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ACI Africa Correspondent, Ghana

ACI Africa Correspondent, Ghana

Archbishop Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle of cape Coast
Archdiocese in the Central Region of Ghana delivering an address  at a virtual Forum on COVID-19 and the March Towards Ghana
Beyond Aid: Turning Adversity into opportunity on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Accra. / Ministry of Information.

Ghanaian Prelate Advocates for “transformed minds” to Keep Country off Foreign Aid

Following Ghana government’s policy to assess how the country can still pursue the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda in the midst...

Handmaids of Divine Redeemer (HDR) Sisters of Accra during the sewing of face masks at Agomanya in the Koforidua Diocese. / HDR Generalate, Accra.

“Sewing of face masks for needy part of our Charism”: Ghana-based Order of Nuns

Members of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Divine Redeemer (HDR) in Accra, Ghana who are engaged in producing face...

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC).

Additional Safety Guidelines for Public Liturgical Celebrations in Ghana Outlined

Following the easing of restrictions on public gatherings in Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African of Ghana have issued...

Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Parish at 3-Town Denu in the Keta-Akatsi Diocese seated at Mass on June 7 after three months of restrictions. / Cephas Afornu

Excitement as Catholics in Ghana Celebrate First Public Mass after Lockdown

The reopening of churches in Ghana after three months of suspension of public worship was marked with excitement as worshippers...

Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu of Konongo-Mampong Diocese in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

“Prepackaged communion bread” Directive Defies Liturgical Norms, Ghanaian Prelate Explains

Following the recent controversial directive by Ghana’s Minister for Religious Affairs that bread and wine be given to worshipers as...

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC).

Bishops in Ghana Give Separate Dates for Resumption of Public Mass

Following the easing of the ban on public gatherings in Ghana, which the country’s President declared, Catholic Bishops in the...

Religious Leaders at an annual Ecumenical Service in May 2018 at
the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Kaneshie, Accra.

Ghanaian President Calls for Prayers Ahead of Resumption of Public Worship

With Ghanaian institutions including schools and places of worship set to resume their public activities starting Friday, June 5, the...

The flyer for the 2020 Marian Rally organized by the 14th District Commandery and District 3 Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of St. John International, Accra East Grand on May 30, 2020 at the St. Francis of Assisi parish, Ashaley Botwe, Accra to conclude the Rosary Month of May. / St. Francis of Assisi parish, Ghana.

“We need to run to Mary for Protection” amid COVID-19: Ghanaian Cleric at Marian Rally

As Catholics across the globe joined Pope Francis Saturday, May 30 to pray the holy rosary to conclude the liturgical...

Some members of the Ignitian Youth Network (IYNIGO), a youth
Empowerment wing of the Arrupe Jesuit Institute in Ghana with the Founding Director of the Arrupe Jesuit Institute, Fr. Kpanie Addy, SJ preparing for the tree planting exercise. / Denis Eyram Quashie

Youth Group in Ghana Concludes Laudato Si’ Week with Tree Planting Initiative

Among an array of activities to close the week-long celebrations of Laudato Si’, the Ignitian Youth Network (IYNIGO), an Arrupe...

Archbishop Palmer-Buckle, Vice President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference receiving a donation from  Mrs. Asor Anyimadu-Antwi, on behalf of the  National Union of Past Students of Holy Child School. / Global Newswatch Media

Catholic Women Groups in Ghana Donate to COVID-19 Fund, A Response to Bishops’ Call

Two Catholic women groups in the West African nation of Ghana have, in separate ceremonies, donated to the National solidarity...

Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle, Archbishop of Cape Coast, then Archbishop of Accra with Ghanaian Priests of the Society of Africa Missions (SMA) at the Queen of Peace Parish during the Feast Day celebrations of the SMA in 2017. / SMA Ghana

Pioneer Religious Order @140 in Ghana Seeks to "rekindle fire of faith"

At the celebration marking 140 years since the arrival of the first missionaries belonging to the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Ghana, members...

Catholic Professionals in Ghana Warn of Mental Issues amid COVID-19 Stigma Surge

A pregnant woman, last week, recounted on Ghanaian local media her terrible ordeal with her friends who learnt that she...

Bishop Emmanuel Fianu, SVD of Ho Diocese in the Volta Region blessing the Oils at the Diocesan Chrism Mass on April 8, 2020 attended by only the Deans of the Diocese. / Diocesan Communications Office

Ghanaian Clergy Celebrate Postponed Chrism Mass with a Firm Call to Serve the Poor

A call to make the most vulnerable members of the society a priority especially during COVID-19 was the key message...

Some Ghanaian Catholic Basic School Pupils of Accra who while at home are to participate in the virtual Television lessons being organised by organised for Basic and Senior High Schools by the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation which kick-started on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Catholic Education Leadership in Ghana Lauds TV Learning Program as “good initiative”

The Catholic education authority in Ghana has applauded efforts by the government to launch a virtual television learning program, which...

Samuel Zan Akologo, Executive Secretary of Caritas Ghana with Staff explaining to slum dwellers of Old Fadama in Accra about the donation at a presentation ceremony at the Sacred Heart Parish at Derby Avenue, Accra., on May 2, 2020. / Caritas Ghana

Church in Ghana Donates Funds to Hundreds of Slum Dwellers after Demolitions

Mumuni Mohammed, a motorbike rider, is one of the over 800 people that were left homeless after fire razed down...

Msgr. Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana.

Polish-Born Prelate Appointed Papal Representative in Ghana

Pope Francis on Sunday, May 3 appointed Msgr. Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, a native of Poland who has been serving as...

A Poster for the National Prayer and Fasting from April 24 to 26, 2020 in Ghana. / Christian Council of Ghana.

Pray Not to Question God’s Existence during COVID-19, Religious Leaders in Ghana Implore

Christians in Ghana ended their three-day National prayer and fasting to seek God’s intervention and direction in the fight against...

Logo Caritas Ghana.

Caritas Ghana Still Committed to the Poor as President Lifts Partial Ban

Caritas Ghana, the charity wing of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), will continue to support the needs of the...

Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie of Accra in Ghana / Radio Angelus/Ghana

“Caution, yes, not stigmatization,” Ghanaian Prelate on Relating with COVID-19 Patients

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic that has infected at least 1042 people in Ghana and caused the deaths of...

Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle, Vice President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference receiving a Cheque for GHc100,000 ($20,000) from the leadership of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a Catholic Friendly Society in Ghana at National Catholic Secretariat on April 15, 2020. / Marshallan Communications Team.

Catholic Groups in Ghana Respond to Bishops’ Appeal to Support Health Facilities

Different Catholic Groups in Ghana have heeded to the appeal by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) for financial assistance...