By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — In the spirit of joy, unity and Christmas thanksgiving, members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus group from St. Mary Mother of God Parish in Yambio paid a heartfelt courtesy visit to Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala on Friday, presenting him with Christmas gifts and seeking his…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The administration of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has condemned the attack of Catholic Priests at Don Bosco Parish Manguo in Maridi County of Western Equatoria State by unknown gun men on Monday 27th 2025 asking for security, investigation and justice stressing that the attack is a serious crime…
By Emmanuel Mandella In a strategic move to boost economic resilience and reduce dependency within the Church, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has trained more than 100 members of its devotional groups on financial sustainability. A total of 103 representatives drawn from the Holy Saints’ Central Deanery and the Holy Cross Mid-Central Deanery in…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has expressed profound gratitude to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for their message of solidarity following the tragic killing of approximately 200 innocent civilians in Ayod County and Abiemnhom County earlier this month. In a letter dated March 20, 2026, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala,…
By Baraka John The South Sudan Council of Churches lamented that differences among the state leadership are hindering the planned peace conference intended to reconcile the divided community of Tombura County. Morris Okwera who is a mediation coordinator with the South Sudan Council of Churches told the Rurugene online newsletter, that the people on the…
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 Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), in collaboration with South Sudan’s National Ministry of Peace Building and with funding from the African Union, has organized a one-day training on international dialogue for youth at-risk in Western Equatoria State. The initiative comes at a critical time, as many young people in…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA “When I return to my home diocese, I intend to carry forward the lessons of pastoral presence, community participation, and lay involvement. I have seen how empowering the laity, especially youth and women, strengthens the parish”, says Fr. Wenengbi Moses who is among the three newly ordained priests from Catholic…
By Waure Eddy YAMBIO — The Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio (CDTY) has celebrated the successful restoration of its long-parked MAN truck, which has been revived after several years of mechanical failure and inactivity. The repaired vehicle was officially blessed on Friday by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala during a ceremony held at his residence. The…
