By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has challenged seminarians to allow themselves to be transformed by the love of Christ, using the examples of Saints Peter and Paul to illustrate how even those with profound failures can become pillars of the…
By Baraka John The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has called on the graduated first batch of police officers, who completed their six-month refresher training course to uphold police professional standards by preventing crimes, protecting human lives, and protecting public property. On Tuesday, September 17th, the South Sudan National Police Service…
By Baraka John Members of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in Yambio carried out a community cleaning exercise at Yambio State Hospital on Saturday, October 11. The event was led by Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), who joined dozens of parishioners in scrubbing wards, clearing hospital grounds, and…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued an invitation to all parishes, missions, institutions, and families to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with faith, reverence, and joy, calling the faithful to carry the Eucharistic Christ beyond church walls…
By Waure Eddy. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has officially launched the formation of eight Village Savings and Loan Association groups across four counties in Western Equatoria State, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen community resilience and promote financial inclusion among vulnerable…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio has officially commissioned newly appointed priests and deacons following a solemn oath-taking ceremony presided over by His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at the Bishop’s Residence. During the ceremony, the appointees pledged their commitment to serve faithfully in their respective pastoral and administrative assignments. The oath…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has expressed profound gratitude to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for their message of solidarity following the tragic killing of approximately 200 innocent civilians in Ayod County and Abiemnhom County earlier this month. In a letter dated March 20, 2026, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala,…
By Baraka John/Ernesto Chakaya Humanity Worldwide (HWW) has successfully concluded a four-month project aimed at strengthening refugee-led cooperatives and enhancing their access to private sector markets for long-term economic sustainability in Makpandu Refugee Settlement, Yambio County. Implemented between September and December 2025, the initiative focused on empowering refugees through cooperative development, capacity building, and market…
By Baraka John Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan — Twenty couples from parishes across the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) met on Friday for a special gathering focused on strengthening marriages and fostering unity within Christian families. The meeting was convened at the request of Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, who initiated the effort…
By Alex Bimo MUNGUO / Maridi — Joy and celebration filled Munguo Catholic Parish on Sunday, 30 November 2025, as ninety-four Christians received the Sacrament of Confirmation in a vibrant ceremony presided over by Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). The event — described by parishioners as one of the…
