CODEP Launches Village Savings and Loan Association Groups to Strengthen Community Resilience

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…

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Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Celebrates Assumption with Record Growth in Marian Devotion

By Waure Eddy. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio joined millions of faithful worldwide in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with profound joy and devotion at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Parish in Yambio. The Eucharistic celebration, presided over by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, marked a spiritual milestone…

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Central Deanery Choirs Gather at Bishop’s Residence to Sample Christmas Songs

By Waure Eddy Curia, Tombura–Yambio — Choir members drawn from various parishes within the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio gathered on Friday evening at the Bishop’s residence in the Curia for a special Christmas song sampling event, marking the start of preparations for the Christmas season. The colorful and prayerful gathering brought…

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Yambio Officials Conduct Assessment at Slaughterhouse, Call for Relocation and Improvement

By Baraka John Officials from Yambio County have called for the relocation and modernization of the town’s main slaughterhouse following an inspection that revealed poor hygiene and unsafe conditions. On Tuesday, 28th October 2025, the Commissioner of Yambio County, Hon. Michael Ismail Medi, led a high-level delegation that included the Minister of Animal Resources. Hon….

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Bishop Hiiboro Offers Prayer of Gratitude on his Birthday, Thanks Faithful for Outpouring of Love

 The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has published a deeply personal prayer of thanksgiving on the occasion of his birthday, expressing profound gratitude to God and to the countless people who have blessed him with their love, prayers, and support. In the prayer released on March…

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Christ-The-King Parish Nabagu Concludes Month of May Rosary Devotion with Spiritual Renewal and Gratitude

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…

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Santo Baballa Urges Yambio Community to Embrace Flower Cultivation for Environmental and Economic Gains

By Joseph Ernesto In an attempt aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing community aesthetics, Santo Baballa, a senior member of the Ministry of Agriculture Yambio, has called on community members to explore the benefits of flower cultivation. With extensive experience in agricultural practices, Baballa emphasizes the importance of learning how to plant flowers in…

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