Episcopal Vicar Visits Farmer Groups, Emphasizes Knowledge Over Handouts

By Waure Eddy. The Episcopal Vicar of Central Deanery, Reverend Father Basana Alfred, has toured the Uze Farmers Group at Bakiri Center and the Ngindo Farmers Group at Baguga Chapel, accompanied by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, affirming the Diocese’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and community self-reliance. The Wednesday visit formed part of…

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CODEP and Priests Supervise Farmers, Reinforce Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

By Waure Eddy. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, together with Catholic priests from the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, has conducted supervision visits to farmer groups in Uze and Ngindo, strengthening commitment to sustainable agriculture practices and community resilience. The visits to Uze Farmers Group at St. Theresa Bakiri Center and Ngindo Farmers Group at…

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Catholic Bishops of South Sudan Call for Peace and Dialogue Ahead of December Elections

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Juba have issued a communiqué following their Annual Meeting from July 15-17, 2026, calling on political leaders, institutions, and all citizens to prioritize peace, dialogue, and constitutional order as South Sudan prepares for democratic elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. The bishops…

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Bishop Hiiboro Extends Condolences for Sr. Eliviria Miidie, Dedicated Religious Educator and Formator

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary following the death of Sister Eliviria Miidie, Vicaress of the religious community. In a letter dated July 17, 2026, addressed to Mother General…

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Episcopal Vicar Tours Farmer Groups, Emphasizes Knowledge Over Handouts

By Eddy Waure. The Episcopal Vicar of Central Deanery, Reverend Father Basana Alfred, has toured the Uze Farmers Group at Bakiri Center and the Ngindo Farmers Group at Baguga Chapel, accompanied by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, affirming the Diocese’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and community self-reliance. The visit, conducted on Wednesday, formed…

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CODEP and Catholic Priests Conduct Supervision Visit to Strengthen Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

By Waure Eddy. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, together with Catholic priests and diocesan leadership, has conducted a supervision visit to the Uze Farmers Group at St. Theresa Bakiri Center and the Ngindo Farmers Group at St. Mary Chapel Baguga, aimed at encouraging farmers to remain committed to their agricultural practices and strengthening…

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Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Receives Two Land Cruisers to Strengthen Pastoral and Healthcare Services

By Baraka John. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has received two new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles from the Sudan Relief Fund during a handover ceremony on Wednesday, marking a significant contribution to the diocese’s capacity to deliver pastoral ministry and healthcare services across Western Equatoria State. The donation strengthens diocesan infrastructure and demonstrates continued partnership…

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Seventy-One NCDS Officers Celebrate Promotion as Western Equatoria Strengthens Civil Defense Leadership

By Waure Eddy. Seventy-one officers of the National Civil Defense Services have celebrated their promotion following a presidential decree issued by His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, marking a significant milestone in career advancement and institutional development for civil defense leadership in Western Equatoria State. The colorful promotion ceremony,…

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Bishop Hiiboro Extends Condolences Following Death of Seminarian Maurice Patrick Girisi

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a consolation message to the seminary community following the death of Maurice Patrick Girisi, a seminarian at St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Major Seminary in Yabongo, who passed away last Saturday….

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Colonel Henry Malesh Louis Promoted to Brigadier General as NCDS-WES Celebrates Milestone Achievement

By Eddy Waure  The National Civil Defense Service of Western Equatoria State has celebrated the official promotion of Colonel Henry Malesh Louis to the rank of Brigadier General, marking a significant milestone for the service and recognition of his leadership contributions to civil defense and emergency management in the state. The promotion of Brigadier General…

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