International Dialogue Training Empowers Youth At-Risk in Western Equatoria State

By Waure Eddy  The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), in collaboration with South Sudan’s National Ministry of Peace Building and with funding from the African Union, has organized a one-day training on international dialogue for youth at-risk in Western Equatoria State.  The initiative comes at a critical time, as many young people in…

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Community Forum in Yambio Builds Resilience Against Hate Speech and Conflict Narratives

By Waure Eddy Fifty Participants from diverse backgrounds gathered in Yambio for a one-day community forum focused on strengthening resilience against hate speech and conflict-driven narratives. The event, organized by Digital Rights Frontline (DRF) based in Juba, follows a similar training held in September on combating harmful information across South Sudan. Hate speech, misinformation, and…

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Ninety-Four Christians Confirmed at Munguo Catholic Parish, Maridi — Ceremony Led by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro

By Alex Bimo MUNGUO / Maridi — Joy and celebration filled Munguo Catholic Parish on Sunday, 30 November 2025, as ninety-four Christians received the Sacrament of Confirmation in a vibrant ceremony presided over by Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). The event — described by parishioners as one of the…

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National Examination for 2025 Officially Begins Nationwide

By John Baraka, The long-awaited National Examination for the year 2025, has officially commenced across South Sudan, marking a significant moment for students, teachers, and education stakeholders throughout the country. This year, more than 44,000 candidates have registered to sit for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE), a milestone that demonstrates the growing…

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SOUTH SUDAN’S TOMBURA-YAMBIO DIOCESE ISSUES RALLYING CRY FOR “HOPE AND PEACE” IN 2025 ADVENT MESSAGE

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. YAMBIO, South Sudan – In a powerful pastoral letter addressed to a nation grappling with the aftermath of conflict and displacement, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has declared the coming Advent season a pivotal moment for spiritual and social rebuilding, tying it directly to the Pope’s Jubilee…

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THE OFFICIAL CLOSING OF THE FIRST SEMESTER AT ST. JOHN PAUL II INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY – YABONGO YAMBIO ON 28TH NOVEMBER 2025.

By. Sem. Peter Wandu Gabriel . Today marked the official closing of the first semester and the beginning of the holiday for all seminarians. The occasion included remarks and guidance from various administrators and guest of honour. Rev Fr Thomas Bagbiowia Vicar General CDTY. The first to address the congregants was Rev. Fr. Assisi who…

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AKOROGBODI WELCOMES A NEW DAWN: FOUNDATION STONE LAID FOR THE MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF THE NEEDY RESIDENT HOUSE IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TOMBURA–YAMBIO

Akorogbodi witnessed a moment of grace, joy, and historical significance today as Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, laid the foundation stone for the new Resident House of the Missionary Servants of the Needy (MSN), a congregation originally from Nigeria but now fully serving and rooted within our diocese. The…

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