By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As many Catholics have quietly stepped away from the Eucharist, often burdened by personal struggles, or painful life experience, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala in his June 21st letter themed “A loving Invitation Back to the Table of the Lord” has appealed to all Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio…
One-Day Workshop on Peacebuilding & Peaceful Electoral Environment — 4 December 2025, Curia CDTYBy Sr. laurencila Akinyi, FSSA YAMBIO — At a one-day workshop convened on 4 December 2025 under the banner of Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission (DJPC) — the Western Equatoria “Peace Mouthpiece” — the faithful, community leaders, youth delegates and civil society…
Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In the spirit of sustainable agriculture and rural development, the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio (CDTY), under the visionary leadership of Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has embarked on a transformative journey of training personnel in the field of Agriculture. In his letter shared with the Rurugene Online Newsletter, Bishop Eduardo has…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) joyfully celebrated the 25th anniversary of priesthood of Rev. Ezikiel Sungerukuari, the parish priest of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Gangura Payam. Rev. Sungerukuari, affectionately known as “Rev. Sunge” by local parishioners, was ordained in the year 2000 by Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako in Khartoum,…
Hope and new life filled the air today as St. Theresa Mission Hospital officially launched the construction of its first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a groundbreaking step toward saving the most fragile and precious lives: newborns. The solemn and joyful event was presided over by Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese…
By Waure Eddy The Azande Kingdom made history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Cultural Festival, held at Yambio Freedom Square. The two-day celebration, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” brought together communities from Nvolo to Kubiri Boor in a vibrant display of traditional dances, foods, and shared heritage. The festival aimed…
By Waure Eddy St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to strengthen precautionary measures against ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, emphasizing prevention and vigilance even as South Sudan remains free of confirmed cases. The awareness session, held Thursday…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE, SOUTH SUDAN — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has issued a significant Administrative Order restricting vaccination, medical interventions, and all external activities in Catholic schools unless accompanied by parental presence and written diocesan authorization. The directive, signed by His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of…
From Humble Chapel to Flourishing Parish: The Inspiring Journey of St. John the Baptist Catholic Quasi Parish, Tindoka In the heart of the Nambianzia region, a small chapel emerged in 1980, marking the inception of a spiritual journey that would later flourish into the vibrant community known today as St. John the Baptist Catholic Quasi…
By: Emmanuel Mandela In a bid to foster unity and stability among peacekeepers and the community of Yambio, the Western Equatoria State Basketball Association All Stars clashed with the UNMISS All Stars in an exhilarating match, with scores ending at 34-36 in favor of the UNMISS team. Head of the Western Equatoria basketball squad, Mr….
