By Joseph Ernesto About 34 catholic priests of the catholic diocese of Tambura Yambio have concluded 10 days program under the theme “Coming Home” The catholic priests underwent several spiritual moments in the ten days including training for capacity development for clergy which has been facilitated by Christian Research and Advisory Trust of Africa CORAT….
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Tombura–Yambio, Western Equatoria State — December 24, 2025 The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, Most Rev. Dr. Eduardo Hiboro Kussala, has issued a heartfelt Christmas message to the priests of the diocese, expressing gratitude for their faithful service and encouraging unity, perseverance, and renewed hope amid ongoing challenges in…
By Joseph Ernesto, josephchakaya@gmail.com The community of Bandi is abuzz are excited following the inauguration of a new Church building at Bandi Chapel, a project made possible through the support of Catholic Prayer War Room Group Members, in Bandi, South Sudan, and the generous contributions of local residents. The event, held on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, was…
By Sr. Henriette Anne Owino Mr. Simon Mikanipare the Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura Yambio in South Sudan appealed to all Kenyans to “tune their minds towards peaceful election”. “I appeal and submit my humble request to all Kenyans to tune their minds towards peaceful elections and smooth transitions for peaceful coexistence” he…
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 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 Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA The Missionary Community of St. Paul the Apostle has convened a comprehensive staff meeting at Ave Maria Mission, bringing together employees from both Ave Maria and St. Thomas parishes to discuss the mission’s pastoral and developmental activities in the region. The meeting was led by Reverend Father Albert, head of…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, on Sunday 28th September 2025, convened a half-day workshop that brought together catechists and members of the Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC) from the Central Deanery. The meeting, which focused on parish boundaries and church land, emphasized the importance of unity, collaboration, and…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. Reverend Deacon Tipoi Mark, a son of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio who was recently ordained to the Diaconate in Italy, has written a heartfelt letter of thanksgiving and filial gratitude to Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, expressing profound appreciation for his formation and the Bishop’s visionary leadership in sending…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In a spirit of unity and education, Bishop Barani Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala is embarking on a significant pastoral visit to three parishes: Sts. Peter and Paul in Naandi, Holy Trinity Andari, and the Christ the Redeemer Diabio Catholic Parishes. The visit is not only a spiritual endeavor but also a…
