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By. Sem. Peter Wandu Gabriel . Today marked the official closing of the first semester and the beginning of the holiday for all seminarians. The occasion included remarks and guidance from various administrators and guest of honour. Rev Fr Thomas Bagbiowia Vicar General CDTY. The first to address the congregants was Rev. Fr. Assisi who…
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) pledged to construct a poultry house for the Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development (SARD) Institute, a move aimed at enhancing practical agricultural education for students. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting held on Monday between CODEP Director Fr. Charles Mbikoyo and SARD…
By Baraka John On 27th April 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) marked a joyful milestone on Sunday as Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made his first pastoral visit to St. Joseph Quisi Parish, located in Ikpiro, Yambio Municipality. The event drew hundreds of faithful from the community who gathered to welcome the bishop with…
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSSCBC) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the brutal killing of innocent civilians in Ayod County, Jonglei State, and Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, calling the attacks an affront to God and humanity. Released on 2 March 2026, the statement…
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,…
By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on 13th September 2025 announced the creation and elevation of several parishes and spiritual centers, alongside new diocesan-wide mandates for environmental sustainability and family renewal. The announcement was made by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at a deeply spiritual and celebratory gathering attended by clergy, religious,…
By Waure Eddy In a major step toward strengthening food security and sustainable livelihoods, 90 farmers from Ezo, Yangiri, and Ringasi have received essential agricultural tools to support their second farming season. The distribution was carried out by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) under its Sustainable Agriculture Project, funded by the Scottish…
By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA — Groups of agro-dealers, market suppliers and business intermediaries in Yambio have kicked off a comprehensive two-day orientation on essential business skills aimed at preparing them to launch and grow small-scale enterprises, improve livelihoods, and contribute to economic recovery in their communities. The event brings together beneficiaries of a…
By Joseph Ernasto The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio on Monday 22/1/2024, urged health workers at St Theresa Mission Hospital Nzara to value their professions as God’s work citing that it is not a remote job. Speaking in a meeting organized to strengthen the capacity of the staff of the hospital in the…
By, Sr. Laurencila,FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has paid tribute to Nzara City as a historic birthplace of South Sudan’s struggle for freedom and a living example of national unity, describing the city as deserving of the proud identity “It All Began Here.” In a…
