By Waure and Bimo In a vibrant ceremony held at the Anisa FM radio station compound, the Regular Callers of Western Equatoria State officially launched their first-ever uniform—an initiative that symbolizes unity, civic responsibility, and the power of grassroots media engagement. The event drew a large crowd of local residents, journalists, and media representatives from…
On 21st of September 2025, St. Peter Catholic Parish, Namaku, joyfully welcomed the pastoral visit of Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY). The occasion was distinguished by two central moments: a fundraising drive for the purchase of a parish sound system and the solemn celebration of the sacraments. In…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has officially unveiled a commemorative portrait of the late Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, honoring one of the South Sudan’s most influential religious leaders and peacemakers. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday at the 11th Anniversary feast of the late Bishop at St. Mary’s Cathedral in…
The visiting Archbishop to the Catholic diocese of Tombura Yambio has been flown back to Kenya on Tuesday morning; His Grace Anthoney Muheria who is the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri spent nearly 7 days in the Diocese of Tombura Yambio. The Archbishop’s return from his visit to the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA In ushering in the Holy Week, Bishop Eduardo, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio, in his statement themed “Behind the Cross is Life”, has wished all the faithful the “blessing of the Suffering and Risen Lord Jesus Christ” calling upon them to embrace each other in the…
By Seminarian Ndangi William Kamunde On the 21st of September 2024, the Apostolic Nuncio paid a pastoral visit to St. Paul Major Seminary Juba South Sudan, and reminded them to stick to their prayers to avoid running into trouble. “Priest only run it trouble when they stop saying their prayers”. In his homily during the…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has issued a heartfelt pastoral letter calling for forgiveness, reconciliation, and sustained peacebuilding efforts following a demanding 10-day pastoral mission to the Western Deanery of Tombura. The mission, which covered 16 parishes across Yambio, Nzara, Ezo, and Tombura, saw the Bishop traverse difficult terrain—enduring eight punctures and…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA In responding to question disturbing majority of Christians of Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) on why priests are sent for further studies instead of being assigned in various parishes, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized that priests need to acquire advanced degrees not for prestige but to sharpen their minds, expand…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The celebration of the 7th anniversary of priesthood for Rev. Fr. Natale Vairi Simangi, Rector of the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy (Major Seminary) in Tombura–Yambio Diocese, took on a profoundly meaningful and deeply symbolic form this week — not through formal sermons…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has laid the foundation stone for a new primary school in Ngboko Ave Maria, marking a significant step toward expanding access to education in the area. Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala emphasized the Catholic Church’s long-standing commitment to education, describing it as central…
