![Picture of the Bishop to the left and acting chairperson of HIV commission in WES next to him, plus HIV coordinator and AFENET field officer to the right after their meeting [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-the-Bishop-to-the-left-and-acting-chairperson-of-HIV-commission-in-WES-next-to-him-plus-HIV-coordinator-and-AFENET-field-officer-to-the-right-after-their-meeting-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Joins State Effort to Eliminate HIV in Western Equatoria by 2030")
By Emmanuel Mandella The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has thrown his full support behind a new strategic initiative aimed at eliminating new HIV infections in Western Equatoria State by 2030. During the meeting held at the bishop’s residence in Yambio, with delegation from the State HIV/AIDS Commission, the Ministry of…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The Catholic University of South Sudan, St. John Campus, is set to host its first ever symposium on Saturday 24th May 2025 under the theme “Reimagining Higher Education: Shaping Mind, Driving Innovation, Transforming Society. The symposium seeks to create a vibrant platform for Catholic institutions of higher learning to engage…
By Sr Henriette Anne, FSSA At the celebration of Holy Mass in honor of Pope Francis’ life on Easter Friday 25th April 2025 at St. Theresa’s Cathedral, Kator, Juba, Archbishop Seamus Horgan, Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan, challenged the congregation and the nation at large to honor Pope Francis legacy not just with words but…
By: Emmanuel Mandella A solemn yet joyful mood filled the Curia residence in Yambio on Tuesday as Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio celebrated 31 years of priesthood. The ceremony brought together clergy, faithful, and community leaders to honor the bishop’s enduring commitment to spiritual leadership and service. The anniversary…
![Picture of Bishop Hiiboro, Priests and the 14 seminarians [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-Bishop-Hiiboro-Priests-and-the-14-seminarians-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Urges Support for Seminarians, as the Diocese Celebrates 14 Seminarians Completing Pre-Priesthood Orientation")
By Emmanuel Mandella A sense of hope and spiritual commitment filled the air in Nzara on Tuesday May 20, 2025, as 14 young seminarians were honored after successfully completing a five-month orientation at St. John Pre-Priesthood Formation House. Bishop Hiiboro reminded the faithful to support their sons and help them remain strong in faith since…
In the wake of a historic papal transition, we sit down once again for an in-depth conversation with Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, this time we are reflecting not just on the election of Pope Leo XIV and what this new pontificate means for the African Church, for South Sudan,…
By: Emmanuel Mandella A Catholic priest serving under the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has thrown his weight behind a controversial local order that authorizes the arrest and detention of idle young men loitering in the community suggesting they should also be barred from marrying. Earlier last week Ezo County authorities released 30 detained youths…
By Wen Amos Mongu The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), in partnership with international donors CAFOD and Trocaire, officially launched a one-year emergency and conflict response program aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) across 10 camps in Yambio and Nzara counties. Led by the Diocese’s development arm, CODEP, the project is designed to provide…
By: Emmanuel Mandella In a bold step toward transforming higher education in the region, the Catholic University of South Sudan, St. John Campus in Yambio, is expanding its academic programs and preparing for a major relocation next academic year, the initiative spearheaded by the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the initiative aims to empower South Sudanese…
By Waure Eddy The faithful community at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Gangura Payam on Saturday 10th May 2025, launched a coffee plantation and established fish pond. Dubbed the “Green Gold Coffee Plantation”, the initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture and provide economic opportunities for the local Christian community. The launch was marked by prayer,…
