By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Staff of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) and the Diocesan Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have officially commenced their Christmas holiday break, concluding a year of dedicated service with an uplifting message of positivity, steadfastness, and renewed commitment ahead of the new…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Central Gangura Payam of Yambio County is one of the places where tragedy struck following the recent outbreak of wildfire in Western Equatoria State. Fr. Ezekiel Sungerukuari the Parish Priest of Gangura Parish appealed to all well-wishers and people of goodwill to urgently act and assist them. “On my behalf…
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 Waure Eddy Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has called on all South Sudanese to reject violence and embrace peace, compassion, and national unity. Speaking during the 1st Annual Diocesan Audience held at the bishop’s residence in Curia, the Bishop addressed the deepening crisis affecting communities across the country….
By Baraka John The administration of St. Teresa Hospital on Wednesday April 9th 2025, welcome three newly recruited medical doctors to further enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to the local communities. Dr. Taban Charles, an Associate Consultant in Gynecology and the Medical Director of St. Teresa Hospital, told Anisa radio that, the…
By Emmanuel Mandella In a strategic move to boost economic resilience and reduce dependency within the Church, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has trained more than 100 members of its devotional groups on financial sustainability. A total of 103 representatives drawn from the Holy Saints’ Central Deanery and the Holy Cross Mid-Central Deanery in…
By Baraka The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on Sunday has ordained seven seminarians into diaconate after the seminarians met the eligibilities that qualified them for the ordination. The seven seminarians come from within the CDTY and from other catholic congregations outside South Sudan. While addressing the newly ordained deacons and the novice, His…
By Alex Bimo The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Reverend Father Thomas Bagbiowia, has officially blessed the renovation of historic old wall blocks built in 1947 at Our Lady of Assumption Riimenze Parish and blessed the foundation of seven new blocks at St. Paul Gitikiri Parish during a Special Church Ceremony attended…
By Waure Eddy In a landmark gathering held on 5th November 2025 in Yambio, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, Letecia Benito, welcomed a promising agricultural initiative led by Mr. Isaac Oja, a native of WES and representative of Pro-Seed Company. The visitor, the acting Governor H.E. Justin Joseph Marona, marked a pivotal…
By Waure Emmanuel In a symbolic act that intertwines faith and environmental consciousness, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio (CDTY), received 12 mahogany seedlings from Mr. Anthony Zetti Martin. The gesture was welcomed with great appreciation and joy by the bishop, who regarded the seedlings as…
