By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In a spirit of unity and education, Bishop Barani Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala is embarking on a significant pastoral visit to three parishes: Sts. Peter and Paul in Naandi, Holy Trinity Andari, and the Christ the Redeemer Diabio Catholic Parishes. The visit is not only a spiritual endeavor but also a…
![Picture of Bishop Hiiboro, Priest, Deacons and CDTY Seminarians after their consultation meeting of get together held at STTC [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Picture-of-Bishop-Hiiboro-Priest-Deacons-and-CDTY-Seminarians-after-their-consultation-meeting-of-get-together-held-at-STTC-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpg "“Embrace Hard Work, Self-Reliance, and Purpose” Says Bishop Hiiboro to Seminarians")
By Emmanuel Mandella On his audience with seminarians on Monday June 9th 2025, at Solidarity Training Center in Yambio, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese (CDTY), urged over 150 seminarians to embrace “self-discipline, hard work, and spiritual purpose” as they discern their call to the priesthood and that their formation is…
![Picture of the Bishop to the left and acting chairperson of HIV commission in WES next to him, plus HIV coordinator and AFENET field officer to the right after their meeting [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-the-Bishop-to-the-left-and-acting-chairperson-of-HIV-commission-in-WES-next-to-him-plus-HIV-coordinator-and-AFENET-field-officer-to-the-right-after-their-meeting-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Joins State Effort to Eliminate HIV in Western Equatoria by 2030")
By Emmanuel Mandella The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has thrown his full support behind a new strategic initiative aimed at eliminating new HIV infections in Western Equatoria State by 2030. During the meeting held at the bishop’s residence in Yambio, with delegation from the State HIV/AIDS Commission, the Ministry of…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called for stronger collaboration among humanitarian partners to support hundreds of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) currently sheltering in Source Yubu, Tombura County. Speaking during a pastoral visit to the refugee settlement on Sunday, Bishop Eduardo…
By. Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Tombura — A renewed sense of hope and resilience was witnessed in Tombura today as the Catholic community took a decisive step toward recovery and rebuilding after years of disruption caused by violence. Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, Acting Parish Priest of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, together with Christian faithful,…
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…
By Seminarian Ndangi William Kamunde On the 21st of September 2024, the Apostolic Nuncio paid a pastoral visit to St. Paul Major Seminary Juba South Sudan, and reminded them to stick to their prayers to avoid running into trouble. “Priest only run it trouble when they stop saying their prayers”. In his homily during the…
By Joseph Ernesto, josephchakaya@gmail.com The community of Bandi is abuzz are excited following the inauguration of a new Church building at Bandi Chapel, a project made possible through the support of Catholic Prayer War Room Group Members, in Bandi, South Sudan, and the generous contributions of local residents. The event, held on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, was…
By Joseph Ernesto Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan — In a heartwarming event marking the beginning of the Christmas season, His Lordship Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, spent a joyful evening with children from the local community, sharing laughter, stories, and spiritual guidance. With a warm and fatherly presence, Bishop Hiiboro Kussala…
By Baraka John Presiding over the Mass of Sacrament of Confirmation, bishop Hiiboro Kussala, have urged all the faithful of Tombura-Yambio Diocese to pray for a spirit of unity, peace, and the presence of the Holy Spirit among the people of South Sudan, as the country continues to grapple with ongoing instability, during the…
