{"id":81341,"date":"2025-08-14T10:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/catholic-church-launches-st-john-catholic-university"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T11:07:06","slug":"catholic-church-launches-st-john-catholic-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/catholic-church-launches-st-john-catholic-university","title":{"rendered":"Catholic Church Launches St John Catholic University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio officially launched St. John Catholic University in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative aims at empowering youth, nurturing talent, and driving social and economic development in the state. The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, Acting Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, senior government officials, religious leaders, and members of the community.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Hiboro said the university will offer world-class education and provide opportunities for young people to become global citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis institution will empower our youth, nurture their talents, and contribute to the social and economic development of Western Equatoria,\u201d he said. \u201cWhy don\u2019t we have a university here? We can do it, and we are doing it today to make sure we produce people who are efficient for our institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe began with a few faculties, and this year we are adding another tw,o and we will continue to do anything that will enhance the lives of our people,\u201d Bishop Hiboro added.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Acting Governor Badagbu highlighted that the university will equip the state\u2019s youth with skills to thrive in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the land allocated for the project is public property, managed by the government, and available for public or private development initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>For his part, Leon Nungo, the diocese\u2019s education secretary, said that the university will offer the same core courses available in Uganda and other countries, ensuring students gain internationally recognized qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith confident and skilled youth, we hope to foster global unity and innovative solutions to societal challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Community leaders welcomed the establishment of the university, describing it as a vital investment in education that will transform lives, develop skills, and support both state and national growth. The university is expected to commence operations later this year with four faculties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio officially launched St. John Catholic University in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, on Wednesday. The initiative aims at empowering youth, nurturing talent, and driving social and economic development in the state. 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