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Catholic Church in Ghana
“There must be renewal, revival, restoration,” Priest Challenges Ghana’s Charismatic to Live Credible Christian Witness
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra have been urged to move beyond ritual observance and embody a visibly transformed Christian life, in a message that resonates with wider concerns about faith, credibility, and witness among Catholics.
“Elected to serve,” Catholic Archbishop Urges 10 New Deacons in Ghana to “recognize relevance of service”
Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has challenged the 10 new Deacons he ordained for his Metropolitan See to “recognize the relevance of service,” reminding them that leadership in the Church is not a privilege but a call to self-giving.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Deliberating on 2025-2028 Strategic Plan at Standing Committee Meeting in Ghana
Members of the Standing Committee of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have convened in Accra, Ghana, to deliberate on and approve their 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Demand Audit of Curriculum Process as LGBTQ Content Found in Teachers’ Manual
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have called for a comprehensive review and an audit of the country’s curriculum development process following the circulation of a Senior High School teacher’s manual that contained LGBTQ-related definitions and concepts viewed as inconsistent with Ghana’s cultural and moral values.
Seminary Rectors in West Africa Urged to Uphold Liturgy Standards, Cautioned against “performance-style” Mass
Bishop Joseph Kwaku Afrifah-Agyekum of Ghana’s Catholic Dioecse of Koforidua has urged Seminary Rectors across West Africa to prioritize liturgical formation in their seminaries to prevent abuses and ensure future Priests celebrate the Church’s Sacraments with reverence and fidelity.
“Weed them out”: Catholic Archbishop Sounds Alarm over Homosexuality in West African Seminaries, Urges Action
Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana has voiced concern over what he described as a growing influence of homosexuality and gay culture within Catholic Seminaries in West Africa, urging Rectors and other Formators to take decisive action and remain faithful to the Church’s teachings on priestly formation.
“Do not curse the dark; light a candle”: Archbishop Palmer-Buckle’s Triple Jubilee Spotlights Synodal Leadership
Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has marked a rare triple milestone with a thanksgiving Mass that doubled as the annual co-workers’ Christmas get-together.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Reflect on Relationship between Synodality and Renewal during Advent
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have reflected on the relationship between the Advent Season and Synodality, noting that in the country’s context, the Advent resonates deeply with the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Mourn Victims of El-Wak Stadium Tragedy, Call for Accountability
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their closeness with victims of a Wednesday, November 12 stampede at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra that left six people dead and several others injured during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.
Catholic Church in Ghana Partners to Reach Out to Over 1,000 Civilians Fleeing Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso
An initiative of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Ghana has helped resettle over 1,000 civilians fleeing terrorist attacks targeting Christians in neighbouring Burkina Faso, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have said.
“The greatest Saint ever is Mother Mary”: Catholic Archbishop at Conclusion of Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana
Archbishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi in Ghana has urged Catholics to deepen their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary who she describes as “the greatest Saint ever.”
“No huge expenses”: Nuncio in Ghana Urges Rediscovery of Spiritual Meaning of Burial Rites
The Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana has cautioned the people of God against practices that strip the Christian burial rite of its true spiritual meaning, urging them instead to mark it with dignity, simplicity, and deep faith.
At Double Jubilee of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese, Papal Delegate Calls for Walking “forward with Confidence”
Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier of South Africa, Papal Delegate to the Double Jubilee celebration – marking both the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year and the 75th anniversary of the elevation of Ghana’s Cape Coast Church to an Archdiocese – has urged the people of God to move forward with confidence, grounded in gratitude for their past, commitment to the present, and faith in God’s promises for the future.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana's Accra Archdiocese Ends with Calls for Missionary Zeal, Marian Devotion
The first-ever Rosary Congress in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has ended with renewed calls for missionary zeal, deeper Marian devotion, and a stronger commitment to living out the Gospel in daily life.
Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.
Ghana’s Ho Diocese Celebrates Papal Recognition of Four Catholics for Service to Church, Humanity
The Local Ordinary of Ghana’s Ho Catholic Diocese has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for conferring Papal honours on four members of his Episcopal See in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church and humanity.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana “grace filled” Encounter with Mother Mary: Global Rosary Network Founder
The founder of the Global Rosary Network, Fr. David Obeng Paintsil, has described Ghana’s first-ever Rosary Congress as a “grace-filled” encounter with Mother Mary.
Religious Orders in Ghana Challenged to Make Human Rights “more tangible”, Defend Ecological Justice
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious – Ghana (CMSR-GH) have been urged to take concrete steps to defend human rights and promote ecological justice in their services amid the growing threat of environmental degradation.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Decry Illegal Mining as “public health, human rights emergency”, Urge Presidential Action
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have urged President John Dramani Mahama to take action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which they say is “poisoning” the West African nation’s “life-support systems.”
Ahead of First-Ever West African Youth Day, Central Planning Committee Launches Call for Logo Submissions
The Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the inaugural West African Youth Day, set for Ghana in 2026, has launched a call for logo submissions in view of selecting the official emblem of the event.
