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Trust in God’s Guidance in Governance! - Bishop Afrifah-Agyekum urges the President

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo and his entourage attended Mass in Koforidua on October 13, 2019. On arrival, he received a rousing welcome from Parishioners and party faithful before joining the parishioners of the St. George Catholic Cathedral Church for Mass.

In his homily, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, the Catholic Bishop of Koforidua,  entreated Nana Akufo-Addo and his ministers to continue to seek and trust God's guidance in governance.

The Prelate of Koforidua Diocese again mentioned that the President after assumption into power demonstrated his trust in God by organizing the National Thanksgiving Service and urged him to continue in that path." He reminded the President “a few years back when you were seeking the mandate of Ghanaians to vote for you,you always attributed your efforts as ‘ the battle is the Lord's’”  He reiterated,  “very often we as human beings forget about the people we rely on and also  forget that it was God's assistance we sought."

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JOINT LAUNCHING OF 27TH WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

JOINT LAUNCHING OF 27^TH WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

Each year the health departments of Accra Archdiocese and Koforidua Diocese hold a joint programme to launch the World Day of the sick in a selected health facility. This year, St Martin de Porres Hospital at Agomanya, Odumase- Krobo in the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua was chosen for the joint launching of the 27^th World Day of the sick. The theme for the celebration as given by the Pope, was ‘you received without payment, give without payment’’ (Matt. 10:8). This occasion also marked the blessing and commissioning of a newly built Sixty Beds Maternity Complex Unit sponsored by Kindermissionswerk of Germany through the initiative of the Sisters of Handmaid of the Divine Redeemer.

Addressing to a gathering of health workers, chaplains and administrators, drawn from all catholic health facilities within Accra and Koforidua Dioceses and other invited guests, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, the Bishop of Koforidua said ‘caring for the sick requires professionalism. tenderness, straightforward and simple gestures freely given… that make others feel loved’ as stated in the Pope’s message of 2019 World day for the sick.  The Chief-Shepherd of Koforidua also urged health workers to keep information about their clients confidential. The Bishop paid tribute to the Kindermissionswerk for sponsoring the construction of the Mother and Baby Unit of the St Martin’s de Porres Hospital and advised that it should be well maintained.

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Current Transfers And Appointments Of Priests

Jubilee Choral Competition

As part of the Diocesan Silver Jubilee Celebrations a choral competition was organised during which the competing choirs sang two songs on stage. The first song, the Jubilee Anthem specially composed by Mrs. Elizabeth Sasu for the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Diocese, and the second an optional song.  

This singing was first held in the five Deaneries of the Diocese. Those who took the first position in the respective Deaneries represented their Deaneries on the Diocesan level. The grand finale of the Silver Jubilee Choral Competition was held on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 at the Cathedral Parish hall. In all five choirs participated.

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PRIESTLY ORDINATION 2018

Reverends Johnson Asigbey, Samuel Akrofi Dongotey were ordained on August 11, 2018 into the ministerial priesthood by Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum for the Koforidua Diocese.

The well-attended ordination Mass took place at the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Adweso-Koforidua.

In a homily, the Bishop expressed appreciation to the families, Parish Priests, Formators and all who played special roles in the formation process of the ordinandi.

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Bishop's Meeting

Bishop's Meeting With Pastoral Leaders On The Need To Work Towards A Self-Reliant Church
TOWARDS A SELF-RELIANT DIOCESE
On Thursday 11th May, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah Agyekum and his curia held a forum with all Priests, Chairpersons of Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC), Parish Finance Committees Chairmen and Secretaries to the PCC from all Parishes and Quasi-Parishes within Koforidua Diocese. The Chief-Shepherd met these pastoral leaders to discuss the finances of the diocese and the need to strategize and work harder towards a self-reliant diocese.

In his welcome address, the Vicar General Msgr. Francis Twum Barimah, on behalf of the Bishop thanked the participants for responding to the invitation of the Bishop to attend the meeting. He encouraged them to take active part in the discussion so that rich ideas could be harnessed which will help in consensus building and decision making.

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Ordination Of A Priest And Six Deacons

Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah- Agyekum , Catholic Bishop of Koforidua has ordained a Priest and six Deacons for the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua. The event took place on Saturday , 14th January , 2017 at the St. George Cathedral, Koforidua. They are in the persons of:

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Omane
Rev. Emmanuel Boateng
Rev. James Kwasi Yeboah
Rev. Innocent Bismark Kokobealowe Mensah
Rev. Callixtus Emmanuel Agblevor
Rev. Kenneth Ettuah
Rev. Frank Arthur

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Mrs. Gladys Okrah Agyekum

Mrs. Gladys Okrah Agyekum ( Mother Of Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah Agyekum) Goes Home
The mother of  Most. Rev. Joseph Afrifah -Agyekum was laid to rest on the 11th November, 2106 at Akyem Swedru. The main celebrant for the Mass was his Lordship Most. Rev. Joseph Afrifah -Agyekum. The Mass was con-celebrated by ten Bishops ( Most Rev. Gabriel Charles Palmer Buckle, Peter Atuahene, Gabriel

Justice Anokye e. al ) and a colossal number of Priest  and religious from all over  the country.

she was 92 years. 

MAY HER SOUL AND ALL THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED REST IN PEACE.

Sr. Claudette, SSpS @ 83

Sr. Claudette Jacqueline Florence Burkel, SSpS is 83 years old has spent about 46 years in Ghana working tirelessly for both the Church and the Nation. Sr. Claudette served in the Prisons, and Schools and currently serving the inmates of Koforidua Prisons. 

Catholic Diocese of Koforidua prays for good health, grace and blessing and may the Merciful Father offer you all that you desire.

Happy birth day Sr. Claudette.

XLIX World Day of Peace

XLIX WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2016; Overcome Indifference and Win Peace
1. God is not indifferent! God cares about mankind! God does not abandon us! At the beginning of the New Year, I would like to share not only this profound conviction but also my cordial good wishes for prosperity, peace and the fulfilment of the hopes of every man and every woman, every family, people and nation throughout the world, including all Heads of State and Government and all religious leaders. We continue to trust that 2016 will see us all firmly and confidently engaged, on different levels, in the pursuit of justice and peace. Peace is both God’s gift and a human achievement. As a gift of God, it is entrusted to all men and women, who are called to attain it.

Maintaining our reasons for hope
2. Sadly, war and terrorism, accompanied by kidnapping, ethnic or religious persecution and the misuse of power, marked the past year from start to finish. In many parts of the world, these have became so common as to constitute a real “third world war fought piecemeal”. Yet some events of the year now ending inspire me, in looking ahead to the new year, to encourage everyone not to lose hope in our human ability to conquer evil and to combat resignation and indifference. They demonstrate our capacity to show solidarity and to rise above self-interest, apathy and indifference in the face of critical situations.

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