Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Following the tragic sorrow that has engulfed the El Fashir city, Sudan, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has expressed his deep sorrow and solidarity with bishop Tombe, the bishop of El-Obeid Diocese, Sudan, who is currently on his pastoral visit among the refugees in the Yida Parieng and Abeyi Administrative Area. On…
By Baraka John The community of Yambio is celebrating a major milestone in education with the official inauguration of the newly constructed St. Augustine Nursery and Primary School, a state-of-the-art institution funded through international collaboration and local vision. The school, inaugurated last Saturday, was made possible through generous funding from the faithful of St. Joseph…
From Humble Chapel to Flourishing Parish: The Inspiring Journey of St. John the Baptist Catholic Quasi Parish, Tindoka In the heart of the Nambianzia region, a small chapel emerged in 1980, marking the inception of a spiritual journey that would later flourish into the vibrant community known today as St. John the Baptist Catholic Quasi…
By Alex Bimo In a vibrant display of unity, devotion, and educational spirit, Catholic schools from across the Diocese of Tambura-Yambio gathered at St. Mary Catholic Parish to celebrate the annual feast of St. Daniel Comboni. This year’s commemoration, held under the theme “Enkindle in them the Fire of Truth and Honesty,” brought together students,…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Tombura-Yambio, February 3, 2026 – Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has established an official Diocesan Regional Liaison and Diaspora Coordination Team to provide pastoral care and coordination for clergy, religious, and faithful from the diocese living beyond its territorial boundaries. The appointment, formalized through an…
By Amos Mongu Dessi Anisa, St. John Catholic University (SJCU) in Yambio has formally affiliated its agricultural programs with Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), marking a significant step towards addressing chronic food insecurity and unemployment in Western Equatoria State. The partnership was cemented on Thursday 24th 2025 during a high-level visit by a UMU delegation to…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has challenged young people in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to embrace holiness, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility as agents of peace and development in South Sudan. The Bishop delivered the message during the 2026 Annual Diocesan Youth Festival held on Friday, January 31, at Ezo Vicariate, coinciding…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference (SSSCBC) has called upon the President and all the people of South Sudan to resist temptation of reverting to arms and restraint, dialogue, and commitment to the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) amidst the escalating violence and deteriorating…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Drone strikes on the night of Sunday, 1 March 2026, and again on Monday, 2 March 2026, have severely damaged the diocesan compound of the Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan, destroying the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the bishop’s bedroom, office, and dining rooms, according to a communication issued by Rt. Rev….
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. YAMBIO, South Sudan – In a powerful pastoral letter addressed to a nation grappling with the aftermath of conflict and displacement, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has declared the coming Advent season a pivotal moment for spiritual and social rebuilding, tying it directly to the Pope’s Jubilee…
