Dec 2–3, 2025 | Curia, Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY)Theme: “The Youth Who Build Peace, Build the Future” YAMBIO — Youth delegates from all ten counties of Western Equatoria State gathered at the Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) for a two-day Intergenerational Youth Peace Dialogue, a workshop aimed at strengthening youth leadership…
By Joseph Ernesto NAKOFOO / Yambio — The Christian community of St. Stephen Nakofoo Chapel — located about seven miles from Yambio town — gathered in joy and deep gratitude on Tuesday, December 2025, as Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura‑Yambio, blessed the site of their new church under construction….
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), in collaboration with South Sudan’s National Ministry of Peace Building and with funding from the African Union, has organized a one-day training on international dialogue for youth at-risk in Western Equatoria State. The initiative comes at a critical time, as many young people in…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic community in Yambio came together in joy and thanksgiving as Rev. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo celebrated his 18th anniversary of priestly service. Fr. Mbikoyo was ordained on December 2, 2007, by the late Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite. Since then, he has devoted his ministry to serving God and the people with…
By John Baraka, The long-awaited National Examination for the year 2025, has officially commenced across South Sudan, marking a significant moment for students, teachers, and education stakeholders throughout the country. This year, more than 44,000 candidates have registered to sit for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE), a milestone that demonstrates the growing…
By. John Baraka RII-YUBU, SOUTH SUDAN — A historic milestone was reached today in Rii-Yubu as 42 students sat for their National Examinations at Franz Bracht Secondary School—the first time such exams have ever been held in the area. Among the 42 candidates, 38 are students of Franz Bracht Secondary School, while 6 candidates joined…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. YAMBIO, South Sudan – In a powerful pastoral letter addressed to a nation grappling with the aftermath of conflict and displacement, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has declared the coming Advent season a pivotal moment for spiritual and social rebuilding, tying it directly to the Pope’s Jubilee…
Akorogbodi witnessed a moment of grace, joy, and historical significance today as Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, laid the foundation stone for the new Resident House of the Missionary Servants of the Needy (MSN), a congregation originally from Nigeria but now fully serving and rooted within our diocese. The…
By Baraka John The Sustainable Initiative for the Future Kinasidu Africa (SIFA), the investment and development arm of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), officially welcomed its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Joseph Tindiri, during a brief ceremony held in Curia on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Hon. Tindiri assumes office following his appointment on…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA As pupils and pupils across South Sudan continues with their Primary Leaving Examination and students prepare to sit for National Examinations, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) shared a message of encouragement and spiritual support to all pupils and students In a pastoral letter dated…
