By Baraka John Thousands of Christians of Yambio gathered in the heart of Yambio on Sunday 13th 2025, to celebrate Palm Sunday, joining the global Christian community in marking the beginning of Holy Week. The faithful at the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) participated in a solemn and vibrant procession…
In the wake of a historic papal transition, we sit down once again for an in-depth conversation with Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, this time we are reflecting not just on the election of Pope Leo XIV and what this new pontificate means for the African Church, for South Sudan,…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Juba have issued a communiqué following their Annual Meeting from July 15-17, 2026, calling on political leaders, institutions, and all citizens to prioritize peace, dialogue, and constitutional order as South Sudan prepares for democratic elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. The bishops…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Bishop Emmanuel Bernadino Lowe of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Loa in Magwi County by members of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on 26th March 2025, which resulted to killing of one person and injuring another. Bishop…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As many Catholics have quietly stepped away from the Eucharist, often burdened by personal struggles, or painful life experience, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala in his June 21st letter themed “A loving Invitation Back to the Table of the Lord” has appealed to all Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio…
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,…
A Transformational Hub for Youth, Peace, Sport and Community Development By Sr. laurencila Akinyi, FSSAYAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — In a historic and visionary move, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio has officially established and named a new multipurpose sports and community facility — the Bishop Gasi Abangite Memorial Stadium (BGAMS) — intended to become a…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday 21st April 2025, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala have urged all the Christians of Tombura-Yambio Diocese and all people of good will to” perform act of charity and service in honor of Popes spirit of compassion”. The bishop Eduardo called upon all…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a powerful appeal on the third anniversary of the disappearance of Reverend Father Luke Yugue and his driver, Mr. Michael Gbeko, calling for truth, justice, and accountability while directing that Holy Masses be…
By Emmanuel Mandella Dr. Taban Charles, a dedicated medical practitioner, at St. Teresa Hospital Nzara, in sharing both the miracles and the challenges that define South Sudan’s fragile health sector called for urgent action, community resilience, and a renewed national focus on healthcare. “Many children have miraculously made it out of this structure, even in…
