A Transformational Hub for Youth, Peace, Sport and Community Development By Sr. laurencila Akinyi, FSSAYAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — In a historic and visionary move, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio has officially established and named a new multipurpose sports and community facility — the Bishop Gasi Abangite Memorial Stadium (BGAMS) — intended to become a…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA TOMBURA, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The Catholic faithful of Tombura greeted their newly appointed Parish Administrator, Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, with joy and enthusiasm this week following his official installation as Acting Parish Priest of Tombura Town and Administrator of the three Catholic parishes in the area. The parishes under…
By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA — Groups of agro-dealers, market suppliers and business intermediaries in Yambio have kicked off a comprehensive two-day orientation on essential business skills aimed at preparing them to launch and grow small-scale enterprises, improve livelihoods, and contribute to economic recovery in their communities. The event brings together beneficiaries of a…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE, SOUTH SUDAN — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has issued a significant Administrative Order restricting vaccination, medical interventions, and all external activities in Catholic schools unless accompanied by parental presence and written diocesan authorization. The directive, signed by His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of…
By Baraka John Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan — Twenty couples from parishes across the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) met on Friday for a special gathering focused on strengthening marriages and fostering unity within Christian families. The meeting was convened at the request of Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, who initiated the effort…
By Joseph Ernesto Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan — In a heartwarming event marking the beginning of the Christmas season, His Lordship Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, spent a joyful evening with children from the local community, sharing laughter, stories, and spiritual guidance. With a warm and fatherly presence, Bishop Hiiboro Kussala…
Catholic Education Board Reviews 2025 Activities, Adopts Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 TOMBURA–YAMBIO — The Catholic Education Board (CEB) of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio convened its final annual meeting of 2025 today, bringing together diocesan education officials, heads of Catholic institutions, and key stakeholders committed to the growth and strengthening of Catholic education across the…
JUBA — This morning, a delegation from Catholic Diocese of Tombura‑Yambio, led by Reverend Fr. Mbikoyo Charles, met with Séamus Patrick Horgan, the Apostolic Nunciature to South Sudan, in Juba to brief him on the dire humanitarian situation facing internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bazia Payam, Wau County. During the meeting, the delegation presented detailed…
By. Gibson Kmilio Bakuyo WAU — More than 16,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Tombura, Maringidingo and Nagero counties arrived in Bazia Payam on 28 September 2025 — mostly women, children and the elderly — triggering a humanitarian emergency that demands urgent assistance. Aid workers from Caritas Tombura‑Yambio Diocese and Caritas Diocese of Wau, together…
By, Joseph Ernesto. Nangbimo, Sakure Parish — Saturday, 6 December 2025 — The Catholic community of Nangbimo warmly welcomed Edward Hiiboro Kussala — Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio — during his pastoral visit to Nangbimo Chapel, part of St. Theresa Catholic Parish in Sakure. The visit marked a moment of spiritual renewal and communal…
