Bishop Hiiboro Delivers Medicine and Essential Supplies to Tambura Health Facilities
By Waure Eddy The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has fulfilled his promise to support local health facilities by donating medicine and essential supplies to the Barracks health facility and Tambura County Hospital. The pledge was made last month during the visit of the Greek Heart Doctors,…
Catholic Bishops Condemn Civilian Massacres in South Sudan, Demand Justice and End to Cycle of Revenge
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSSCBC) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the brutal killing of innocent civilians in Ayod County, Jonglei State, and Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, calling the attacks an affront to God and humanity. Released on 2 March 2026, the statement…
CODEP Empowers Youth Through Bricklaying for New Riimenze Hospital
By Baraka John The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has mobilized over 100 local youth in Riimenze to participate in the construction of a new hospital, creating both healthcare infrastructure and economic opportunities for young people in the community. The youth have produced more than 100,000 bricks for the hospital project, which is…
Two Sisters Renew Vows During Feast of the Assumption in Joyful Diocesan Celebration
By Waure Eddy. Two religious sisters have solemnly renewed their vows for one year each during the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with formal vow declarations signed by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. Sister Ruth Akurut of the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
Bishop Hiiboro, Sakure Community Launch Diocesan Farmland Project
By Joseph Ernesto Sakure, Western Equatoria State — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, in partnership with the Sakure community, has officially launched a large diocesan farmland site, marking a major milestone in the Church’s efforts to promote food security, agricultural development, and economic empowerment. The launch ceremony, held on 20 December 2025 at St. Teresa…
Episcopal Vicar Visits Farmer Groups, Emphasizes Knowledge Over Handouts
By Waure Eddy. The Episcopal Vicar of Central Deanery, Reverend Father Basana Alfred, has toured the Uze Farmers Group at Bakiri Center and the Ngindo Farmers Group at Baguga Chapel, accompanied by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, affirming the Diocese’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and community self-reliance. The Wednesday visit formed part of…
“Your Life Must Be Centered Around God”, Archbishop Muheria’s Message to the Seminarians of St. John Paul II
On his visit to the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio from the 8th-13th, 2024, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri, Kenya, his Grace Anthony Muheria upon meeting with Seminarians of St. John Paul II Minor Seminary, reminded the seminarians on the importance of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future…
Franz Bracht Secondary School Makes History as Rii-Yubu Hosts National Exams for the First Time
By. John Baraka RII-YUBU, SOUTH SUDAN — A historic milestone was reached today in Rii-Yubu as 42 students sat for their National Examinations at Franz Bracht Secondary School—the first time such exams have ever been held in the area. Among the 42 candidates, 38 are students of Franz Bracht Secondary School, while 6 candidates joined…
Bishop Hiiboro Calls for National Conversation on Social Media and Child Development Following Pope’s Encyclical
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a Pastoral Commentary on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and the United Kingdom’s Decision to Restrict social media Access for children under 16, calling for urgent National Conversation about the kind…