By Eddy Waure One hundred internally displaced households in Tambura County have received food assistance from the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund. Tambura County currently hosts 13 displacement camps following five years of conflict since 2021. Families in these camps continue to struggle with shortages…
By Baraka John Yambio, South Sudan — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on Saturday convened its first-ever diocesan family conference, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s pastoral outreach to families. Held at St. Mary Parish Mother of God in Yambio, the conference brought together married couples and families from across the diocese…
By Waure Eddy The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has fulfilled his promise to support local health facilities by donating medicine and essential supplies to the Barracks health facility and Tambura County Hospital. The pledge was made last month during the visit of the Greek Heart Doctors,…
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan As a Catholic Bishop who has served under the pontificate of Pope Francis, and as someone working in South Sudan—a country he loved deeply—I am profoundly moved by the news of his passing. Like so many around the world whose lives he touched, I feel…
By Waure Eddy. Thirty journalists representing major media outlets across Western Equatoria State have completed a three-day training on conflict-sensitive monitoring and human rights reporting conducted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, equipping media professionals with technical skills to document abuses responsibly while avoiding speech that fuels division or hatred in communities. The…
By seminarian Mboriidie Simon On 16th October 2024, in an inspiring initiative at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Diabio, the Shalom Christian Organization launched a tailoring training program to uplift local women and foster growth within the community. Rev. Fr. Wasi Benjamin, the parish priest and Director of Shalom Christian Organization, extended his sincere gratitude to…
![Picture of the Bishop to the left and acting chairperson of HIV commission in WES next to him, plus HIV coordinator and AFENET field officer to the right after their meeting [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-the-Bishop-to-the-left-and-acting-chairperson-of-HIV-commission-in-WES-next-to-him-plus-HIV-coordinator-and-AFENET-field-officer-to-the-right-after-their-meeting-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Joins State Effort to Eliminate HIV in Western Equatoria by 2030")
By Emmanuel Mandella The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has thrown his full support behind a new strategic initiative aimed at eliminating new HIV infections in Western Equatoria State by 2030. During the meeting held at the bishop’s residence in Yambio, with delegation from the State HIV/AIDS Commission, the Ministry of…
By Baraka John Two clergy from the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio departed this morning for Malakal, where they will begin a three-year pastoral mission in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal. Reverend Wenengbi Ngbapai Moses and Deacon John Bangasu Santo were officially assigned to serve in Malakal following a directive issued by the Most Reverend Barani…
By Baraka John Hundreds of Catholic faithful gathered in Ibba County on Tuesday to celebrate the feast of St. Charles Lwanga, honoring the Ugandan martyr’s legacy of faith and courage. The celebration took place at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, where Fr. Bie Emmanuel presided over a solemn Mass attended by parishioners, local community leaders, and…
![Picture of Bishop Hiiboro, Priests and the 14 seminarians [Photo Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-Bishop-Hiiboro-Priests-and-the-14-seminarians-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-400x250.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Urges Support for Seminarians, as the Diocese Celebrates 14 Seminarians Completing Pre-Priesthood Orientation")
By Emmanuel Mandella A sense of hope and spiritual commitment filled the air in Nzara on Tuesday May 20, 2025, as 14 young seminarians were honored after successfully completing a five-month orientation at St. John Pre-Priesthood Formation House. Bishop Hiiboro reminded the faithful to support their sons and help them remain strong in faith since…
