This article presents the beginnings of the 19th century evangelization of Sudan. The first steps in this evangelization were made by the Lazarists [Vincentians] (Missionaries of St. Vincent de Paul – CM). The article particularly emphasizes the role played by Polish Jesuit Fr. Maksymilian Ryłło in erecting the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa (April 14, 1846). He had an influence in interesting Bishop Annetto Casolani – the first Apostolic Vicar – in Africa, as well as in changing the route and destination of the first missionary expedition. As Apostolic Pro-Vicar, in spite of illness, he led this missionary expedition (1847–1848). In this expedition were: Maksymilian Ryłło SJ, Bishop Annetto Casolani (as a simple missionary), Ignatius Knoblehar SJ, Rev. Angelo Vinco, and Emmanuel Pedemonte SJ. The promising beginnings of this missionary undertaking under the leadership of Father Ryłło in Khartoum (purchasing and equipping of a house, constructing a chapel, establishing a school, exploring the area and planning the establishment of the first field missions) were interrupted by his death on June 17, 1848.

Open access: https://www.academia.edu/44554604

J. Różański, Maksymilian Ryłło SJ u początków drugiej ewangelizacji Sudanu, w: W. Cisło, J. Różański, M. Ząbek (red.), Bilad as-Sudan – Między przeszłością a teraźniejszością, Bernardinum:Pelplin 2020, s. 161-181.