![Picture of Dave Dettoni, and the Executive Vice President of Sudan Relief Fund (SRF) one of the principal donors speaking during the commissioning ceremony in Nzara [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-06-at-8.32.56-AM-400x250.jpeg "“We are Not Just Donors We are Investors in Hope,” Say’s SRF VP at Nzara Pediatric Ward Commissioning")
By: Emmanuel Mandella The newly constructed pediatric ward at St. Teresa’s Mission Hospital in Nzara in Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has been described not just as a product of charity, but as a long-term investment in the health and future of South Sudan’s children. Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony of the newly constructed…
By Arkangelo Rangabia As the International Prayer Days come to an end on Sunday 5th January 2024 organized by the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) at the three border points in Holy Spirit Midwest Deanery Ezo and St Gabriel Kodati Chapel that brought together four Countries namely South Sudan, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of…
By Baraka John The South Sudan Council of Churches lamented that differences among the state leadership are hindering the planned peace conference intended to reconcile the divided community of Tombura County. Morris Okwera who is a mediation coordinator with the South Sudan Council of Churches told the Rurugene online newsletter, that the people on the…
Last Friday, the community of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Tindoka Yambio came together in great numbers to partake in the revered tradition of the Way of the Cross. This solemn event, commemorating the Passion and death of Jesus Christ, served as a powerful moment for Christians to reflect, meditate, and embrace the…
By Baraka John On 27th April 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) marked a joyful milestone on Sunday as Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made his first pastoral visit to St. Joseph Quisi Parish, located in Ikpiro, Yambio Municipality. The event drew hundreds of faithful from the community who gathered to welcome the bishop with…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has expressed profound gratitude to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for their message of solidarity following the tragic killing of approximately 200 innocent civilians in Ayod County and Abiemnhom County earlier this month. In a letter dated March 20, 2026, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala,…
By Emmanuel Mandela The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a firm moral warning against the recruitment of children into armed forces, describing the practice as inherently wrong and a direct assault on the future of South Sudan. Bishop Hiiboro delivered his remarks during the commemoration of International…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has issued a strong pastoral appeal to consecrated men and women in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to actively recruit and form local vocations to ensure the future sustainability of the Church. The Bishop delivered the message during his homily for the World Day of Consecrated Life…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Tombura–Yambio, Western Equatoria State — December 24, 2025 The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, Most Rev. Dr. Eduardo Hiboro Kussala, has issued a heartfelt Christmas message to the priests of the diocese, expressing gratitude for their faithful service and encouraging unity, perseverance, and renewed hope amid ongoing challenges in…
By Waure Eddy The newly appointed Minister of Transport, Road and Bridges, Honorable Elia Richard Box, has outlined his vision for improving road infrastructure across Western Equatoria State, emphasizing the critical role of roads in fostering development and security throughout the region. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the minister expressed gratitude for the opportunity…
