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 Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Pope Leo XIV has issued a powerful message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, calling on Christians and all people of goodwill to embody the compassion of the Good Samaritan by drawing near to those who suffer, particularly the sick, elderly, and afflicted. In his message released from the…
By Sr. laurencila, FSSA Vatican City, 7 January 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has called on the Franciscan Family and the wider Church to rediscover the enduring message of peace embodied by Saint Francis of Assisi, as the Church prepares to mark the VIII Centenary of the Saint’s death. In a letter addressed to the…
By. John Baraka RII-YUBU, SOUTH SUDAN — A historic milestone was reached today in Rii-Yubu as 42 students sat for their National Examinations at Franz Bracht Secondary School—the first time such exams have ever been held in the area. Among the 42 candidates, 38 are students of Franz Bracht Secondary School, while 6 candidates joined…
By Baraka John Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology welcomed a new principal following a formal handover ceremony held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Mr. Ceaser Dowdow, formerly the Education Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), officially assumed the role of principal after his appointment by His Lordship Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary following the death of Sister Eliviria Miidie, Vicaress of the religious community. In a letter dated July 17, 2026, addressed to Mother General…
ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MARK 8 YEARS OF RESILIENT SUCCESS* Riimenze, 22 November, Joy, colour, and deep gratitude filled the Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Schools today as the community celebrated eight remarkable years of resilient growth, academic excellence, and holistic formation. The event featured the graduation of the Top Class Kindergarten, the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA Graduands at a Kenya-based Institute of Philosophy have been encouraged to uphold truth in order to overcome the challenges that are surrounding life. Bishop Hieronymus Joya, the Bishop of Maralal Diocese, Kenya, who was the main celebrant and the guest of honor at the 49th graduation ceremony at Consolata Institute…
By CODEP Humanitarian Emergency Desk The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), operating under the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), on Thursday 19th successfully distributed essential relief aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Rii-Menze Catholic Parish, Yambio County. The aid distribution, carried out on June 19, 2025, was made possible through generous funding…
By Eddy Waure The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has arrived in Tambura County to support the most vulnerable households affected by ongoing conflict, under its Emergency Food Assistance Program funded by the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund. CODEP, a national faith-based humanitarian and development organization with a strong presence in Western Equatoria State,…
