By Baraka John The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) on Saturday 25th August 2024 officially handed over new health facilities to the communities of Ezo, Naandi, and Diobio to enhance healthcare services in these regions, which have long struggled with inadequate medical infrastructure. Speaking at the handover ceremony Rose Obede, Director General at the State…
By Baraka John Residents in the western counties of Western Equatoria State have expressed deep concern and frustration over the significant increase in petrol prices in recent weeks. Residents, including farmers, traders, and commuters, have highlighted the adverse effects of these price hikes on their livelihoods. “The sudden increase in petrol prices has made it…
By Baraka John Caritas South Sudan on Tuesday 13th, July 2024 held a one-day training session in Curia aimed at enhancing organizational operations and safeguarding practices for Catholic Organization for Peace and Development (CODEP) staff and managers. The training focused on the Caritas safeguarding policy, is designed to ensure that CODEP aligns with the Catholic…
By Joseph Ernesto As South Sudan celebrates its Independence Day, yesterday 9th July 2024, the king of the Azande Kingdom has issued a powerful call for the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to recognize the national uniform as a symbol that belongs to the entire nation, not to any individual or ethnic group. “The…
On behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, I extend to you all the blessings of God our Creator on this significant day of our national independence – the Republic of South Sudan. As we celebrate our singular freedom, let us also unite in the resilience of faith, keeping Jesus Christ, our Savior, and King,…
By Elias Ginana The group of Azande Worldwide has reached out with distributions to orphans in Tombura County targeting over 200 households with the meager resources that give hope to the IDPs in different camps in Tombura. Rev. Pastor Malesh Arminio Maari, who heads the distribution program on 27th Thursday 2024 in Tombura spoke to…
By Baraka John The director of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has called for urgent humanitarian support to thousands of displaced populations sheltering at the UNMISS compound in Tombura County, as a fresh wave of inter-communal violence broke in Tombura County. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo, said the renewed violent conflict has displaced…
By Sr. Henriette and Joseph Chakaya Amid uncertainty and fear, there are moments of profound inspiration that remind us of the power of faith, community, and the human spirit. Such was the case with a recent pastoral visit of bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala to Tombura County, a town gripped by conflict and turmoil. Despite the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Apart from the celebration of the Holy Mass during the heartfelt mission of compassion and solidarity of bishop Eduardo to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, the bishop also visited the camps in Tombura where many internally displaced persons (IDPs) are currently residing, from the church and extending his outreach…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA During his pastoral visit to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala expressed his fear of the mental well-being of children since they are the terrible victims of conflict. “I’m afraid of their mental well-being because they live in small squeezed places with hundreds and hundreds of…
