By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called on seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy to commit themselves to prayer, disciplined study, and community life as the Major Seminary opens its 2026 academic year. In his opening message delivered to seminarians and academic staff, Bishop Hiiboro emphasized that the seminary…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has issued a heartfelt pastoral letter calling for forgiveness, reconciliation, and sustained peacebuilding efforts following a demanding 10-day pastoral mission to the Western Deanery of Tombura. The mission, which covered 16 parishes across Yambio, Nzara, Ezo, and Tombura, saw the Bishop traverse difficult terrain—enduring eight punctures and…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially opened a new Women’s Center in Tombura County, providing a dedicated space for recovery and empowerment in a region rebuilding after years of conflict. Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro blessed and inaugurated the facility on Wednesday, hailing it as a significant step forward for local women…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially launched a new Pastoral Centre for the Western Deanery in Tombura, marking a significant milestone in strengthening pastoral services within the deanery. The centre was launched on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro. During the…
By Baraka John Construction of the St. Raphael Mother and Child Hospital in Tombura is making steady progress, offering renewed hope for improved healthcare services for local residents and thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the area. Once completed, the facility is expected to play a vital role in addressing maternal and child health…
By Baraka John The construction of a historic convent by the Congregation of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration of Guadalupe is steadily progressing in Rii Yubu, a spiritual and social milestone for the local community and the wider mission of the Church. The project, which began in July 2025, is envisioned as a center…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has laid the foundation stone for a new primary school in Ngboko Ave Maria, marking a significant step toward expanding access to education in the area. Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized the Catholic Church’s long-standing commitment to education, describing it as central…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called for stronger collaboration among humanitarian partners to support hundreds of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) currently sheltering in Source Yubu, Tombura County. Speaking during a pastoral visit to the refugee settlement on Sunday, Bishop Eduardo…
By Sr. laurencila, FSSA Vatican City, 7 January 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has called on the Franciscan Family and the wider Church to rediscover the enduring message of peace embodied by Saint Francis of Assisi, as the Church prepares to mark the VIII Centenary of the Saint’s death. In a letter addressed to the…
By Baraka John A team of heart specialists from Greece has arrived at the Curia under the CDTY-COPED initiative to provide both general and specialized healthcare services within the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio. According to diocesan officials, the medical team began its mission on Tuesday morning by conducting health assessments and consultations for religious leaders…
