By Emmanuel Mandella In a vital step toward peace and reconciliation, the Sudan and South Sudan Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), launched a capacity-building program on Tuesday focused on trauma healing and reconciliation for catechists serving across multiple dioceses. The gathering brought together catechists from Our Lady of Fatima…
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…
By Joseph Chakaya and Simone Mboride The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio witnessed a significant spiritual event as Bishop Barani Eduardo on Sunday 10th August 2024, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to over 300 children at the Our Lady Assumption of Catholic Parish in Riimenze. The Bishop’s arrival was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception…
JUBA — This morning, a delegation from Catholic Diocese of Tombura‑Yambio, led by Reverend Fr. Mbikoyo Charles, met with Séamus Patrick Horgan, the Apostolic Nunciature to South Sudan, in Juba to brief him on the dire humanitarian situation facing internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bazia Payam, Wau County. During the meeting, the delegation presented detailed…
By Joseph Ernesto Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), yesterday 22nd, September 2024, at St. Mary Mother of God Parish Yambio, urged South Sudanese citizens to embrace love for their country as a pathway to peace. In his homily the local ordinary of CDTY emphasized that true tranquility begins…
Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As the Republic of South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation marks its 14th Independence Day on Wednesday, July 9th, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura -Yambio (CDTY), Western Equatoria State, has emphasized to the citizens that true freedom is not just about the breaking of…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called for stronger collaboration among humanitarian partners to support hundreds of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) currently sheltering in Source Yubu, Tombura County. Speaking during a pastoral visit to the refugee settlement on Sunday, Bishop Eduardo…
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 Waure Eddy The newly appointed Minister of Transport, Road and Bridges, Honorable Elia Richard Box, has outlined his vision for improving road infrastructure across Western Equatoria State, emphasizing the critical role of roads in fostering development and security throughout the region. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the minister expressed gratitude for the opportunity…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has used the occasion of Valentine’s Day to deliver a powerful pastoral message urging South Sudanese families to embrace mature, faithful, and well-prepared love as the foundation for rebuilding the nation, describing superficial romance as insufficient for…
