By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) joyfully celebrated the 25th anniversary of priesthood of Rev. Ezikiel Sungerukuari, the parish priest of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Gangura Payam. Rev. Sungerukuari, affectionately known as “Rev. Sunge” by local parishioners, was ordained in the year 2000 by Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako in Khartoum,…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Fr. Santo Gaba Samuel and Fr. Ezekiel Sungerukuari James clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), who celebrated their Jubilees yesterday on the Feast of Corpus Christi, in South Sudan have been urged to let their priesthood continue to bear holy, humble fruit, one soul at a time. In…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As many Catholics have quietly stepped away from the Eucharist, often burdened by personal struggles, or painful life experience, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala in his June 21st letter themed “A loving Invitation Back to the Table of the Lord” has appealed to all Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio…
By CODEP Humanitarian Emergency Desk The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), operating under the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), on Thursday 19th successfully distributed essential relief aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Rii-Menze Catholic Parish, Yambio County. The aid distribution, carried out on June 19, 2025, was made possible through generous funding…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Father Usumo Emmanuel Sahangagine Peter a South Sudanese priest from the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) on sharing his pastoral experience for the last two and half months in Kenya acknowledged that he has learned a lot especially in the area of “Small Christian Communities (SCCs), a grassroot model of…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In responding to question disturbing majority of Christians of Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) on why priests are sent for further studies instead of being assigned in various parishes, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized that priests need to acquire advanced degrees not for prestige but to sharpen their minds, expand…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA “When I return to my home diocese, I intend to carry forward the lessons of pastoral presence, community participation, and lay involvement. I have seen how empowering the laity, especially youth and women, strengthens the parish”, says Fr. Wenengbi Moses who is among the three newly ordained priests from Catholic…
Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the tragic sorrow that has engulfed the El Fashir city, Sudan, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has expressed his deep sorrow and solidarity with bishop Tombe, the bishop of El-Obeid Diocese, Sudan, who is currently on his pastoral visit among the refugees in the Yida Parieng and Abeyi Administrative Area. On…
By Emmanuel Mandella In a vital step toward peace and reconciliation, the Sudan and South Sudan Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), launched a capacity-building program on Tuesday focused on trauma healing and reconciliation for catechists serving across multiple dioceses. The gathering brought together catechists from Our Lady of Fatima…
On Fraternity, Peaceful Collaboration, and Respect for Religious and Cultural Identity By Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Dear friends, brothers and sisters in this noble APF forum, Warm Pentecost greetings to you all! I join this important and intense discussion today out of a deep conviction as one who shares in our collective dream of a peaceful,…
