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. 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 Elias Ginana YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The Diocesan Media House, Anisa FM Radio, operating under the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio, has successfully trained a new cohort of community reporters drawn from three parishes across the Diocese. The initiative, conducted in line with the pastoral directives of His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala,…
By Joseph Ernesto EZO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — In a decisive step to address chronic water scarcity, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr. Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop and Ordinary of the Diocese, has assessed five strategic locations in the outskirts of Ezo County for a new clean water…
By Waure Eddy YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Women leaders from three parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio gathered at the Bishop’s residence curia on Thursday for a one-day training workshop on non-violence, unity and peacebuilding, in an event that highlighted the growing role of women as agents of peace and community transformation. The…
A Transformational Hub for Youth, Peace, Sport and Community Development By Sr. laurencila Akinyi, FSSAYAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — In a historic and visionary move, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio has officially established and named a new multipurpose sports and community facility — the Bishop Gasi Abangite Memorial Stadium (BGAMS) — intended to become a…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA TOMBURA, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — The Catholic faithful of Tombura greeted their newly appointed Parish Administrator, Rev. Fr. Santino Makuei, with joy and enthusiasm this week following his official installation as Acting Parish Priest of Tombura Town and Administrator of the three Catholic parishes in the area. The parishes under…
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 Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE, SOUTH SUDAN — The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has issued a significant Administrative Order restricting vaccination, medical interventions, and all external activities in Catholic schools unless accompanied by parental presence and written diocesan authorization. The directive, signed by His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, Bishop of…
By Baraka John Tombura-Yambio, South Sudan — Twenty couples from parishes across the Central Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) met on Friday for a special gathering focused on strengthening marriages and fostering unity within Christian families. The meeting was convened at the request of Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, who initiated the effort…
