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Catholic Bishops in Ghana Call for Synergy in Addressing Illegal Mining
The Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling for a coordinated and collective effort to address the challenges of Galamsey, which refers to illegal mining, and the resulting environmental degradation in the West African nation.
“Let us carry Ghana like a sick man to Jesus”: Catholic Bishops’ President at Sacred Heart of Jesus Congress Conclusion
The president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has challenged Ghanaians to demonstrate patriotism, praying for and working towards healing their country that he said is ailing from social and political challenges.
“I have to change my wardrobe”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Ghana ahead of Episcopal Ministry
The newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana will have to stock anew his wardrobe as he begins his Episcopal Ministry, having been in possession of “only jeans”, he has said.
Newly Consecrated Bishop in Ghana Urged to Embrace Neutrality, Cautioned against Allowing Church Groups “to hijack” Him
Bishop Peter Paul Yelezuome Angkyier of the Catholic Diocese of Damongo in Ghana has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Wa Diocese to embrace neutrality in his Episcopal Ministry.
Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana Lauded for “exemplary service, unwavering faith”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have paid tribute to Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in the West African nation, for his dedication and unwavering faith.
Ghana's Constitutional Governance “only scratches surface of true democracy”: Catholic Bishop
The constitutional governance that stakeholders in Ghana practice is superficial and does not go far enough to reflect “true democracy”, Bishop John Kobina Louis, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, has said.
In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Lawmakers in Ghana have passed a new bill that makes identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) illegal.
Ghana’s Eligible Christians “should actively participate” in Dec. Polls: Catholic Bishops
Christian voters in Ghana must be prepared to take part in the country’s general elections scheduled for later this year, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have said.
Let’s Be “sacraments of unity”: Catholic Bishops in Ghana in 2024 Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on the people of God in the West African nation to join them in manifesting unity through the fostering of good relationships with God, others, and nature.
We’ve No “rites for such things”: Bishop in Ghana on Blessing of Same-Sex Marriages
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has clarified that the blessing of same-sex marriages is not permissible in the West African country, noting that the Church does not even have the rites and prayers for such arrangements.
What an African Cardinal Said about Bill Criminalizing Homosexuality in Ghana
Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson has been at the center of controversy in Ghana following his Monday, November 27 comments on Ghana's Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Laud Parliament for Passing Family Protection Bill
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have lauded the West African nation’s parliament for passing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.
Issues of National Concern Catholic Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have outlined a number of issues affecting the West African nation, including “current economic hardships”, security agents’ brutalities, “politics of religion”, and “worsening environmental destruction” among others. They call upon the government to address these issues for the good of the people of God in the West African nation.
Bishops in Ghana Decry “massive uncontrolled corruption”, Call for Political Reawakening
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have decried what they refer to as “uncontrolled corruption” in the West African country, calling for political reawakening in the country.
What Bishops in Ghana are Proposing to Address Dwindling Catholic Population
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) are proposing the development of well-structured catechetical and formation programs, among other sets of proposals to address the decreasing number of Catholic faithful in the West African nation.
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.
“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.
“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.
Listen to Catholic Bishops, Stop Wasting Resources: Ghanaian Lawmaker to Government
A Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) has told the government to listen to the Catholic Bishops' appeal to stop wasting resources and to present an angle that is consistent with the fact that the country is “in dire straits” economically, which he says is “government-inflicted”.
At Burial, Ghanaian Cardinal Eulogized as Good Pastor “with meekness, serenity of saints”
Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr has been remembered as a good and wise pastor who served the people of God “with the meekness and serenity of the saints”.
