By Emmanuel Mandela The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a firm moral warning against the recruitment of children into armed forces, describing the practice as inherently wrong and a direct assault on the future of South Sudan. Bishop Hiiboro delivered his remarks during the commemoration of International…
By Waure Emmanuel St. Tereza Nzara Mission Hospital’s Eye and Dental Clinic will launch a special dental care initiative this week aimed at tackling various tooth-related problems in Western Equatoria State. The program, known as the “Deception Teeth Problematic” campaign, will offer specialized services that will benefit all residents of the region by addressing various…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. Cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and leaders of national Caritas organizations from 46 African countries have issued the Abidjan Declaration, affirming the Church’s mission of charity as constitutive of its identity and calling for renewed commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable across the continent. The declaration emerged from a historic gathering…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA The launching of the centenary celebration that had been slated to take place at the Ave Maria Catholic Mission Ngboko on April 29th, 2023, in Rii – Yubu, Tombura County has been called off “due to the military confrontation taking place currently in Rii – Yubu”. In a statement signed…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Missionary Community of St. Paul the Apostle has convened a comprehensive staff meeting at Ave Maria Mission, bringing together employees from both Ave Maria and St. Thomas parishes to discuss the mission’s pastoral and developmental activities in the region. The meeting was led by Reverend Father Albert, head of…
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 In a powerful stride toward strengthening democratic participation and peacebuilding, Anisa FM Radio, a member of the Catholic Radio Network (CRN), with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), held a one-day training on community engagement and freedom of expression. The event, held at the Anisa FM premises in Yambio, brought together regular…
By Waure Eddy Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has commended the administration and staff of St. Tereza Mission Hospital Nzara for their dedication and progress in delivering healthcare services despite ongoing challenges. The hospital administration briefed the Bishop on current working conditions, noting that operations remain steady and staff continue…
By Baraka John The Christian faithful at the Catholic Diocese of Tombura have been urged to be mindful of environmental conservation to curtail climatic change in the state. While presiding over a mass at St. Mary parish in Yambio, Bishop Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized to the faithful the importance of protecting the environment that God…
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio on 16th April 2023, the Divine Mercy Sunday, joined the faithful Christians of St. Luke Parish Nyengiri for the Eucharist celebration. During the celebration, the prelate erected a shrine of the Holy Cross. According to Bishop Kussala, the dream of having the…
