May “your rich experience in teaching” Benefit Your Episcopal Ministry: Catholic Teachers to Bishop-elect in Ghana

ACT members implore, “May your days as a Shepherd be a blessing to us, teachers, and learners in the Diocese and the Universal Church as a whole.”

Ordained a Priest for Konongo-Mampong Diocese in January 1984, the 66-year-old Bishop-elect holds a Diploma in clinical pastoral education and a Masters degree in Divinity from the University of St Thomas in Houston, Texas, USA.

The holder of a Doctorate in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has been serving as Rector of St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso in Ghana’s Kumasi Archdiocese.

Previously, he served as chaplain of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Parish Priest, and member of the College of Consultors and the Presbyteral Council of Konongo-Mampong Diocese, among other Priestly duties. 

Alongside members of ACT, members of the National Union of Ghana Diocesan Priests’ Association (NUGCDPA)have pledged their support for the Ghanaian-born Bishop-elect, who was made a monsignor by Pope John Paul II in August 2005.

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In a statement published on March 21, NUGCDPA leadership offers spiritual solidarity with Mons. Opoku-Agyemang, praying “that the good Lord who has chosen you as a Bishop will continue to bless and give you the needed gifts to exercise your new office.”

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.