cost of this project is $15,000.
Price: AUD$35.00
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHAPEL AND DORMITORY- NIGERIA
Contribution to the construction of a chapel and dormitory for a Minor Seminary in Issele-Uku, Nigeria. There are currently 285 minor seminarians studying here and once the project is complete a further 215 will be given the opportunity to study. Also the building of a chapel. The total cost of this project is $72,000.
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Price: AUD$125.00
CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMINARY - BURKINA FASO
Contribute to the construction of three classrooms in St Paul Tionkuy Seminary in Burkina Faso. There are 65 pupils in this seminary with a total cost of $20,000 for this project.
Price: AUD$50.00
EXTENSION TO A SEMINARY - BENIN.
Assist in the construction of a common room for young seminarians to study in Cotonou, Benin. The total cost of this project is $13,000.
Price: AUD$25.00
FOOD, LODGING, EDUCATION - BURUNDI
Contribute to the upkeep, food, lodging and educational material for seminarians in Burundi. There are currently 85 pupils at this seminary.
Price: AUD$30.00
GENERATOR FOR SEMINARY - KENYA
Help towards the purchase of a generator at the Mulumba Tindinyo seminary in Eldoret, Kenya. There are currently 129 pupils at this seminary.
Price: AUD$40.00
HYGIENE AND GENERATOR REPAIRS - MADAGASCAR
Contribute to the repairs of six showers and four toilets for the health and hygiene of the seminarians in Mananjary, Madagascar. The generator is also in need of repairs. The total cost of this project is $4,533.
Price: AUD$20.00
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION IN SEMINARY - MALAWI
Help towards the construction of a library for the 33 seminarians at the Pasdavo Centre in Mangochi, Malawi.
Price: AUD$55.00
MINOR SEMINARY BATHROOM RENOVATION - GHANA
Contribute to the renovation of six bathrooms and toilets for 210 minor seminarians at St Huberts Minor Seminary in Kumasi, Ghana. The total cost of this project is $15,000.
Price: AUD$70.00
REPAIRS TO A SEMINARY - ANGOLA
Contribute to repairs of a seminary, repairs to walls, new windows, roof and electrical work, Huambo, Angola. There are currently 111 pupils at the seminary with a total cost of this project $18,000.
Darius Modi, 29, was in the seminary at Juba, Sudan when war erupted. In 1991, following the government's brutal attempt to suppress the South, he and others fled. They finally gave themselves up to the Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA). The seminarians had to train as soldiers for three months, before Bishop Taban of Torit, who recently received the Prix Caritas for his commitment to justice and peace, could persuade the SPLA to release them.)
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