![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 Waure Eddy The spirit of unity, culture, and education came alive as the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio launched the St. Daniel Comboni Celebration with a vibrant inter-school competition at St. Mary Primary School. The event, organized under the banner of CDTY Got Talent, marked the first time all Catholic schools in the region gathered…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic community in Yambio came together in joy and thanksgiving as Rev. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo celebrated his 18th anniversary of priestly service. Fr. Mbikoyo was ordained on December 2, 2007, by the late Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite. Since then, he has devoted his ministry to serving God and the people with…
By Elias Ginana and Joseph Chakaya In a heartfelt appeal, Colonel Henery Malesh Luiz, head of the Civil Defense and Fire Brigade in Western Equatoria State, has urged the community members of Yambio to pay due respect to the King of the Azande Kingdom and to embrace peaceful cohesion among all tribes within the Kingdom….
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Bishop Emmanuel Bernadino Lowe of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Loa in Magwi County by members of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on 26th March 2025, which resulted to killing of one person and injuring another. Bishop…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has appealed to all parishes, institutions, and all people of goodwill to hold prayers for four days beginning today 2nd May 2024 for the safe release of Fr. Luke Yugue and Mr. Michael Gbeko as the search for them enters day five…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has issued a strong pastoral appeal to consecrated men and women in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to actively recruit and form local vocations to ensure the future sustainability of the Church. The Bishop delivered the message during his homily for the World Day of Consecrated Life…
By Baraka John The director of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has called for urgent humanitarian support to thousands of displaced populations sheltering at the UNMISS compound in Tombura County, as a fresh wave of inter-communal violence broke in Tombura County. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo, said the renewed violent conflict has displaced…
By Emmanuel Mandela The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a firm moral warning against the recruitment of children into armed forces, describing the practice as inherently wrong and a direct assault on the future of South Sudan. Bishop Hiiboro delivered his remarks during the commemoration of International…
The Christ-The-King Parish community in Nabagu has successfully concluded its Month of May Rosary Devotion, celebrating a period of spiritual renewal, deepened faith, and strengthened Christian fellowship through faithful participation in prayer and reflection on God’s Word. Throughout May, which the Catholic Church dedicates to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, families, youth, women, men, and…
By Joseph Ernesto The diocesan annual youth music competition for peace kicked off in Yambio WES on Monday morning under the Theme “Maintaining Peace on Diversity”, the youth music festival brought close to 1000 young people in the six deaneries of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura Yambio. Speaking during the opening ceremony, His Lordship Barani…
