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…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA During his pastoral visit to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala expressed his fear of the mental well-being of children since they are the terrible victims of conflict. “I’m afraid of their mental well-being because they live in small squeezed places with hundreds and hundreds of…
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…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has appealed to all parishes, institutions, and all people of goodwill to hold prayers for four days beginning today 2nd May 2024 for the safe release of Fr. Luke Yugue and Mr. Michael Gbeko as the search for them enters day five…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the missing of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver Mr. Michael Gbeko, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has appealed to the president of South Sudan, H.E Salvakir Mayardid to intervene for the release of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver who went missing for the last two days. “I am…
By. Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the shocking disappearance of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver Mr. Michael Gbeko who went missing on April 27, 2024, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) has announced three days of mourning from 23rd – to 25th May 2024 ending with a funeral Mass on…
By: Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) headed by Bishop Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala has launched the beginning of farming season in the diocese with the sole objective to increase food production, a crucial step towards addressing food security in the state. The launching took place in the morning of Saturday at…
By Baraka The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on Sunday has ordained seven seminarians into diaconate after the seminarians met the eligibilities that qualified them for the ordination. The seven seminarians come from within the CDTY and from other catholic congregations outside South Sudan. While addressing the newly ordained deacons and the novice, His…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In the heart of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, a profound sadness has settled over the community. The passing of two remarkable women, Hon. Veronica Anni and Miss Mary Aurupai, has left a void that cannot be easily filled. Yet, amid the tears and sorrow, there is a deep sense…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA To prioritize eye health and ensure the well-being of residents, eye specialist doctors will host a series of eye screening services from Wednesday to Friday this week, in the communities of Nzara and Yambio, along with their surroundings, With a focus on accessibility and community well-being, these screening sessions aim…
