On December 25, 2025, a project completion and handover ceremony was held in Laha, marking the successful conclusion of the Enhancing Access to Integrated Basic Social Services (IBSS) Project for vulnerable households in Banka and surrounding kebeles of Melo Koza Woreda, Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia Region.

On September 21, 2025, the ECC-SDCO/S joyfully commemorated International Peace Day in Dasenech Woreda, South Omo Zone, under the inspiring global theme: “Act Now for Peace.”

With heartfelt joy and deep gratitude to God, we extend our warmest congratulations to our beloved Fathers who are marking 25 years of faithful priestly service — a true Silver Jubilee worth celebrating with reverence and thanksgiving!

The four-day Youth Festival of the Sodo Diocese, held under the theme “The Gospel Mission Renewed by the Grace of Jubilee in Christ,” concluded successfully with vibrant spiritual engagement and active youth participation.

June marked a significant milestone for the RPP Project (Resilience and Social Protection for Vulnerable Populations), implemented under the broader “Strengthening Food Security and WASH Services” initiative in Soddo. A key achievement during this period was the successful completion of the second round of unconditional cash transfers to vulnerable households. This round built upon the groundwork laid during the first distribution in May and represents the second of three planned rounds designed to enhance household resilience and meet immediate food security and livelihood needs.

Date: May 12–15, 2025Location: Dubbo, Soddo, Buccama, Boditi, Humbo, Konto, and Arba Minch

Under the "Access to Safe & Sustainable Water Supply" project funded by CRS Private Fund, significant progress has been made in the installation of solar-powered water pumping systems. The initiative targets underserved communities with the aim of providing clean, reliable, and environmentally friendly water access. During the current phase, installation work has been carried out across selected sites, involving the setup of solar panels, submersible pumps, controller units, and associated civil works such as pump housing and mounting structures. In most locations, the physical infrastructure is now complete, with solar panels successfully mounted and pumps installed.

This Easter, we were truly blessed to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with H.E. Bishop Dejene Hidoto and the entire team from the Social and Community Services (SCS). Easter is not only a sacred cornerstone of our Christian faith—it is a powerful reminder of God’s immense love, the triumph of life over death, and the promise of eternal hope.

We mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. A humble shepherd and voice of compassion, his life touched millions around the world.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo joyfully organized a spiritual Youth Retreat that brought together young Catholics from across the Vicariate for a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal. The retreat was held at Soddo Cathedral of Holy Trinity, under the theme “Rooted in Christ, Growing in Faith,” inspired by Colossians 2:7.

ሶዶ ሀገረ ስብከት ሚያዝያ 2/2017 ዓ/ም በሶዶ ሃገረ ስብከት አጠቃላይ የካህናትና የደናግላን በጾም ወራት የሚዘጋጅ የሱባኤ መርሐግብር ብጽዕ አቡነ ደጀኔ ህዶቶ የሶዶ ሀገረ ስብከት ጳጳስ በተገኙበት ተካሂዷል።

On March 20, 2025, the clergy, religious sisters, lay faithful, and staff of the Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo came together to console our beloved Bishop, His Excellency Dejene Hidoto Gamo, O.F.M. Cap, following the passing of his dear brother two weeks ago.