By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has challenged young people in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to embrace holiness, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility as agents of peace and development in South Sudan. The Bishop delivered the message during the 2026 Annual Diocesan Youth Festival held on Friday, January 31, at Ezo Vicariate, coinciding…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), in collaboration with South Sudan’s National Ministry of Peace Building and with funding from the African Union, has organized a one-day training on international dialogue for youth at-risk in Western Equatoria State. The initiative comes at a critical time, as many young people in…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Epiphany Sunday ordination Mass at St. Augustine Parish in the Diocese of Tombura–Yambio was marked by a powerful call for holiness, unity, and social transformation as candidates for the Diaconate and the Holy Priesthood were urged to become living signs of hope during the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. Preaching…
One-Day Workshop on Peacebuilding & Peaceful Electoral Environment — 4 December 2025, Curia CDTYBy Sr. laurencila Akinyi, FSSA YAMBIO — At a one-day workshop convened on 4 December 2025 under the banner of Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission (DJPC) — the Western Equatoria “Peace Mouthpiece” — the faithful, community leaders, youth delegates and civil society…
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…
![Picture of Dave Dettoni, and the Executive Vice President of Sudan Relief Fund (SRF) one of the principal donors speaking during the commissioning ceremony in Nzara [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-06-at-8.32.56-AM-400x250.jpeg "“We are Not Just Donors We are Investors in Hope,” Say’s SRF VP at Nzara Pediatric Ward Commissioning")
By: Emmanuel Mandella The newly constructed pediatric ward at St. Teresa’s Mission Hospital in Nzara in Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has been described not just as a product of charity, but as a long-term investment in the health and future of South Sudan’s children. Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony of the newly constructed…
By. Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the shocking disappearance of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver Mr. Michael Gbeko who went missing on April 27, 2024, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) has announced three days of mourning from 23rd – to 25th May 2024 ending with a funeral Mass on…
By Eddy Waure Fifty farmers from the Uze and Ngindo farmer groups have completed an exposure visit to Solidarity Rimenze Farm, gaining practical insights into diverse farming techniques, seed cultivation methods, and land preparation strategies through direct observation and experience-based learning facilitated by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace with support from Manos Unidas….
By Emmanuel Mandella Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has condemned the tragic killing of Mr. Peter Mbia, Director General of the State Ministry of Education in Western Equatoria state saying that its “barbaric, illegal, and utterly un-Christian act,” and demanded swift and transparent accountability from both national and…
![Group photo taken during the opening training session at Bishop Residence in Curia [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-30-at-23.02.201-400x250.jpeg "Over 80 Young People Trained to Champion Reconciliation Across WES")
By Emmanuel Mandella In a bold step toward nurturing peace and reconciliation in Western Equatoria State, over 87 youth from across ten counties gathered in Yambio for a powerful one-day capacity-building workshop focused on peace building, reconciliation, and unity. The event, held at the residence of Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, was organized by the Catholic…
