Newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan, His Excellency Archbishop Seamus Patrick Horgan has finally jetted today 29th August 2024 in Juba. Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Horgan on 14th May 2024, the Holy Father appointed the Msgr. Séamus Patrick Horgan the enunciator counsellor, as Apostolic Nuncio resident in South Sudan, at the same time elevating…
By Joseph Ernesto The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura Yambio on 2nd May 2023 advised the faithful to be peace ambassadors in the Republic of South Sudan adding that, Jesus didn’t come to die for earthly things but rather to save lives. Hiiboro in his homily opined that Palm Sunday is “a reminder…
By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. YAMBIO, South Sudan – In a powerful pastoral letter addressed to a nation grappling with the aftermath of conflict and displacement, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has declared the coming Advent season a pivotal moment for spiritual and social rebuilding, tying it directly to the Pope’s Jubilee…
By Amos Mongu In a landmark move to reshape South Sudan’s local economy, the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has launched an ambitious new initiative aimed at unlocking the region’s vast agricultural potential. The “Pilot Marketing Development System and Value Chain Analysis” project, officially unveiled during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, promises to bridge the long-standing…
By Emmanuel Mandela Juba, South Sudan – In response to one of South Sudan’s most severe food security crises, the Norwegian Church Aid has launched an ambitious agriculture programme aimed at transforming rural communities from subsistence farming to a resilient, market-driven agricultural system, with particular emphasis on empowering women and youth. The Agri Hub Initiative,…
By Eddy Waure One hundred internally displaced households in Tambura County have received food assistance from the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund. Tambura County currently hosts 13 displacement camps following five years of conflict since 2021. Families in these camps continue to struggle with shortages…
Catholic Education Board Reviews 2025 Activities, Adopts Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 TOMBURA–YAMBIO — The Catholic Education Board (CEB) of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio convened its final annual meeting of 2025 today, bringing together diocesan education officials, heads of Catholic institutions, and key stakeholders committed to the growth and strengthening of Catholic education across the…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, on Sunday 28th September 2025, convened a half-day workshop that brought together catechists and members of the Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC) from the Central Deanery. The meeting, which focused on parish boundaries and church land, emphasized the importance of unity, collaboration, and…
By Waure Eddy Christians at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Gangura Payam gathered in joy on Thursday to witness the official launching of a new parish house construction project, supported by the Sudan Relief Fund and implemented by Vision Company Ltd in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio under the leadership of Bishop Barani…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has strongly called for an end to human trafficking, describing the practice as a serious violation of human dignity and fundamental rights. Bishop Hiiboro made the remarks on Saturday, February 7, 2026, while speaking at a public event…
