By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Staff of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) and the Diocesan Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have officially commenced their Christmas holiday break, concluding a year of dedicated service with an uplifting message of positivity, steadfastness, and renewed commitment ahead of the new…
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan As a Catholic Bishop who has served under the pontificate of Pope Francis, and as someone working in South Sudan—a country he loved deeply—I am profoundly moved by the news of his passing. Like so many around the world whose lives he touched, I feel…
Dear Friends, partners of humanitarian assistance at Government, Churches, NGO’s and CBOS level Lenten wishes and greetings to you all On my behalf and behalf of the Fire Victims of Thursday 22nd February 2024, I Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Sungerukuari James the Parish Priest of Gangura Catholic Parish call your attention to the above-mentioned recent fire…
By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA — Groups of agro-dealers, market suppliers and business intermediaries in Yambio have kicked off a comprehensive two-day orientation on essential business skills aimed at preparing them to launch and grow small-scale enterprises, improve livelihoods, and contribute to economic recovery in their communities. The event brings together beneficiaries of a…
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 Joseph Ernesto On August 15th Bishop Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala presided over a solemn Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of St. Mary catholic church, commemorating the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady Mary Mother of God. The celebration drew a large crowd of faithful, highlighting the importance of this significant event in the…
By Waure Eddy The faithful community at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Gangura Payam on Saturday 10th May 2025, launched a coffee plantation and established fish pond. Dubbed the “Green Gold Coffee Plantation”, the initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture and provide economic opportunities for the local Christian community. The launch was marked by prayer,…
By Eddy Waure Yambio Municipality has been shaken by the abduction of a three-week-old baby girl, Shapai Aku, stolen by an unknown person in the Asanza residential area in the early morning hours of Thursday, sparking urgent calls from community members for heightened vigilance and protection of children across Western Equatoria State. The incident occurred…
By Waure and Bimo In a vibrant ceremony held at the Anisa FM radio station compound, the Regular Callers of Western Equatoria State officially launched their first-ever uniform—an initiative that symbolizes unity, civic responsibility, and the power of grassroots media engagement. The event drew a large crowd of local residents, journalists, and media representatives from…
By Baraka John The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has held an inception meeting with authorities in Ibba County to launch a new humanitarian project aimed at supporting internally displaced persons who fled conflict from various parts of Western Equatoria State. The project, titled “Emergency Response and Recovery to IDPs who Fled Conflict in…
