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Hope and new life filled the air today as St. Theresa Mission Hospital officially launched the construction of its first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a groundbreaking step toward saving the most fragile and precious lives: newborns. The solemn and joyful event was presided over by Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese…

By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Every year on October 10th, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), celebrates Catholic Education Day, a special occasion born from the resolutions of the First Diocesan Synod. The date, intentionally chosen to coincide with the feast of St. Daniel Comboni, honors the missionary’s pioneering spirit and his conviction that education…

By Waure Eddy The Azande Kingdom made history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Cultural Festival, held at Yambio Freedom Square. The two-day celebration, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” brought together communities from Nvolo to Kubiri Boor in a vibrant display of traditional dances, foods, and shared heritage. The festival aimed…

By Waure Eddy The kingdom of Western Equatoria State (WES) has launched its inaugural cultural festival aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and unity among communities. The two-day event, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” kicked off on October 10, 2025, at Yambio Freedom Square. The festival brought together various tribes from WES, particularly from…

By Baraka John Members of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in Yambio carried out a community cleaning exercise at Yambio State Hospital on Saturday, October 11. The event was led by Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), who joined dozens of parishioners in scrubbing wards, clearing hospital grounds, and…

By Amos Mongu In a landmark move to reshape South Sudan’s local economy, the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has launched an ambitious new initiative aimed at unlocking the region’s vast agricultural potential. The “Pilot Marketing Development System and Value Chain Analysis” project, officially unveiled during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, promises to bridge the long-standing…

By Alex Bimo In a vibrant display of unity, devotion, and educational spirit, Catholic schools from across the Diocese of Tambura-Yambio gathered at St. Mary Catholic Parish to celebrate the annual feast of St. Daniel Comboni. This year’s commemoration, held under the theme “Enkindle in them the Fire of Truth and Honesty,” brought together students,…

By Waure Eddy The spirit of unity, culture, and education came alive as the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio launched the St. Daniel Comboni Celebration with a vibrant inter-school competition at St. Mary Primary School. The event, organized under the banner of CDTY Got Talent, marked the first time all Catholic schools in the region gathered…

By Waure Eddy A fresh wave of violence erupted on Monday October 6th morning in Nagero County, Western Equatoria State, as armed confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO fighters intensified, leaving Nagero town deserted and hundreds of residents displaced. Youth Representative confirmed to Media that the renewed attack starts on…

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) pledged to construct a poultry house for the Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development (SARD) Institute, a move aimed at enhancing practical agricultural education for students. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting held on Monday between CODEP Director Fr. Charles Mbikoyo and SARD…