By Joseph Ernesto As South Sudan celebrates its Independence Day, yesterday 9th July 2024, the king of the Azande Kingdom has issued a powerful call for the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to recognize the national uniform as a symbol that belongs to the entire nation, not to any individual or ethnic group. “The…
On behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, I extend to you all the blessings of God our Creator on this significant day of our national independence – the Republic of South Sudan. As we celebrate our singular freedom, let us also unite in the resilience of faith, keeping Jesus Christ, our Savior, and King,…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has sent a message of appreciation to the people of God thanking them for journeying with him in prayers as he marked his 16th anniversary since he was installed as the bishop of CDTY on 29th June…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA At the celebration of St. Peter and St. Paul on 29th June 2024, Fr. Thomas the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), reminded the Christians of the significance of St. Peter and St. Paul in the foundation of the Holy Catholic Church and asked them be united,…
By Elias Ginana The group of Azande Worldwide has reached out with distributions to orphans in Tombura County targeting over 200 households with the meager resources that give hope to the IDPs in different camps in Tombura. Rev. Pastor Malesh Arminio Maari, who heads the distribution program on 27th Thursday 2024 in Tombura spoke to…
In a stirring address during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi under the auspices of the National Eucharist Congress, on 2nd June 2024 at St. Mary Mother of God Parish Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), called upon the faithful of Western Equatoria State to embrace agricultural unity and opportunity….
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Graduands of the Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP) in Nairobi, Kenya have been advised to let their conscience be their guide, for it is the compass that steers them towards righteousness. Speaking at the 50th graduation ceremony on Friday, May 10th, where 30 out of 77 graduands were from the…
By Baraka John The director of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has called for urgent humanitarian support to thousands of displaced populations sheltering at the UNMISS compound in Tombura County, as a fresh wave of inter-communal violence broke in Tombura County. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo, said the renewed violent conflict has displaced…
By Sr. Henriette and Joseph Chakaya Amid uncertainty and fear, there are moments of profound inspiration that remind us of the power of faith, community, and the human spirit. Such was the case with a recent pastoral visit of bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala to Tombura County, a town gripped by conflict and turmoil. Despite the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Apart from the celebration of the Holy Mass during the heartfelt mission of compassion and solidarity of bishop Eduardo to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, the bishop also visited the camps in Tombura where many internally displaced persons (IDPs) are currently residing, from the church and extending his outreach…
