Diocese of Tombura–Yambio

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In South Sudan's ecclesiastical province of Juba, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (Latin: Tomburaën(sis)-Yambioën(sis)) is seated in the cities of Tombura and Yambio.

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• South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Calls for Peace amid Talks of Dissolution of Transitional Government

  Sep 23, 2026 · Bishops

• Catholic Bishop Calls for Respect for Culture, Identity and Belonging in South Sudan

  Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala called for respect for culture, identity, and human dignity in South Sudan during a statement on September 20. Bishop Hiiboro, who leads the Justice and Peace Commission of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference, said cultural differences should serve as bridges rather than sources of fear or mistrust. He encouraged people to learn about and appreciate the traditions, languages, and values of various communities to promote mutual understanding. Bishop Hiiboro noted that people often fear what they do not understand, but suggested that listening and genuine encounters can turn those differences into trust. The bishop of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio added that individuals can embrace different customs without losing their own identity. He used his own experience of wearing Indonesian clothing to illustrate that while outward appearances or dress may change, a person's fundamental identity remains the same. He stated that people do not need to look identical to live together, provided they recognize the same human dignity in one another.

  Sep 22, 2026 · Bishops

• Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala calls for peace on International Day of Peace

  Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala called for peace and justice in Sudan and South Sudan on the International Day of Peace, September 21. As president of the Justice and Peace Commission for the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference, the Bishop of Tombura-Yambio stated that peace requires more than the absence of war, noting it necessitates security, reconciliation, dignity, and the courage to rebuild trust. He urged political leaders, citizens, religious and traditional leaders, women, and young people to use dialogue instead of confrontation and to ensure public authority serves the common good. The Bishop expressed solidarity with people facing conflict, displacement, and fear, asking for prayers for refugees, displaced families, and victims of violence. He also addressed upcoming electoral processes in both countries, calling for the respect of the rights and dignity of every citizen.

  Sep 22, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

• “Self-reliance rooted in faith”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Lauds Local Resource-Mobilization Milestones

  Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala praised the progress of the Humekodabe-Humekodabera Foundation, a local effort to fund the pastoral and missionary needs of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan. During the annual Humekodabe-Humekodabera event on September 17, the bishop described the initiative as a way for Christians to collectively support the diocese through self-reliance. The foundation grew from a goal set during the first centenary of the Catholic faith in the diocese on December 12, 2012. Bishop Hiiboro said the project began after he questioned whether the local Church should always depend on others for support. He noted that while the journey toward financial independence has been slow, the goal is not to reject help from outside partners or benefactors.

  Sep 20, 2026 · Bishops

• Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Establishes Movements for Catholic Men, Women and Children

  Sep 16, 2026 · Bishops

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