By Baraka John The director of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has called for urgent humanitarian support to thousands of displaced populations sheltering at the UNMISS compound in Tombura County, as a fresh wave of inter-communal violence broke in Tombura County. Fr. Charles Mbikoyo, said the renewed violent conflict has displaced…
By Baraka John Residents in the western counties of Western Equatoria State have expressed deep concern and frustration over the significant increase in petrol prices in recent weeks. Residents, including farmers, traders, and commuters, have highlighted the adverse effects of these price hikes on their livelihoods. “The sudden increase in petrol prices has made it…
On 21st of September 2025, St. Peter Catholic Parish, Namaku, joyfully welcomed the pastoral visit of Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY). The occasion was distinguished by two central moments: a fundraising drive for the purchase of a parish sound system and the solemn celebration of the sacraments. In…
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…
By Emmanuel Mandella In a ceremony held on Monday, June 30, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) formally welcomed Mr. Lino Nungo as the new Secretary for the Diocese Secretariat Education office, taking over from Mr. Cesar Daudau, who has been appointed principal of Bishop Abangite College by the bishop. The transition event, led…
By Waure Eddy WAU / YAMBIO — The humanitarian arm of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has dispatched its Humanitarian Emergency Coordinator, Gibson Kamilio, on a fact-finding mission to communities hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Wau, Nagero, Tambura and neighboring Bazia — an effort aimed at assessing needs and delivering essential…
By. Emmanuel Mandela The Catholic Church in South Sudan has issued a strong moral warning against the growing misuse of social media, particularly among young people, cautioning that irresponsible online behavior is eroding human dignity, spreading trauma, and undermining societal values. In a pastoral statement released this week, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic…
By Joseph Ernesto TOMBURA COUNTY — The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their role in maintaining peace and stability in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. The county has experienced conflict for more than three years, forcing thousands of civilians to…
By Sr. laurencila, FSSA Vatican City, 7 January 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has called on the Franciscan Family and the wider Church to rediscover the enduring message of peace embodied by Saint Francis of Assisi, as the Church prepares to mark the VIII Centenary of the Saint’s death. In a letter addressed to the…
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…
