St. Francis in Great Falls has long supported the Ezo Diocese of the Anglican Church in South Sudan. Their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Isaac Ephraim regularly corresponds with us. The following note was received from him on July 28, 2023:
Category Archives: Ezo
Priests in Ezo need Bikes
The Diocese of Ezo is quite large, and very few people have cars or other motor vehicles. Priests walk or use bicycles (when they have them!) to travel to visit parishioners and conduct church business. Priests in the northern-most sections of the Diocese recently rode their bikes over 90 miles to attend meetings at theContinue reading “Priests in Ezo need Bikes”
Bishop of Ezo is Isaac Ephraim J. Bangisa
The current Bishop of Ezo is Isaac Ephraim J. Bangisa. Bishop Isaac has brought a depth of organizational experience from his work with World Vision and World Relief in South Sudan. After his enthronement, he held a strategic planning session with local government and church leaders to create a five-year plan to help the Diocese move forward.Continue reading “Bishop of Ezo is Isaac Ephraim J. Bangisa”
What are the Socio-Economics of Ezo?
What are the Socio-Economics or Ezo? Ezo is located in a remote part of South Sudan, near the border with the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Poverty is endemic — the annual income is about $1,000 per person. …
Enthronement of Bishop Isaac Ephraim in Ezo
“I just lack suitable words that I can use to thank all of you for your prayer and support. Please, know that without your efforts we wouldn’t have come this far. May our good Lord richly bless you all.“ –Bishop Isaac Ephraim His enthronement took place on Oct 10th. St. Francis Church supports discrete projects inContinue reading “Enthronement of Bishop Isaac Ephraim in Ezo”
Newly consecrated Bishop for the Diocese of Ezo
Consecration of Bishop Isaac Ephraim