Advertisement

Bishop Eduardo Hiibiro Kussala

“Deeply heartbreaking”: Bishop in South Sudan Condemns “horrific attack” on Catholic Parish, Urges Repentance

Dec 12, 2024

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has condemned the December 10 attack on St. Mary Help of Christians Parish of his Episcopal See.

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala (right) and Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku. Credit: CRN/CDTY

Physical Assault of Catholic Bishop in Sudan “not healthy”, South Sudanese Bishop Urges Respect for Faith Leaders

Dec 6, 2024

The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) physical assault and injury of Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid Diocese was a step in the wrong direction, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of  the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has said. 

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY)

Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”

Oct 23, 2024

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint. 

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri addressing Seminarians in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Urges Seminarians in South Sudanese Diocese to “have a deep spiritual life”

Aug 16, 2024

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has encouraged Seminarians in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) to cultivate a deep spiritual life, emphasizing the critical role of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future Priests.

“You are ambassadors of hope”: Catholic Bishop Lauds South Sudan’s Basketball Team at 2024 Olympics

Aug 1, 2024

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of  the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has lauded Bright Stars, the country’s men basketball team, for their “outstanding” performance at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic games.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

“Emulate Simon of Cyrene, your fellow African”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Youths in Holy Week Message

Mar 26, 2024

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) has challenged African young people to emulate the determination of Simon of Cyrene, a young man, reportedly from Libya, who helped Jesus Christ carry his cross to Calvary as recorded in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke).

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

“Let us Sustain, care for the environment”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Christians

Mar 26, 2024

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has called upon the people of God in his Episcopal See to participate in environmental conservation, and curtail climatic change.

The launch of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) 2024 Lenten Campaign. Credit: CDTY

Lent: Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Reflecting on Life, Livelihoods Sustainability

Feb 21, 2024

The people of God in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) have been called upon to reflect on what each one of them needs to do for the sustainability of life and livelihoods during the Lenten Season this year.

Strive to Spearhead Justice, Peace in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop to New Cardinal

Oct 3, 2023

The newly created Cardinal for South Sudan, Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla, is expected to play the role of spearheading Church initiatives towards justice and peace in the country, a Catholic in the East-Central African nation has said. 

Credit: CDTY

Invest in Farming, Take Advantage of “rainy season”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Jun 27, 2023

The rainy season in parts of South Sudan provides an opportunity to practice farming, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has said, and directed that Catholic institutions in his Episcopal See set invest in farming. 

Members of the organizing committee of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity

Apr 28, 2023

The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan's Tombura-Yambio Diocese. Credit: Ruru Gene newsletter of CDTY

Holy Week “an invitation to solve our problems”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 6, 2023

The Holy Week provides an opportunity to reflect on how to overcome the challenges of life, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) has said.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) in South Sudan. Credit: CDTY

Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to “take advantage of Papal visit to be reconciled”

Jan 16, 2023

South Sudanese have been urged to profit from the planned visit of Pope Francis to their country to get reconciled with one another.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) in South Sudan. Credit: CDTY

Listening “way out of problems we encounter”: South Sudanese Bishop in Advent 2022 Message

Nov 30, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has underscored the need to foster listening in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, describing the practice as “the way out of problems we encounter.”

Late Fr. Caesar Samuele Lukudu Jombi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Cleric Involved in Priests’ Formation Eulogized as “formidable leader”

Sep 13, 2022

Fr. Caesar Samuele Lukudu Jombi, the late South Sudanese Catholic Priest who served as a formator has been eulogized as a “formidable leader”.

South Sudanese “over-depend on humanitarian aid”, Bishop Bemoans, Calls for Self-Reliance

Jun 26, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan is bemoaning the tendency of the citizens of the East-Central African to rely on humanitarian assistance.

CODEP members hand over items to young female inmates. Credit: CDTY ANISA TV/Facebook

Catholic Entity in South Sudan Reaches out to Young Female Inmates

Jun 18, 2022

The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), the Social Wing of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has reached out to teenage girls in prison with food and non-food items.

Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan's Tombura-Yambio Diocese. Credit: Ruru Gene newsletter of CDTY

Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan to Aid Living “our faith with conviction”: Catholic Bishop

May 23, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has said that the planned ecumenical trip, which Pope Francis is expected to undertake alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace will help the people of God in the East-African nation to live their “faith with conviction”.

Bishop Edward Hiibiro Kussala of South Sudan's Tombura-Yambio Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Young People to “avoid being misled by politicians”

Feb 21, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has cautioned young people in the East-Central African nation against politicians who mislead the youth, using them to achieve their selfish goals.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese/ Credit: Tombura-Yambio Diocese

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Recent Attacks on Church Institutions

Nov 12, 2021

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has condemned the recent attacks on Church institutions in his Episcopal See, which resulted in the killing of a Catechist and the looting of property.