By Baraka John As the Christian community marked 11th anniversary of the passing of the late Bishop Emeritus Joseph Gasi Abangite, 268 Catholics on Friday 12th 2025 in a solemn celebration received the sacrament of confirmation in his honor. Confirmation in the Catholic Church is the sacrament that strengthens and completes a Christian’s initiation…
By Baraka John Presiding over the Mass of Sacrament of Confirmation, bishop Hiiboro Kussala, have urged all the faithful of Tombura-Yambio Diocese to pray for a spirit of unity, peace, and the presence of the Holy Spirit among the people of South Sudan, as the country continues to grapple with ongoing instability, during the…
Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA As the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) prepares to celebrate the 95th birthday of Bishop Gasi Abangite, one of the South Sudan’s most revered Church leaders who is remembered for his lifelong dedication to peace and reconciliation on 13th September 2025, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called upon South Sudanese to…
The motto given by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala “Bible in one hand and hoe in the other” is no longer just an inspiring phrase in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. It is becoming a lived reality, as priests commit themselves to both spiritual nourishment and practical development in their parishes. One shining example is…
Early Life and Formation Born in 1928 in Mupoi, in the heart of Western Equatoria, Joseph Gasi was nurtured in the soil of faith that would later blossom into a lifetime of service. From his early days, he exhibited a deep love for learning, prayer, and the community around him. His journey to the priesthood…
By Waure Eddy In a major step toward strengthening food security and sustainable livelihoods, 90 farmers from Ezo, Yangiri, and Ringasi have received essential agricultural tools to support their second farming season. The distribution was carried out by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) under its Sustainable Agriculture Project, funded by the Scottish…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA Following the death of over 1000 people in Tarasin village after a devastating landslide, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has sent message of condolence to bishop Yuna Tombe Trille Kuku, the clergy of El Obeid, the faithful people of Marrah Mountains and urged that the “memory of the people of Tarasin…
By Waure Eddy Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has called on all South Sudanese to reject violence and embrace peace, compassion, and national unity. Speaking during the 1st Annual Diocesan Audience held at the bishop’s residence in Curia, the Bishop addressed the deepening crisis affecting communities across the country….
![Picture of the Bishop Barani Hiiboro Kussala while talking to the audience, [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/vPicture-of-the-Bishop-Barani-Hiiboro-Kussala-while-talking-to-the-audience-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpg "Bishop Hiiboro Calls for Self-Reliance and Nonviolent Speech in South Sudan")
By Emmanuel Mandella Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio has urged South Sudanese to embrace self-reliance and abandon the destructive language of division, saying that dignity and peace can only be built when people choose healing words and sustainable actions. In a message delivered to clergy, laity, and community…
The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has issued an official statement vehemently denying recent allegations circulating on social media accusing the Diocese and its bishop, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, of involvement in arms trafficking to support conflict in Tombura County. In what church officials describe as baseless and malicious propaganda, social media reports claim…
