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Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY)

“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.

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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. 

Let’s “reflect upon his most cherished teachings”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Death Anniversary of Predecessor

Sep 14, 2024

Reflecting on the “most cherished teachings” of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, who passed on a decade ago is the best way to commemorate him, his successor, Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has said. 

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

Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Refutes Claims Truck Delivering Aid was Loaded with Guns

Jul 17, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has issued a statement denying claims that a vehicle that was ferrying food to a camp for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country was also loaded with new machine guns.

Let’s “uphold good morals, cherished values that define our nation”: Bishop in Message on South Sudan Independence Day

Jul 9, 2024

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of South Sudan marked on July 9, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has urged citizens to foster “good morals” and values that give their country an identity.

“An extension of the suffering of the people”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Proposed Extension of Transitional Govt

Jul 5, 2024

An extension of the mandate of South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity will only serve to prolong the suffering of the people of God in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said. 

“Give me information about my Priest; give him back to me”: Catholic Bishop Pleads with South Sudanese Authorities

May 21, 2024

Weeks since Fr. Luke Yugue of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) was reported missing alongside his driver, Michael Gbeko, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudanese Episcopal See has pleaded with authorities in the country to provide information on the whereabouts of the duo.

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Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Directs Four-day “organized prayer” for Safety of Missing Priest, Driver

May 2, 2024

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) has directed Parishes and other institutions in his Episcopal See to have “organized prayer” for four days for the intention of the safety of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Michael Gbeko.

South Sudanese Catholic Priest, Driver “missing”, Diocese Seeking Answers from State, National Government

Apr 28, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan is asking the leadership of Western Equatoria State as well as the national government to provide answers on the “whereabouts” of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Michael Gbeko.

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.

Sr. Dr. Jacinta Ondeng in the office in Juba, South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

Shun “culture of silence”: Kenyan Catholic Nun on Safeguarding in South Sudanese Dioceses

Sep 18, 2023

The people of God in South Sudan are being cautioned against the “culture of silence” in the face of abuses against children and vulnerable adults.

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

South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Shares “vivid, enduring” Memories of Late Predecessor

Sep 15, 2023

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) remembers his late predecessor, Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi , as a prayerful man, who also taught others to be prayerful.

Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, Vicar -General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio speaking to pilgrims and government dignitaries on 13 September 2023 at St. Mary Mother of God Parish in Yambio. Credit: CDTY

At Death Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Remembered as “beacon of love, faith”

Sep 14, 2023

At the annual death anniversary of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, the South Sudanese Catholic Bishop who died on 12 September 2014 after having served as Local Ordinary of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) for over three decades has been remembered as a “beacon of love and faith”.