Priest Embodies Gospel of Service: Fr. Victor Sende Transforms Communities Through Hard Work and Humble Leadership
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Reverend Father Victor Sende, the priest entrusted with ministry in three…
Priest Embodies Gospel of Service: Fr. Victor Sende Transforms Communities Through Hard Work and Humble Leadership
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Reverend Father Victor Sende, the priest entrusted with ministry in three mission parishes across Maridi County, continues to inspire hope and transform communities through exemplary pastoral leadership rooted in service, simplicity, and dedication, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio reported. Serving St. Lucy Parish Mambe, St. Agnes Parish Ras’Olo, and St. Monica…
CODEP Issues Ebola Alert and Advisory Notice Following DRC Outbreak Near Border
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has issued an Alert and Advisory Notice Directing the Wholeness and Wellness Health Service Department, St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Health Workers, Community leaders, and the General Public to heighten alertness and preparedness measures following recent reports of Ebola Epidemic outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic…
Bishop Hiiboro Praises Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence as “Timely and Overdue”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has described Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, as a very Timely and perhaps Overdue Document for the modern World and the Church, calling for serious Study and Implementation Across Catholic Institutions. In a response to Sr. Laurencila…
Over 100 Community Leaders Complete Dialogue Training to Strengthen Peacebuilding in Western Equatoria
By Waure Eddy. More than 100 community members from across Western Equatoria State concluded a three-day training on community dialogue processes on Friday, aimed at strengthening local capacity to resolve disputes and sustain peace at the grassroots level. The training brought together community leaders, church leaders, civil society organizations, youth representatives, government officials, and women’s…
Young Christian Students Hold Successful Recollection on Future Building Through Daily Choices
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Young Christian Students of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio held their first Recollection of 2026 at St. Jude Catholic Spiritual Centre on May 22, focusing on how daily choices shape future outcomes and the importance of building Strong Spiritual Foundations through Prayer and the Sacraments. The day-long program, themed “Building…
Vicar General Blesses Historic Renovation and New Construction at Two Parishes in Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio
By Alex Bimo The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Reverend Father Thomas Bagbiowia, has officially blessed the renovation of historic old wall blocks built in 1947 at Our Lady of Assumption Riimenze Parish and blessed the foundation of seven new blocks at St. Paul Gitikiri Parish during a Special Church Ceremony attended…
Medjugorje Touched my Soul: A Journey of Silence, Healing, Peace and God’s Presence
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. What was planned as a brief 30-hour spiritual stopover became a 63-hour encounter with God’s grace. Bishop Eduardo Kussala, concluding an extensive pastoral journey through Poland and Slovenia, arrived in the holy pilgrimage site of Medjugorje — and found himself unable to leave as quickly as planned. “Those sacred hours touched…
Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Issues Comprehensive Health Guidelines for Clergy and Pastoral Workers
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has issued comprehensive medical and health guidelines for priests, religious, catechists, seminarians, and pastoral agents working in the tropical rainforest environment of Western Equatoria State, where missionaries face numerous health risks including malaria, typhoid, and dangerous travel conditions. The guidelines, released on May 13, 2026, by…
Ezo Vicariate Priests Hold Strategic Meeting to Strengthen Pastoral Coordination and Prepare for Major Events
By Sr. Laura Akinyi, FSSA. Priests serving in the Vicariate of Ezo have held their second vicariate meeting of 2026, making important resolutions on pastoral coordination, preparations for welcoming newly assigned priests, and the upcoming celebration of the late Bishop Joseph Gasi’s anniversary. The meeting held on May 16, 2026, brought together key pastoral leaders…
Christians Celebrate Launch of Parish House Construction in Gangura Payam
By Waure Eddy Christians at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Gangura Payam gathered in joy on Thursday to witness the official launching of a new parish house construction project, supported by the Sudan Relief Fund and implemented by Vision Company Ltd in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio under the leadership of Bishop Barani…
