Father Joseph Le Quoc Hung shares about his mission of service in South Sudan.

For twelve years, Father Joseph has lived in South Sudan, facing immense challenges such as war, poverty, and daily encounters with the deadly threat of malaria, the sound of gunfire, and ongoing conflict. Father Joseph and the missionaries there are constantly prepared to sacrifice, as their lives are in danger at any moment—especially in recent times with escalating civil wars. If they do not die from bombs and bullets, they might still face robbery, arson, or other threats. Despite many life-threatening events, Father Joseph feels that he has been protected and shielded by God. This conviction has strengthened his belief: “God wants me to live, which means He still wants to use me to serve Him in this land.”

When confronted with the fragility of everything, including his own life, Father Joseph affirms: “All is vanity; only God and the mission of service are worth preserving.”

The missionary work in South Sudan is vast and requires numerous collaborators and volunteers. The scope of their work is overwhelming, including running a radio station from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, managing schools from kindergarten to high school with about 1,700 students, parish pastoral care, training local teachers, and caring for patients in leprosy villages. This demands immense sacrifice and effort. Father Joseph and his team quietly and tirelessly strive each day to assist and uplift the local people in every aspect of their lives.

Father Joseph also calls on everyone to join and support the mission in South Sudan, as there are still many initiatives for the youth there that require help.