![Picture of Bishop Hiiboro, Priests and the 14 seminarians [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-Bishop-Hiiboro-Priests-and-the-14-seminarians-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-150x150.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Urges Support for Seminarians, as the Diocese Celebrates 14 Seminarians Completing Pre-Priesthood Orientation")
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of its first Bishop, Joseph Gasi Abangite, on September 13, 2024. Known for his humility, devotion to holiness, and efforts to promote peace and unity. In his pastoral message ahead of the anniversary, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro…
By. Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Tombura — A renewed sense of hope and resilience was witnessed in Tombura today as the Catholic community took a decisive step toward recovery and rebuilding after years of disruption caused by violence. Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, Acting Parish Priest of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, together with Christian faithful,…
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…
By. Gibson Kmilio Bakuyo WAU — More than 16,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Tombura, Maringidingo and Nagero counties arrived in Bazia Payam on 28 September 2025 — mostly women, children and the elderly — triggering a humanitarian emergency that demands urgent assistance. Aid workers from Caritas Tombura‑Yambio Diocese and Caritas Diocese of Wau, together…
By Joseph Ernesto, josephchakaya@gmail.com The community of Bandi is abuzz are excited following the inauguration of a new Church building at Bandi Chapel, a project made possible through the support of Catholic Prayer War Room Group Members, in Bandi, South Sudan, and the generous contributions of local residents. The event, held on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, was…
Newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan, His Excellency Archbishop Seamus Patrick Horgan has finally jetted today 29th August 2024 in Juba. Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Horgan on 14th May 2024, the Holy Father appointed the Msgr. Séamus Patrick Horgan the enunciator counsellor, as Apostolic Nuncio resident in South Sudan, at the same time elevating…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA With only one month and four days to the beginning of the Centenary celebration of faith in Rii-Yubu Ave Maria Catholic Mission of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of CDTY, has called upon all the Christians of CDTY and all people of goodwill to…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As the clergy, religious men and women, all the faithful of the Catholic Diocese Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), Soth Sudan and the entire congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary mourns over the death of Sr Bianca Gbinza, a pioneer, a torchbearer of faith, one who was the first to…
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,…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has expressed profound gratitude following a pastoral visit to Our Lady of South Sudan Western Deanery, during which he presided over several historic events marking spiritual renewal, community rebuilding, and deepened commitment to peace in…
