By Joseph Ernesto About 34 catholic priests of the catholic diocese of Tambura Yambio have concluded 10 days program under the theme “Coming Home” The catholic priests underwent several spiritual moments in the ten days including training for capacity development for clergy which has been facilitated by Christian Research and Advisory Trust of Africa CORAT….
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 Emmanuel Mandella “South Sudanese must embrace the fire of truth and justice if the nation is to rise above its divisions and painful past, Catholic Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala declared. Delivering his homily on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, bishop Kussala explained that Jesus’ words, “I came to bring fire on earth,”…
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…
By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Staff of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) and the Diocesan Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have officially commenced their Christmas holiday break, concluding a year of dedicated service with an uplifting message of positivity, steadfastness, and renewed commitment ahead of the new…
By Waure Eddy. The community of Tindoka has formally declared an end to child marriage and sexual and gender-based violence, marking a historic commitment to protecting children and women following comprehensive training conducted by AMREF Health Africa in collaboration with the State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, with support from UNFPA, Canada, Sweden,…
![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. Laurencila, FSSA. Reverend Father Victor Sende, the priest entrusted with ministry in three mission parishes across Maridi County, continues to inspire hope and transform communities through exemplary pastoral leadership rooted in service, simplicity, and dedication, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio reported. Serving St. Lucy Parish Mambe, St. Agnes Parish Ras’Olo, and St. Monica…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially unveiled a commemorative portrait of the late Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, honoring one of the South Sudan’s most influential religious leaders and peacemakers. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday at the 11th Anniversary feast of the late Bishop at St. Mary’s Cathedral in…
By Baraka John The South Sudan Council of Churches lamented that differences among the state leadership are hindering the planned peace conference intended to reconcile the divided community of Tombura County. Morris Okwera who is a mediation coordinator with the South Sudan Council of Churches told the Rurugene online newsletter, that the people on the…
