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Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator for Ghana's Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. John Baptist Attakruh as the new Apostolic Administrator of Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese that has been under the leadership of Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Local Ordinary of Accra.
Ghanaian Religious Psychologist Concerned about “alarming” Mental Disorders amid Lockdown
A Religious Brother of the St. Augustine Order in Ghana has described statistics by the World Health Organization (WHO), which indicate that 650,000 Ghanaians are suffering from severe mental disorders, as alarming, a situation he says needs to be urgently addressed.
Clergy in Ghana Told to Desist from Political Predictions ahead of National Elections
Every Ghanaian has a role to play in ensuring free, fair, peaceful and transparent elections slated for December, according to Catholic Bishops in the west Africa country who have issued a pastoral letter, cautioning the Clergy to desist from engaging in political predictions ahead of the poll.
Priestly Ministry “demands respect for oneself, Church”: Ghanaian Prelate at Ordination
The Bishop of Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Techiman has, on the occasion of the ordination of four Deacons to the Priesthood, underscored the importance respect in the practice of Priestly ministry among the people of God.
Violent Student Unrest “disheartening, show of disrespect for authority”: Bishops in Ghana
Recent cases of violent student unrest in some Senior High Schools (SHS) in Ghana have caught the attention of Catholic Bishops in the West African nation who, in a collective statement, describe the students’ actions as “disheartening” and a “show of disrespect for authority.”
Caritas Ghana Leads Interfaith Initiative to Fight Vigilantism ahead of General Elections
In preparation for the 2020 General Elections in Ghana, Caritas Ghana has embarked on the process of bringing Faith-Based Organizations together to help avert violence and vigilantism before, during and after the planned December elections.
Ghanaian Archbishop Urges Revival of Homes as “truly domestic churches”
A Ghanaian Archbishop has encouraged the making of homes “truly domestic churches” amid COVID-19 restrictions that have made staying at home “very difficult for many.”
More Gains for the Church in Ghana as Archdiocese Plans Public Pilgrimage
With relaxed restrictions on public worship in Ghana and a further extension of the duration of worship in the West African country, Church activities in the country seem to be getting back to normal with the latest announcement of a pilgrimage that will take place in the Archdiocese of Kumasi mid next month.
Ghana’s President Extends Public Worship Duration to Two Hours
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the duration of public worship from one hour to two hours effective August 1, in response to a petition that was made by religious leaders in the west African country.
SECAM Leadership Defers Annual Collection amid COVID-19 Challenges
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has announced that the usual annual collection of funds to support the symposium activities on the continent will not happen this year due to COVID-19 challenges.
Ghana’s Faith-Based Groups Have “kept country going” amid COVID-19 Crisis: Government
A government official in Ghana has, at a presentation in parliament, acknowledged with appreciation the role of faith-based organizations saying they have “kept the country going.”
Ghanaian Cleric Inspired by Saints Cosmas and Damien Becomes First Doctor in His Diocese
Early this month, a priest in the Archdiocese of Kumasi in Ghana realized his childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor within the confines of his priestly vocation in the West African country following the example of Saints Cosmas and Damien who were both physicians and Catholic Priests.
Bishops in Ghana Concerned about “recent spate of violence” in Voter Registration Exercise
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have expressed their concerns about the recent cases of violence in the ongoing voter registration exercise in the West African nation and have urged political parties to abide by the law.
Meet Nigerian Nun Seeking to Break Chains of Child Labor in Ghana
At Welfare Empowerment Mobility (WEM) located in Ghana’s Archdiocese of Accra, young people from impoverished backgrounds who spent years of their childhood on the streets in the West African nation, toiling to make a living away from school, have found a new home.
COVID-19 Isn’t “divine castigation of humanity”: Ghanaian Cardinal
The Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal has said the COVID-19 pandemic that countries around the globe are struggling to contain is not any punishment from God.
Why Upcoming Jesuit Inaugural Talk Series on Peace is Targeting African Youth
The members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar have organized a series of talks, the first of its kind, targeting young people on the continent.
Cleric in Ghana Calls for Intervention amid New Wave of COVID-19 Infections in Schools
Ghana is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19 infections, with cases among school going children on the rise, a situation that has caused fear among parents. Clerics in the west African country are calling on the government to intervene.
Ghanaian Prelate Urges Caution as COVID-19 is Confirmed at an Accra Girls’ School
The Catholic Archbishop of Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese has urged caution after cases of COVID-19 were confirmed among students and a staff at a non-denominational day and boarding secondary school for girls in the country’s capital, Accra.
Bishops in Ghana Concerned about “high level of disregard of COVID-19 protocols” in Public
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have expressed their concerns about the tendency to disregard COVID-19 protocols in political events that attract large crowds of people across the West African nation.
Ghanaian Bishop Known for Service to Mentally Handicapped Appointed to Pontifical Council
A Ghanaian Bishop known for his love for people suffering from mental illness in the West African country has been recognized by the Holy Father who has appointed him to the position of member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) in one of the latest Papal appointments.
