By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA/ Ethiopia – On January 24, 2026, a gathering of faith and fellowship took place at the Bible Society of Ethiopia as Christians from various traditions converged for the annual Christian Unity Prayer service. This year’s gathering was guided by the profound scriptural mandate from Ephesians 4:4 : “There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” The event saw a significant turnout from the divers

By Habtamu Abrdew Beture JIMMA-BONGA, Ethiopia – In a powerful display of faith and national solidarity, the Apostolic Vicariate of Jimma-Bonga celebrated the 8th annual memorial of the Modi’o Catholic Martyrs this week. The event, which drew hundreds of faithful for a spiritual pilgrimage, was centered on the Gospel values of love, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peace for Ethiopia. His Excellency Abune Markos Ghebremedhin , Vicar Apostolic of Jimma-Bonga, led the litur

By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA/Ethiopia: In a spirit of profound gratitude and apostolic vision, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) officially blessed the “Selam” Residential Village on January 22, 2026. Located in the Summit area of the Addis Ababa Archdiocese, this eight-story complex stands as a testament to the Gospel values of stewardship, solidarity, and the dignity of those called to serve the Lord. The completion of this project, which has been

By Habtamu Abrdew Beture ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Catholic University (ECUSTA) marked a significant milestone on January 10, 2026 (Tahsas 2, 2018 E.C.), celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2025 at its main campus in Lebu. A Historic First for Medical Science The ceremony was highlighted by the graduation of 33 Medical Science students, the first cohort of medical professionals to complete their studies at the institution. In total, the university conferred degrees u

By Habtamu Abrdew Beture Emdibir, Ethiopia: In a significant boost to regional water security, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ethiopia’s Country Representative, Ato. Zemede Zewdie, joined local officials and church leaders this week to celebrate the inauguration of a transformative large-scale water project. The project, implemented by the Emdeber Catholic Secretariat (EMCS) and funded by Misereor, represents a major milestone in addressing chronic water scarcity in the area.