By Baraka John The director of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has called for urgent humanitarian support to thousands of displaced populations sheltering at the UNMISS compound in Tombura County, as a fresh wave of inter-communal violence broke in Tombura County. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo, said the renewed violent conflict has displaced…
By Sr. Henriette and Joseph Chakaya Amid uncertainty and fear, there are moments of profound inspiration that remind us of the power of faith, community, and the human spirit. Such was the case with a recent pastoral visit of bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala to Tombura County, a town gripped by conflict and turmoil. Despite the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Apart from the celebration of the Holy Mass during the heartfelt mission of compassion and solidarity of bishop Eduardo to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, the bishop also visited the camps in Tombura where many internally displaced persons (IDPs) are currently residing, from the church and extending his outreach…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA During his pastoral visit to Tombura County on 19th May 2024, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala expressed his fear of the mental well-being of children since they are the terrible victims of conflict. “I’m afraid of their mental well-being because they live in small squeezed places with hundreds and hundreds of…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In an urgent plea for compassion and solidarity, Rev. Fr. Dominic Sasa, the Episcopal Vicar for Refugees, IDPs, and Migrants of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has called upon all parishes, institutions, and partners to extend their hands and hearts to those displaced by conflict and crisis. In his…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Séamus Patrick Horgan as the new Apostolic Nuncio for South Sudan, and elevated him to the dignity of Archbishop, giving him the Titular See of Árd Sratha in Ireland. The appointment was made public on Tuesday, May 14 by Holy See Press Office. The newly…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA On Monday, 5th May 2024, the outgoing chancellor of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) Rev. Dr. Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala after completing his terms of office successfully passed over the mantle to the incoming chancellor His Eminence Cardinal Ameyu Mulla the president of Sudan and South Sudan Catholic…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has appealed to all parishes, institutions, and all people of goodwill to hold prayers for four days beginning today 2nd May 2024 for the safe release of Fr. Luke Yugue and Mr. Michael Gbeko as the search for them enters day five…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the missing of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver Mr. Michael Gbeko, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has appealed to the president of South Sudan, H.E Salvakir Mayardid to intervene for the release of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver who went missing for the last two days. “I am…
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…
