On 21st of September 2025, St. Peter Catholic Parish, Namaku, joyfully welcomed the pastoral visit of Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY). The occasion was distinguished by two central moments: a fundraising drive for the purchase of a parish sound system and the solemn celebration of the sacraments. In…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA TOMBURA, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The Catholic faithful of Tombura greeted their newly appointed Parish Administrator, Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, with joy and enthusiasm this week following his official installation as Acting Parish Priest of Tombura Town and Administrator of the three Catholic parishes in the area. The parishes under…
By Emmanuel Mandella Over 150 seminarians under the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) on Monday June 9, 2025 expressed deep admiration and gratitude to Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala for his unwavering support and spiritual mentorship as they journey toward priesthood. Gathered from across the diocese’s four seminary wings St. Joseph Minor Seminary in Maingbangaru, Orientation…
By Waure Eddy. The Ngindo Cooperative Farmers in Yambio County have officially launched a two-day training program on sustainable agriculture, supported by Manos Unidas and implemented by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food security and improve farming practices in Western Equatoria State. The program aims to…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA At the celebration of St. Peter and St. Paul on 29th June 2024, Fr. Thomas the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), reminded the Christians of the significance of St. Peter and St. Paul in the foundation of the Holy Catholic Church and asked them be united,…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the missing of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver Mr. Michael Gbeko, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has appealed to the president of South Sudan, H.E Salvakir Mayardid to intervene for the release of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver who went missing for the last two days. “I am…
Last Friday, the community of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Tindoka Yambio came together in great numbers to partake in the revered tradition of the Way of the Cross. This solemn event, commemorating the Passion and death of Jesus Christ, served as a powerful moment for Christians to reflect, meditate, and embrace the…
The Government of Western Equatoria State (WES), in partnership with the Catholic Church, has laid the foundation of St. John Catholic University in Yambio, a step towards expanding higher education opportunities in the state. Bishop Hiiboro appealed to the community to embrace the institution, saying education will empower children, nurture talent, and help the state…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) has announced the creation of a Diocesan Historical and Spiritual Archive to be established in Yambio, aimed at preserving the rich legacy of Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite and other local figures of holiness. The announcement was made by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala during a series of…
Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has arrived in the Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya’s Turkana region for a week-long pastoral visit centered on preaching at a spiritual retreat, celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Community of Saint Paul the Apostle, and…
