On his visit to the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio from the 8th-13th, 2024, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri, Kenya, his Grace Anthony Muheria upon meeting with Seminarians of St. John Paul II Minor Seminary, reminded the seminarians on the importance of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future…
By Waure Eddy In a powerful solidarity and long-standing partnership, Deputy Chair of Trustees of Windle Trust International, Alistair Mack, delivered a heartfelt statement during his visit to Western Equatoria State, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering commitment to nurturing education and empowering teachers across South Sudan. “For nearly 50 years, we have stood with the people…
On Fraternity, Peaceful Collaboration, and Respect for Religious and Cultural Identity By Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Dear friends, brothers and sisters in this noble APF forum, Warm Pentecost greetings to you all! I join this important and intense discussion today out of a deep conviction as one who shares in our collective dream of a peaceful,…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA Members of the Missionary Community of St. Paul (MCSP) from 25th to 26th November 2024, trained 40 catechists from St. Thomas and Ave Maria Parishes on “reaching out with a difference, children safeguarding and the vulnerable, role of the Catechists, and how to tackle the problems they go through”. In an online…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a Labour Day message calling on all Catholics and South Sudanese to embrace honesty and reject laziness while working toward food sufficiency, marking the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, the Patron saint of the Diocese. In his…
By Waure and Bimo In a vibrant ceremony held at the Anisa FM radio station compound, the Regular Callers of Western Equatoria State officially launched their first-ever uniform—an initiative that symbolizes unity, civic responsibility, and the power of grassroots media engagement. The event drew a large crowd of local residents, journalists, and media representatives from…
By Joseph Enarsto In a momentous announcement on Monday, 29th 2023, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) is set to launch the National Eucharistic Congress at the Diocesan level on 31st Wednesday at St. Mary Mother of God, under the theme “One Body, One Spirit in Christ”. This news was shared by the Vicar…
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 Waure Eddy. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio joined millions of faithful worldwide in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with profound joy and devotion at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Parish in Yambio. The Eucharistic celebration, presided over by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, marked a spiritual milestone…
By Baraka John The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has mobilized over 100 local youth in Riimenze to participate in the construction of a new hospital, creating both healthcare infrastructure and economic opportunities for young people in the community. The youth have produced more than 100,000 bricks for the hospital project, which is…
