By Waure Eddy St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to strengthen precautionary measures against ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, emphasizing prevention and vigilance even as South Sudan remains free of confirmed cases. The awareness session, held Thursday…
By Joseph Ernesto, josephchakaya@gmail.com The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala on 18th October 2024 graced Manikakara Parish and launched the foundation stone of Church construction. In his sermon, Bishop Hiiboro passionately encouraged parishioners to embrace God in their daily lives. “When we make God central to our lives, we find…
By Baraka John A new chapter in Catholic ministry was opened this weekend with the official launch of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) at St. Mary Parish Mother of God, Yambio. The launch took place during a special Mass commemorating the 11th anniversary of the passing of the late Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite, a beloved…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In memory of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will have nine-day of prayer called Novendiali starting with the funeral Mass in accordance with the ancient custom. According to the Vatican press release the celebration is open to all and each day will involve the participation of different groups. The first…
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 Waure Eddy Fifty Participants from diverse backgrounds gathered in Yambio for a one-day community forum focused on strengthening resilience against hate speech and conflict-driven narratives. The event, organized by Digital Rights Frontline (DRF) based in Juba, follows a similar training held in September on combating harmful information across South Sudan. Hate speech, misinformation, and…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), in collaboration with South Sudan’s National Ministry of Peace Building and with funding from the African Union, has organized a one-day training on international dialogue for youth at-risk in Western Equatoria State. The initiative comes at a critical time, as many young people in…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As many Catholics have quietly stepped away from the Eucharist, often burdened by personal struggles, or painful life experience, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala in his June 21st letter themed “A loving Invitation Back to the Table of the Lord” has appealed to all Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a powerful pastoral letter calling on all people of Western Equatoria State to revive the culture of peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and reconciliation that once defined the region, warning against the misuse of social…
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…
