“Priesthood is a Vocational Call” says Fr Thomas at the 25th Anniversary of Rev. Ezikiel Sungerukuari

By Baraka John   The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) joyfully celebrated the 25th anniversary of priesthood of Rev. Ezikiel Sungerukuari, the parish priest of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Gangura Payam. Rev. Sungerukuari, affectionately known as “Rev. Sunge” by local parishioners, was ordained in the year 2000 by Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako in Khartoum,…

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Head of CDTY Calls for Environmental Conservation, as Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday 

By Baraka John The Christian faithful at the Catholic Diocese of Tombura have been urged to be mindful of environmental conservation to curtail climatic change in the state. While presiding over a mass at St. Mary parish in Yambio, Bishop Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized to the faithful the importance of protecting the environment that God…

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Marasendeyo Farmers Complete Five-Day Training in Sustainable Agriculture in Ezo County

By Eddy Waure A Group of 30 Smallholder farmers from the Marasendeyo Farmers Group in Ezo County have successfully completed a five-day intensive training on modern farming and sustainable agriculture techniques. The farmers group were given over-role by Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) under the Sustainable Agriculture Project funded by the Scottish CODEP,…

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Western Equatoria State Basketball Association All Stars Promote Unity in Friendly Match Against UNMISS All Stars

By: Emmanuel Mandela In a bid to foster unity and stability among peacekeepers and the community of Yambio, the Western Equatoria State Basketball Association All Stars clashed with the UNMISS All Stars in an exhilarating match, with scores ending at 34-36 in favor of the UNMISS team. Head of the Western Equatoria basketball squad, Mr….

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Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Issues Comprehensive Health Guidelines for Clergy and Pastoral Workers

By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has issued comprehensive medical and health guidelines for priests, religious, catechists, seminarians, and pastoral agents working in the tropical rainforest environment of Western Equatoria State, where missionaries face numerous health risks including malaria, typhoid, and dangerous travel conditions. The guidelines, released on May 13, 2026, by…

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