By Baraka John On 27th April 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) marked a joyful milestone on Sunday as Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made his first pastoral visit to St. Joseph Quisi Parish, located in Ikpiro, Yambio Municipality. The event drew hundreds of faithful from the community who gathered to welcome the bishop with…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In memory of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will have nine-day of prayer called Novendiali starting with the funeral Mass in accordance with the ancient custom. According to the Vatican press release the celebration is open to all and each day will involve the participation of different groups. The first…
My personal experience of Pope Francis is always a new world. Pope Francis once spoke to me on the phone. When I picked up, I was frozen with awe. But he gently said, “Eduardo, bring quickly the list of the vacant dioceses in your conference”. It was a moment of divine surprise and deep responsibility….
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan As a Catholic Bishop who has served under the pontificate of Pope Francis, and as someone working in South Sudan—a country he loved deeply—I am profoundly moved by the news of his passing. Like so many around the world whose lives he touched, I feel…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday 21st April 2025, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala have urged all the Christians of Tombura-Yambio Diocese and all people of good will to” perform act of charity and service in honor of Popes spirit of compassion”. The bishop Eduardo called upon all…
By Joseph Ernesto Chekaya In a breathtaking demonstration of penitence, unity, and deep faith, more than ten thousand Catholic faithful converged in the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to solemnly mark the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. The Way of the Cross procession began at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish and reverently made its…
Take care of one another. Speak well of each other. Carry one another’sburdens. Forgive quickly. Rejoice together. Let love and unity be the air webreathe as clergy in this beloved diocese. In our unity, the grace of God willoverflow
By Baraka John Thousands of Christians of Yambio gathered in the heart of Yambio on Sunday 13th 2025, to celebrate Palm Sunday, joining the global Christian community in marking the beginning of Holy Week. The faithful at the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) participated in a solemn and vibrant procession…
By Baraka John The administration of St. Teresa Hospital on Wednesday April 9th 2025, welcome three newly recruited medical doctors to further enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to the local communities. Dr. Taban Charles, an Associate Consultant in Gynecology and the Medical Director of St. Teresa Hospital, told Anisa radio that, the…
