RURU GENE NEWS

By Baraka John/Ernesto Chakaya  Humanity Worldwide (HWW) has successfully concluded a four-month project aimed at strengthening refugee-led cooperatives and enhancing their access to private sector markets for long-term economic sustainability in Makpandu Refugee Settlement, Yambio County. Implemented between September and December 2025, the initiative focused on empowering refugees through cooperative development, capacity building, and market…

By. Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5) Tombura–Yambio, Western Equatoria State – Republic of South Sudan As South Sudan enters the New Year 2026 amid lingering uncertainty and fragile hope, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio has issued a deeply reflective and prophetic New Year Pastoral Message, calling the…

By Baraka John Yambio, South Sudan — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on Saturday convened its first-ever diocesan family conference, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s pastoral outreach to families. Held at St. Mary Parish Mother of God in Yambio, the conference brought together married couples and families from across the diocese…

By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Tombura–Yambio, Western Equatoria State — December 25, 2025 The Chairperson of the Interfaith Council for Peace Initiatives (IFCPI) in Western Equatoria State, Most Rev. Dr. Eduardo Hiboro Kussala, has issued a Christmas message and a strong interfaith call for peace, urging religious leaders and communities to renew their commitment to dialogue,…

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. Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Tombura — A renewed sense of hope and resilience was witnessed in Tombura today as the Catholic community took a decisive step toward recovery and rebuilding after years of disruption caused by violence. Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, Acting Parish Priest of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, together with Christian faithful,…

By Waure Eddy Curia, Tombura–Yambio — Choir members drawn from various parishes within the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio gathered on Friday evening at the Bishop’s residence in the Curia for a special Christmas song sampling event, marking the start of preparations for the Christmas season. The colorful and prayerful gathering brought…

By Joseph Ernesto Sakure, Western Equatoria State — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, in partnership with the Sakure community, has officially launched a large diocesan farmland site, marking a major milestone in the Church’s efforts to promote food security, agricultural development, and economic empowerment. The launch ceremony, held on 20 December 2025 at St. Teresa…

By Baraka John YAMBIO, SOUTH SUDAN — Senior church leaders from the Catholic, Episcopal, and Lutheran churches issued a joint Christmas message on Friday, urging South Sudanese citizens to embrace peace, love, forgiveness and unity as the nation celebrates the festive season. Addressing the press together, the religious leaders emphasized that Christmas is not only…

By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Staff of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) and the Diocesan Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have officially commenced their Christmas holiday break, concluding a year of dedicated service with an uplifting message of positivity, steadfastness, and renewed commitment ahead of the new…