By Baraka John The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has mobilized over 100 local youth in Riimenze to participate in the construction of a new hospital, creating both healthcare infrastructure and economic opportunities for young people in the community. The youth have produced more than 100,000 bricks for the hospital project, which is…
By Joseph Ernesto TOMBURA COUNTY — The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their role in maintaining peace and stability in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. The county has experienced conflict for more than three years, forcing thousands of civilians to…
By Paite Calistus The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday as Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala officially opened the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Major Seminary at Yabongo in Yambio County. The inauguration began with a solemn Holy Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, where Bishop Hiiboro urged seminarians…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called on seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy to commit themselves to prayer, disciplined study, and community life as the Major Seminary opens its 2026 academic year. In his opening message delivered to seminarians and academic staff, Bishop Hiiboro emphasized that the seminary…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has issued a heartfelt pastoral letter calling for forgiveness, reconciliation, and sustained peacebuilding efforts following a demanding 10-day pastoral mission to the Western Deanery of Tombura. The mission, which covered 16 parishes across Yambio, Nzara, Ezo, and Tombura, saw the Bishop traverse difficult terrain—enduring eight punctures and…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially opened a new Women’s Center in Tombura County, providing a dedicated space for recovery and empowerment in a region rebuilding after years of conflict. Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro blessed and inaugurated the facility on Wednesday, hailing it as a significant step forward for local women…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially launched a new Pastoral Centre for the Western Deanery in Tombura, marking a significant milestone in strengthening pastoral services within the deanery. The centre was launched on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro. During the…
By Baraka John Construction of the St. Raphael Mother and Child Hospital in Tombura is making steady progress, offering renewed hope for improved healthcare services for local residents and thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the area. Once completed, the facility is expected to play a vital role in addressing maternal and child health…
By Baraka John The construction of a historic convent by the Congregation of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration of Guadalupe is steadily progressing in Rii Yubu, a spiritual and social milestone for the local community and the wider mission of the Church. The project, which began in July 2025, is envisioned as a center…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has laid the foundation stone for a new primary school in Ngboko Ave Maria, marking a significant step toward expanding access to education in the area. Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized the Catholic Church’s long-standing commitment to education, describing it as central…
