US Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity with South Sudan Church Following Recent Massacres

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed profound ecclesial solidarity with the Church in South Sudan following the killing of approximately 200 innocent civilians in Ayod County in Jonglei State and Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative area. In a letter dated March 10, 2026, addressed to the…

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1st Azande Cultural Festival Ignites Spirit of Unity, Peace, and Reconciliation in Western Equatoria

By Waure Eddy The Azande Kingdom made history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Cultural Festival, held at Yambio Freedom Square. The two-day celebration, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” brought together communities from Nvolo to Kubiri Boor in a vibrant display of traditional dances, foods, and shared heritage. The festival aimed…

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Fr. Sasa Urged Parishes, and Institutions to Create Safe “Heavens” for Displaced Families

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…

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Bishop Hiiboro Invites the Diocese to Celebrate Corpus Christi with Theme “Go Where Nobody Wants to See Jesus”

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued an invitation to all parishes, missions, institutions, and families to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with faith, reverence, and joy, calling the faithful to carry the Eucharistic Christ beyond church walls…

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Farmers from Ezo, Yangiri and Ringasi are happy after receiving tools

Farmers in Western Equatoria Receive Agricultural Tools to Boost Second Season Productivity

By Waure Eddy In a major step toward strengthening food security and sustainable livelihoods, 90 farmers from Ezo, Yangiri, and Ringasi have received essential agricultural tools to support their second farming season. The distribution was carried out by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) under its Sustainable Agriculture Project, funded by the Scottish…

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Bishop Hiiboro Thanks US Catholic Bishops for Solidarity Following South Sudan Massacres

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has expressed profound gratitude to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for their message of solidarity following the tragic killing of approximately 200 innocent civilians in Ayod County and Abiemnhom County earlier this month. In a letter dated March 20, 2026, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala,…

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Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio: Newly Appointed Priests and Deacons Take Oath of Commitment

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio has officially commissioned newly appointed priests and deacons following a solemn oath-taking ceremony presided over by His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at the Bishop’s Residence. During the ceremony, the appointees pledged their commitment to serve faithfully in their respective pastoral and administrative assignments. The oath…

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