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…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio joyfully welcomed back its shepherd, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, after nearly two months of official duties abroad. The bishop had been attending the annual board meeting of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and the Bishops’ Conference, before traveling to Malakal in solidarity with…
By Baraka John The administration of St. Teresa Hospital on Wednesday April 9th 2025, welcome three newly recruited medical doctors to further enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to the local communities. Dr. Taban Charles, an Associate Consultant in Gynecology and the Medical Director of St. Teresa Hospital, told Anisa radio that, the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In the heart of Western Equatoria State, a transformative movement is set to be launched – the “We Go to School” Three Years Campaign, led by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). This ambitious initiative, spanning from 2024 to 2026 is set to be launched…
By Joseph Ernesto In an attempt aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing community aesthetics, Santo Baballa, a senior member of the Ministry of Agriculture Yambio, has called on community members to explore the benefits of flower cultivation. With extensive experience in agricultural practices, Baballa emphasizes the importance of learning how to plant flowers in…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA TOMBURA, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The Catholic faithful of Tombura greeted their newly appointed Parish Administrator, Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, with joy and enthusiasm this week following his official installation as Acting Parish Priest of Tombura Town and Administrator of the three Catholic parishes in the area. The parishes under…
The motto given by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala “Bible in one hand and hoe in the other” is no longer just an inspiring phrase in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. It is becoming a lived reality, as priests commit themselves to both spiritual nourishment and practical development in their parishes. One shining example is…
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…
On his visit to the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio from the 8th-13th, 2024, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri, Kenya, his Grace Anthony Muheria upon meeting with Seminarians of St. John Paul II Minor Seminary, reminded the seminarians on the importance of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Séamus Patrick Horgan as the new Apostolic Nuncio for South Sudan, and elevated him to the dignity of Archbishop, giving him the Titular See of Árd Sratha in Ireland. The appointment was made public on Tuesday, May 14 by Holy See Press Office. The newly…
