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| Most Rev. Berhanayesus D. Souraphiel, Chairman of AMECEA & Chancellor CUEA |
The new Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Most Rev Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, has commended the ingenuity and foresight of the Founders of AMECEA that led to the establishment of the University in the region.
Archbishop Berhaneyesus was speaking during the thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration at main university Langata campus in Nairobi on Thursday 2nd 2014, ahead of the 30th graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday 3rdOctober 2014. “Investing on education was the greatest gift the founders wanted to share with the people of this region,” he said.
The Archbishop said he remembers how humbly CUEA started when it was inaugurated by Pope John Paul II, (now Saint John Paul II), “That humble beginning was the beginning of a larger family we are experiencing today,” he said.
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| A section of graduands, staff and invited guests during the Thanksgiving Mass on 2nd October at the university main campus in Nairobi |
The Chancellor urged graduating students to nurture the virtue of humility. “When you graduate remember to be humble because that virtue of humility will make you become a member of the kingdom of God,” he said.
Archbishop Berhaneyesus asked the congregation to remember the countries of AMECEA, like South Sudan, which are experiencing difficulties. “Just imagine the students in South Sudan, just imagine under what atmosphere studies are undertaken,?" he asked adding that “We are have to be grateful to the Government of Kenya for guaranteeing security in Kenya to enable you pursue your studies in a serene environment."
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| Bishop Members of the CUEA Council with the University Chancellor During procession for thanks giving Mass |
He asked the congregation to remember and pray for those students who did not manage to finish their studies because of various reasons.
At the beginning of the celebration the new Chancellor was officially welcomed and introduced to the congregation by CUEA Council Chairman, Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, Bishop of Nakuru diocese in Kenya.
A total of 1,954 students graduated on 3rd October 2014 an event which was graced by Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Henry Rotich
SOURCE: Fr Chrisantus Ndaga, AMECEA Communications Office