The ECUSTA Blog

In a powerful demonstration of unity between faith, government, and academia, the Ethiopian Catholic University of St. Thomas Aquinas (ECUSTA) hosted a historic delegation at its newly constructed campus in the Lebu area of Sheger City. The event brought together the highest levels of leadership: From the Government: Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh , Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba , and Minister Advisor to the Prime Minister Deacon Daniel Kibret . From the Church: H.E. Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel , Metropolitan Archbishop and Chancellor of the University, alongside distinguished members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia . Hosting this esteemed group was  President Br. Kassu McFantaye , whose transformative leadership has been the driving force behind the realization of this state-of-the-art facility. A Convergence of Visions The presence of Cardinal Berhaneyesus , serving as the University Chancellor, underscored the deep institutional commitmen...

The Ethiopian Catholic University of St. Thomas Aquinas (ECUSTA) proudly took its place on the global stage this week at the 14th International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU) Meeting (XIV Encuentro) . For the first time in history, this prestigious gathering of global educational leaders convened on the African continent, underscoring the growing importance of the region in the future of higher education. Representing ECUSTA at this milestone event was University President Br. Kassu McFantaye . A Shared Mission: "I Am Because We Are" The conference brought together nearly 100 leaders from Lasallian universities worldwide under the powerful theme “Ubuntu – I am because we are.” This philosophy of interdependence and shared humanity resonated deeply with ECUSTA’s own mission to foster holistic development through community and service. For Br. Kassu and the ECUSTA delegation, the gathering was not just a meeting, but a reaffirmation of the university's identi...