By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on 13th September 2025 announced the creation and elevation of several parishes and spiritual centers, alongside new diocesan-wide mandates for environmental sustainability and family renewal. The announcement was made by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at a deeply spiritual and celebratory gathering attended by clergy, religious,…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a powerful Easter message calling on South Sudanese to choose life over death, return to the land, and rebuild the nation with faith, courage, and love. In his Easter Message 2026, themed “He Is Risen: Secure Life, Restore…
By Baraka John. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has received two new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles from the Sudan Relief Fund during a handover ceremony on Wednesday, marking a significant contribution to the diocese’s capacity to deliver pastoral ministry and healthcare services across Western Equatoria State. The donation strengthens diocesan infrastructure and demonstrates continued partnership…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Since February 2025, the Franz Bracht Environmental Club as published by “The Climate Fix” has taken the lead in promoting environmental awareness and action across the Ngboko/Source Yubu community, South Sudan. With the region facing serious environmental problems like unpredictable weather, deforestation, and soil degradation, the club has stepped up…
By Baraka John Yambio – The Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) has assigned two of its clergy to serve in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal for a three-year term, in a move aimed at strengthening pastoral ministry and inter-diocesan cooperation in South Sudan. The appointments were announced in a communiqué titled Diocesan Structural Number A,…
Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA As the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) prepares to celebrate the 95th birthday of Bishop Gasi Abangite, one of the South Sudan’s most revered Church leaders who is remembered for his lifelong dedication to peace and reconciliation on 13th September 2025, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called upon South Sudanese to…
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….
ByWaure Eddy Farmers from Uze and Ngindo payams have officially embarked on planting activities following months of intensive training on sustainable agriculture organized by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace with funding support from Manos Unidas, marking the translation of classroom learning into productive field work. The two farmer groups successfully completed a comprehensive…
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. 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…
