[Agenzia Fides] Lira -- The need to create new parishes in the diocese of Lira was confirmed in response to the requests of Christians in need of spiritual support from pastoral workers. In the note from the Bishops sent to Fides, it is clear that one of the factors that made it necessary to create new parishes is territorial distance. In fact, due to the often endless borders between one village and another, it is often not possible for Christians to receive the sacraments on a regular basis. In the newly established parish "St.