By Baraka John Bishop Barani Edward Hiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has departed for Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to attend a major continental church gathering, following a brief stop in Juba where he joined fellow bishops for the groundbreaking ceremony of South Sudan’s National Pastoral Center. Before departing the country, Bishop Hiboro joined…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSSCBC) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the brutal killing of innocent civilians in Ayod County, Jonglei State, and Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, calling the attacks an affront to God and humanity. Released on 2 March 2026, the statement…
By Waure Eddy Yambio State Hospital marked a rare and joyful occasion this week when mother Mariam Stephen safely delivered triplets — two boys and one girl — in what hospital staff say is the first triplet birth at the facility this year. All three infants are alive and in stable condition. However, the mother…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Drone strikes on the night of Sunday, 1 March 2026, and again on Monday, 2 March 2026, have severely damaged the diocesan compound of the Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan, destroying the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the bishop’s bedroom, office, and dining rooms, according to a communication issued by Rt. Rev….
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called for peace, unity, and collaborative leadership following the arrival of the newly appointed Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. Daniel Badangbu Rimbasa, who touched down in Yambio on Wednesday morning. Welcoming the Governor, Bishop Hiiboro expressed gratitude for…
By Waure Eddy The newly appointed Minister of Transport, Road and Bridges, Honorable Elia Richard Box, has outlined his vision for improving road infrastructure across Western Equatoria State, emphasizing the critical role of roads in fostering development and security throughout the region. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the minister expressed gratitude for the opportunity…
By. Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, has successfully concluded a five-day intensive agricultural training program for 30 smallholder farmers in Mambe Payam as part of ongoing efforts to boost food security and promote sustainable livelihoods across Western Equatoria. The training focused on…
By Ernesto Chakaya Thousands of faithful gathered at St. Mary Parish in Yambio as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Dr. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, officially launched the Second National Lenten Campaign 2026, bringing together Christians from different parishes to pray, reflect, and renew their commitment during this holy season…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has launched its Diocesan Lenten Program for 2026 under the motto “Return to the Lord and Live in Peace,” calling on all parishes, families, and Small Christian Communities to embrace a season of spiritual renewal, reconciliation, and active solidarity with the vulnerable. In a pastoral message…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has used the occasion of Valentine’s Day to deliver a powerful pastoral message urging South Sudanese families to embrace mature, faithful, and well-prepared love as the foundation for rebuilding the nation, describing superficial romance as insufficient for…
