The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (Latin: Tomburaën(sis)–Yambioën(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Tombura and Yambio in the ecclesiastical province of Juba in South Sudan.
History
- March 3, 1949: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Mupoi from Apostolic Prefecture of Bahr el-Gebel and Apostolic Vicariate of Bahr el-Ghazal
- December 12, 1974: Promoted as Diocese of Tombura
- February 21, 1986: Renamed as Diocese of Tombura–Yambio
Leadership
- Prefect Apostolic of Mupoi (Roman rite)
- Bishop of Tombura (Roman rite) Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi (1974.12.12 – 1986.02.21 see below)
- Bishops of Tombura-Yambio (Roman rite) Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi (see above 1986.02.21 - 2008.04.19); Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala (since 19 April 2008)
Parishes and Churches
- Cathedral of Christ the King Yambio – The mother church of the diocese
- Ezo Parish
- Holy Cross Parish, Nzara
- St. Mary's Church, Tombura
- Nzara Parish
- Mupoi Parish
- Ave Maria Parish, Ngboko
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish, Maridi
- Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Parish, Rimenze