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Catholic Church in Ghana
Military Excesses May Derail Peace Efforts in Upper East Ghana: Religious Leaders
Religious leaders have expressed concern about the recent violence meted by military against civilians in Garu, Upper East Ghana, saying the excesses are likely to slow down peace efforts in the region.
Call to Be Part of “transformative movement”: Official on Planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana
The planned Diocesan Synod on youth in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is a call for all the people of God in the Ghanaian Episcopal See to be part of “a transformative movement” that seeks “new and creative pathways for effective pastoral ministry to the youth”, an official involved in organizing the event has said.
Religious in Ghana Express Solidarity with Victims of Flooding from Dam Spillage
The Conference of Major Superiors of Religious - Ghana (CMSR-Gh) has expressed "solidarity and proximity" with victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage flood.
World Food Day: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Ensuring “healthy nutrition” in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives aimed at ensuring “healthy nutrition” across the globe, including Africa.
Salesians in Ghana Highlight Success of Three-month Program “in organic agriculture”
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted the success of a three-month program in Ghana involving boys.
“Seek first responsibilities, privilege will follow": Bishop in Ghana to Catholic Mothers
Catholic mothers have to prioritize their role of nurturing young people “dutifully” in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Anthony Narh Asare, one of the two Auxiliary Bishops of Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese, has said.
Catechists in Ghanaian Archdiocese Cautioned against Laxity, Urged to “work hard”
Catechists in the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana have been cautioned against laxity, and urged to “work hard” and affirm the dignity of their call to God’s service.
Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill Not “discriminatory”: Christian Leaders to U.S. Ambassador
Ghana’s Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill) is not “discriminatory,” Christian leaders in the West African nation have said, responding to concerns that the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana raised regarding the 2021 proposed legislation.
Any Military Move in Niger to “exacerbate already precarious situation”: Ghana’s Bishops
Any military move against those behind Niger’s July 26 military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from power will worsen the “already precarious situation” of the West African nation, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have said.
Catholic Diocese in Ghana in “sorrow, pain” Following Death of Diocesan Administrator
The Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana has expressed “sorrow and pain” following the passing on of the Diocesan administrator, Fr. Edward Tengan.
Support Local Ordinary’s Vision: Archbishop to Newly-Ordained Auxiliary Bishops in Ghana
The two newly-Consecrated Auxiliary Bishops for Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese have been cautioned against prioritizing their personal agenda, and urged to look out for and support the “vision and strategic planning initiatives” of the Local Ordinary of the Ghanaian Archdiocese.
“Hope for a better life”: Street Children in Salesian Programs in Ghana, South Sudan
Street children in Ghana and South Sudan are being given “hope for a better life” in rehabilitation initiatives that Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), facilitates.
Planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese to Focus on “youth ministry”
The planned Diocesan Synod in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is to examine issues relating to youth ministry in general and the role of Catholic youth in the Church in particular, the Local Ordinary has said.
Mr. President, “what is your position on LGBTQ+?”: Catholic Bishop in Ghana in Open Letter
A Catholic Bishop in Ghana is calling upon the President of the West African nation to “unequivocally” and “unambiguously” make known his position on the controversial issue of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) in the country.
Let’s “invest in a thorough digital strategy”: Catholic Priest in Ghana
There is need for the Catholic Church in Ghana to provide resources in view of realizing “a thorough digital strategy” that would bring together the variety of online forums in the West African nation to make Jesus Christ known, loved, and worshiped, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.
“Intensify prayers”: Lenten Appeal of Catholic Bishops in Ghana to End Violent Conflicts
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are appealing for divine intervention through intense prayers for an end to violent conflicts in the West African nation and internationally.
Pope Francis Appoints Two Auxiliary Bishops for Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese
Pope Francis has, on Tuesday, February 14, appointed two Auxiliary Bishops for Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese.
“Use all resources” to Address Violent Conflict in Ghana’s Bawku Region: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are urging the government to “use all resources at its disposal” to restore peace in the Bawku region in the Northeastern part of the country.
Proposed Domestic Debt Restructuring Has “far-reaching consequences”: Bishops in Ghana
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have raised their voices against the proposed domestic debt restructuring process saying the program has significant consequences on the citizens of the West African country.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Wiawso in Ghana, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Joseph Francis Kweki Essien from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Wiawso in Ghana and appointed his successor.
