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SECAM to Unveil “Kampala Document” at Virtual Event in Multiple African Countries
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has announced the unveiling of the “Kampala Document” bearing conclusions of the year-long Golden Jubilee of SECAM (July 2018 – July 2019) at a virtual event in four African countries.
“To all those infected by COVID-19, we express our solidarity with you”: Bishops in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in their New Year message, expressed their solidarity with the people of God infected with the COVID-19 and offered their condolences to the bereaved.
Bishops in Africa Foster Pope Francis’ “better kind of politics” in New Year Message
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in their New Year Message, sought to foster Pope Francis’ call for “a better kind of politics” in the course of 2021 going forward.
Street Children in Ghana’s Kumasi Archdiocese to Get Christmas Treat from Sisters
A pre-Christmas treat has been planned for street children in Ghana’s Kumasi Archdiocese, organizers of the 20-22 December initiative have told ACI Africa.
“Exercise restraint, avoid all forms of violence”, Bishops in Ghana Appeal amid Unrest
Following days of post-election unrest in some parts of Ghana, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have called on the leadership of political parties and their supporters to restrain from all forms of violence.
Catholic Sisters’ Host Project in Ghana Receives Boost from Pontifical Aid Agency
For long, members of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Sunyani have been unable to meet the demand of hosts used in celebration of Holy Mass in Sunyani and in other surrounding Dioceses where they run various apostolates.
Christians in Ghana Seek God’s Intervention ahead of National Election
Polls in Ghana closed Monday, December 7 evening against a backdrop of prayer requests from Christians on the eve of the general elections.
Caritas Africa Urges Member Organizations to Integrate “voluntary service” in Operations
On the occasion of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) marked Saturday, December 5, the leadership of Caritas Africa is urging those at the helm of its member organizations to integrate voluntary service in their respective operations.
Ahead of General Elections in Ghana, Bishops Appeal for Peace in Advent Message
Ahead of Ghana’s general elections scheduled for December 7, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have, in their Advent message, appealed to Ghanaians to maintain peace during the electioneering period.
Ghana’s Catholic Gender Specialists Urge Strengthening Response to Gender-Based Violence
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked Wednesday, November 25, two Catholic gender experts in Ghana are calling on the government to work toward strengthening the response to gender-based violence (GBV).
Pioneer Religious Congregation in Ghana Launches Country’s First Deaf Apostolate
The leadership of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Ghana, the pioneer Catholic Religious Order in the West African nation, has launched the first Deaf apostolate in the country.
Make Child Safeguarding in Ghana a Priority, Church-based Entity Tells Government
A nation-wide coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ghana spearheaded by a church-based humanitarian institution has called on the Government of the West African nation to make the safeguarding of child rights a priority in 2021 and beyond ahead of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child to be marked Friday, November 20.
Be Agents of the Kingdom of God, Bishop in Ghana at Diocesan Silver Jubilee
The Bishop of Keta-Akatsi Diocese in Ghana’s Volta Region has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to be true agents and promoters of the Kingdom of God “through Word and Sacrament.”
Nun in Ghana Calls for “deepened social protection interventions” for Deprived in Society
A Ghanaian nun has, on the occasion to commemorate the fourth World Day of the Poor, called on the government and other stakeholders in Ghana to make every effort to promote and safeguard the vulnerable in society through humanitarian interventions.
Seven Issues of Concern Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed for National Transformation
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement at the end of their Annual Plenary Assembly, outlined seven issues affecting the West African nation, which they want addressed in view of achieving national transformation.
Appointment to Ghana’s National Peace Council Chance “to learn, to build peace”: Prelate
A Ghanaian Bishop who was recently appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the National Peace Council (NPC) in the West African nation has, in an interview with ACI Africa correspondent, described his nomination as an opportunity to learn and contribute to the building of peace in the country.
Ghana’s Longest Serving President, Known for Calling Church Leadership to “speak up” Dies
Ghana’s longest serving President, Jerry John Rawlings, a practicing Catholic who is known for calling on the leadership of the Church to keep State officials in check has passed on aged 73.
Ghana’s Religious, Civil Leaders Petition President over Plant Variety Protection Bill
Religious leaders and heads of civil societies in Ghana have launched an online petition seeking to block the legislation of the Plant Variety Protection Bill, 2020.
The Word of God Must be Engraved in Ghanaians’ Lives, Bishops at Plenary Assembly
The Catholic Bishops in Ghana have underscored the need for the Word of God to influence “every aspect” of the people of God in the West African nation in view of becoming “the star of Africa and a beacon of hope.”
Do “not just call for peace, back such calls with actions,” Cleric in Ghana to Politicians
A Catholic Priest serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga is challenging politicians in the west African country to walk the talk, matching their talk about peace with their behavior.
