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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Baraka John The Sustainable Initiative for the Future Kinasidu Africa (SIFA), the investment and development arm of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), officially welcomed its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Joseph Tindiri, during a brief ceremony held in Curia on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Hon. Tindiri assumes office following his appointment on…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA As pupils and pupils across South Sudan continues with their Primary Leaving Examination and students prepare to sit for National Examinations, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) shared a message of encouragement and spiritual support to all pupils and students In a pastoral letter dated…
By. Seminarian Simon Mboriidie, Diabio CDTY– The Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Diabio, has witnessed a noteworthy pastoral initiative aimed at empowering women and promoting self-reliance within the ecclesial community, as Sr. Elizabeth from Solidarity Teachers Training College, Yambio, conducted a three-day training workshop for 20 women, focusing on practical skills that can generate income and…
By. Baraka The celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King was filled with profound joy and spiritual renewal as the Catholic Action Apostolic Group welcomed more than one hundred new members into their fold. The newly admitted candidates joined the long-serving members in reaffirming their mission of service within the Church and the wider…
ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MARK 8 YEARS OF RESILIENT SUCCESS* Riimenze, 22 November, Joy, colour, and deep gratitude filled the Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Schools today as the community celebrated eight remarkable years of resilient growth, academic excellence, and holistic formation. The event featured the graduation of the Top Class Kindergarten, the…
