Edward Hiiboro Kussala

Edward Hiiboro Kussala (born 23 March 1964) is a South Sudanese prelate of the Catholic Church who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, in South Sudan since 19 April 2008. Before then, from 20 May 1994 until he was appointed bishop, he was a priest of the same Catholic diocese. He was appointed bishop by Pope Benedict XVI. He was consecrated bishop on 29 June 2008.

Early life and education He was born on 23 March 1964, at Source Yubu, in the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Western Equatoria, South Sudan. He attended primary school in his hometown from 1974 until 1979. He studied at Saint Joseph's Minor Seminary in Rimenze from 1980 until 1982. He studied at Saint Mary's Senior Seminary, in Wau, from 1983 until 1985. In 1986, he transferred to the Saint Paul's National Seminary, where he attended the "orientation course". He studied Philosophy at an institution in Juba from 1987 until 1989. He graduated with a Diploma in Philosophy. He continued with his studies in Juba, from 1990 until 1993, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. From 2002 until 2005, he studied at the Pontifical Alphonsian Academy in Rome, graduating with an academic degree in Moral Theology. Between 2003 and 2005, he studied at the Pontifical Lateran University, also in Rome, where he obtained a Master of Arts in International Law and advanced qualifications in Administration and Personnel Management.

Priest On 20 May 1994, he was ordained a priest in Khartoum, for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. He served as a priest until 19 April 2008. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations including as: