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SEPT 2017 www.svdghana.org e.mail: [email protected] FROM THE PROVINCIAL’S DESK

Rooted in Dear Confreres, PEACE the w“ ord, committed to Christmas is still weeks away. Surely, I mean that joyous season filled with sentiments of happiness for the birth of the Father‟s beloved Son, Our his Mission. Redeemer; Jesus the Divine Word made incarnate, the Prince of Peace! M k6. 30-32 Choosing “PEACE” as the theme of her Retreat during our first SVD annual retreat, Rev. Sr. Cecilia Kudexa, SMMC might simply be reminding us, midway through the year 2017 to prepare to welcome the King of Peace, Jesus the Redeemer. It is by Sr Cecilia helped us to explore the diverse aspects/dimensions of listening to the PEACE: peace-building and how to attain Peace, as inspired by Luke 10:5-6. We, as Divine Word Missionaries are supposed to be genuine „bearers‟ of word of God the Divine Word, and this Word, is the Prince of Peace; “are we all conscious of this?” she interrogated. We are thus, to preach this Prince of and living it that peace, this unique Peace of the Redeemer. “However, do we ourselves truly live at peace, and genuinely imbibe peaceful loving atmosphere?” she asked. She applied the well-known adage: “you cannot give what you do we become not have.” So, we must first cultivate this peace, and live by it so that it co- workers of flows to liberate the captive, just like in the imagery of the stream of water the Divine flowing from the Temple in Ezekiel 47:1ff. Sr. Cecilia challenged us seriously to reflect on the kind of peace that flows from within our hearts. What legacy do we leave behind, whenever Word... we depart from one place to the other, as Divine Word Missionaries? Do we bring forth, and leave behind, life-giving water, the spirit of renewal and freshness; or rather we leave behind, chaos, bitterness, disharmony, fear, insecurity and so on. We must cultivate the former, and rid ourselves of the People must be later, Sr. Cecilia humbly advised.

able to As Divine Word Missionaries, there are certain moments and events that mark our common vocation and highlight our rededication to our recognize that religious and missionary ideals. We have just witnessed some of these events and moments: The profession of First vows, and Perpetual Vows, the we have Ordination to the Priesthood, admissions to the Novitiate and to the initial experienced in Formation programme by Seminarians and Brother Candidates and, finally, the commencement of a new Provincial administration team for a three-year our own lives term. The designation of new local superiors, new appointments, transfers, and re-assignments, remain key moments for all of us to ponder personally the kingdom on our own vocation, and our efforts to emulate the Divine Word, our Lord and Redeemer, so that we may preach His Good News more in genuine that we proclaim actions and words. to others. Surely, sometimes, it is a real challenge and discomfort to move from one Cons. 106 assignment or apostolate to another, to move from one 1 community to another to continue to exemplify our Lord‟s mission.

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Probably, Sr. Cecilia‟s caution to all of us to be alert not to be forcing our own plans into God‟s plan for us, should be adhered to. As religious, we are to rather enhance God‟s plan for us, we are to fit our plans into God‟s plan. When we fail to do so, we may know more discomfort, more absence of the inner peace that enhances our apostolate. Bishop Kumordji, SVD, during the closing Mass of our 75th Diamond Jubilee in 2015, at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra did emphasise this same concern raised by Sr. Cecilia. Maybe both have seen the harm we do to ourselves when we embark on pushing our own plans instead of those of God.

Permit me to recall here the beautiful excerpts written in the May 2017 edition of ARNOLDUS NOTA (p.7), by the Leadership team of INM on transfers and new assignments. It is worth reading it again. It is titled: “Oh God! Why this Transfer?” In my opinion, this is a “must-read” for all priests and religious. It provides us reasons and attitudes that would help us maintain our inner peace in the face of the “sure-to-arrive” day of transfer, which may be sooner or later in our lives and ministries.

With this, I wish you all, the profound peace of the Lord in your various communities, and most especially, I extend my esteemed respect and honour to those who have to leave to new communities, or take up new responsibilities, away from their usual probably comfortable zones. God bless us all!

George Clement Angmor, SVD Departures and Arrivals

 Frt. Stephen Nyantey arrived from Chile after his OTP The following arrived for vacation  Frt. Valentin Lisasi returned after his OTP in Taiwan  Fr. Mathias Yaadar [TOG]  Fr. Andrews Obeng was in D.R Congo to assist in  Fr. John Boevi [BOL] evaluating the CFC programme there.  Fr. Frank Ayakwah [MAD  Fr. Emmanuel Arthur left for his first assignment in Mexico  Fr. Edmund Owusu [NEB]  Fr. Frank Quainoo [PHI]arrived for his ordination and  Fr. Clement Kyei [BRA] vacation  Fr. Chris Ankah[CHI]  Frt. Joseph Mensah to Ireland for Theology  Fr. Stephen Agbenorxevi [TOG]  Frt. Clement Kwabina Narcher to Ireland for Theology  Br. Anthony Mensah [TOG]  Fr. Paul Dogba arrived after further  Fr. Anthony Anala [USS] studies in the Philippines  Fr. Paschal Chester [USS]  Bishop Frank Nubuasah arrived for a short vacation  Fr. Dominic Asare [USW]  Fr. Cyprian Kuupol [ROM] came to bury his mother. Four from Madagascar and one from Angola arrived to learn English to continue their basic formation in the province. Two from Indonesia (appointed to Zambia) arrived to polish their English before going to Zambia. You are welcome!

Transfers and appointments  Province Communications Coordinator: Fr. Rex  Bro. Wisdom Agbovi, appointed by the Generalate to Vegbey the Ghana-Liberia Province  Assistant Province Communications Coordinator: Fr.  Fr. Mariusz Pacula transferred to Bangladesh June Lee Sarenas  Fr. John Asiedu appointed to the Novitiate as Novice  Province Biblical Apostolate (BPM) Coordinator: Fr. master effective 1st July Andrews Obeng  Fr. John Acheampong is transferred from the Yendi  Vocation Directors: Frs. Abraham Kposu & Eugene district to the Language centre as the director. Asante  Bro. Hernandez Miller transferred to St. Arnold  Brother Formation Director: Bro. Samuel Dagadu Janssen Brother Formation House, Tesano  CFC Prefect: Fr. Pierre Avonyo  Fr. Abraham Djibitor is assigned to St. Margaret  CFC Bursar: Fr. Deepak Tigga Mary Parish, Dansoman till 28th February and then to  Freinademetz House Prefect: Fr. John Dorborkoe be Province Secretary.  Freinademetz House Assisting Procurator: pending  Fr. Jacobson Dey in residence at Freinademetz House  Assistant Novice Director: Br. Emmanuel Affum teaching at St. Charles and doing further studies.  Catholic Book Centre Manager: Mr. Delight Atsagli  Fr. Paul Dogba is assigned to CFC, Tamale  DWCCC Director: Fr. Thomas D‟Mello  Province Treasurer: Fr. Fred Timp  St. Paul‟s Chaplain: Fr. Francis Allah  Asst. Prov. Treasurer: Fr. Godwin Fiawoyi  St. Peter‟s Nkwatia Chaplain: Fr. Martin Ninnang  Province Secretary Fr. Lambert Assogba till 28th  Province Mission Secretary: Fr. Stephen Dogodzi with February 2018 residence at McCarthy Hill.  Province Superior Delegate: Fr. Hans Gerber Agbenafa

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 St. Martin‟s Adoagyiri Chaplain: Fr. Wilfred 4. Tema-Battor District: Julius Keeke; council: Hans D‟Souza Gerber Agbenafa, Sampson Fenuku  Province JPIC Coordinator: Fr. Peter Kabutey 5. Afram Plains: Victor Gbotso; council: Sofronio  St. Paul Carpentry Shop Director: Fr. Boguslaw Endoma, Dionisius Kopong Dan Berek 6. Tamale: Rector Tomy Kanjiramalayil; council:  St. Paul Carpentry Shop Treasurer: Br. Samuel Benjamin Asare, David Tengey Dagadu  Yendi Recording Studio Director: Fr. Nicholas 7. Yendi District: Sunil Rodrigues; council: Erasmus Aazine Norviewu-Mortty, Vinsensius Wangge  OTP & New Missionaries Director: Fr. Alex 8. Brong-Ahafo: Alex Chandy; council: Stanislaw Chandy Gergont, McDaniel Acquaah  CCROM: Fr. Vincent Owusu 9. Liberia Mission: Joseph Mazur  Director of Arnold Janssen Spirituality Centre,Tuba: Fr. Andrews Obeng House Praeses (for internal matters only)  AJST Members: Frs. Andrews Obeng (others to be named) 1. Freinademetz House: Benjamin Asare  Guest House Manager: Br. John Akuffo 2. Kukurantumi: Bro Bernardus Tang; council: Samuel  Director of Office of Lands, Legal & Immigration Dagadu, Dan Berek Matters: Br. Rudy Chamenyi 3. McCarthy Hill: Peter Edze; council: Stephen  Director of Projects and Developments Fr. Dogodzi, Rudy Chamenyi Phanuel Agudu 4. SVD Guest House: Fr. Fred Timp 5. St. Peter‟s Nkwatia: Martin Ninnang Local Superiors: 6. Yendi District House: Benediktus Bau

1. Accra District: Rex Vegbey; council: Andrew

Campbell, John Akuffo Provincial Council Responsibilities: 2. Nkwatia-Kwahu District: Martin Ninnang ; Formation & Education: Br. Oswald Bangfo council: John Acheampong, Emmanuel Finance & Development: Fr. Marek Dabrowski Affum Spiritual Animation: Fr. Andrews Obeng 3. District: Emmanuel Azure; council: Protocol & Celebrations: Fr. Jojo Monoth Fred Obeng, Bernardus Tang Personnel: Fr. George Angmor, Provincial

Pray for our sick

 Fr. Josef Sprehe is receiving medical care in Germany. We wish him a speedy recovery

We remember our dead

 Bro Henry Miller a one-time missionary in the province died in Techny, USA, 27th April 2017  Bro. Anthony Lawer, 60 died at the Korle-Bu teaching hospital on the 22nd May after a short illness. He was buried at the SVD Cemetery at Adoagyiri  Fr. Henry Noordermeer, 79 died on the 1st of June in Teteringen, Holland .  29th June 1st Anniversary of Bro. James Djadoo celebrated at McCarthy Hill Residence  Rosina Kuupol, the mother of our confrere Cyprian Kuupol, SVD.  Madam Cecilia Akosua Yaadar, mother of Fr. Mathias Yaadar [TOG].  Madam Francisca Amoafowaa Akpo Agbovi, the sister of Fr. Edmund Owusu [NEB]  Sr. Aquilanis, SSpS, a one-time missionary in Ghana died in Germany on 24th April and has since been buried  Madam Mary Kabutey, the mother of Fr. Peter Kabutey. She has since been buried.  The father of our Sister Gloria Doh, SSpS. He has since been buried.

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PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INSTALLED

The Provincial Council appointed by the Superior General in Rome following the consultative votes of members of the Ghana Province of the SVD was installed for the 2017-2020 triennium. The Mass at the Castle Drive chapel was presided over by Fr. George Angmor the provincial appointed for the second term. The homily was delivered by Most Rev. Gabriel Kumordji, SVD. He reflected on “What is particular about our spirituality as SVDs?” PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR: Rev. Fr. George Clement Angmor, Obviously, it is the Word taken from the prologue (in the middle) which is not just a statement but a prayer. He VICE-PROVINCIAL: Rev. Fr. Marek Dabrowski recalled how the parents of Arnold Janssen our (Extreme left) founder used the prologue as a prayer especially ADMONITOR: Rev. Fr.Andrews Aboagye Obeng when there were threatening disasters like thunder. (2nd from right) Thus, the centrality of our spirituality is the Word. 1ST COUNCILOR: Bro. Oswald Bangfo The question he posed to us was “how is this Word (2nd from left) influencing our missionary and religious activities?” 2ND. COUNCILOR Rev. Fr. Jojo George Monoth For him, the Word should permeate every activity (Extreme right) that we undertake which ultimately should bring joy

and salvation to the people we work with. Present were Sr. Dinah Ofosu, SSpS Provincial Leader and Sr. Mathilda Sorkpor the General Superior of the HDR. Also,there were a number of confreres, some family members of the provincial, friends of the SVD among others.

Giving a goodwill message on behalf of the confreres, Fr. Konrad Dreyer encouraged the Councillors and exhorted them to be circumspect in their decisions especially when it comes to appointments, they should consider the charisms and the capabilities of the confrere so that the confrere is happy, “for a happy and a satisfied confrere normally works well”. The SSpS, HDR Superiors as well as friends of the SVD also wished the team well in their respective goodwill messages.

Talking later to some of the confreres of their expectations of the new Council, these are what they expressed. “We expect a good leadership spirit”. “I expect the human resource management of the province to be improved.” “The self reliance projects initiated by the previous team should be intensified by the new Council”

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Fr. Moses Awinongya, received MTN Heroes of change (Education category): For his care of orphans and other needy children within Namoo in the Upper East by providing shelter and food. He has set up a scholarship fund, which helps brilliant but needy children through school; he has built a library and built a university in the village of Namoo with a hostel facility near completion.  Fr. Bernard Adjei-Appiah appointed to the office of assistant Headmaster of St.

Margaret Mary Senior High School, Dansoman  Fr. Sabastine Sob appointed to join the staff of Kumbungu Senior High School,

Kumbungu  Fr. Paul Dogba defended successfully his Doctoral thesis: TROKOSI PRACTICE AMONG THE EWES OF GHANA: CULTURAL MORAL EVALUATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN’’S RIGHTS PAGE 5

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ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW Soon after its installation, the new Provincial Council on the 1st of June plunged into a Capacity building COUNCIL Workshop on Good governance practices and Models of Communication facilitated by Fr. Rex A. Vegbey, the Provincial Communication Coordinator.

The strategic plan put in place in the previous administration was evaluated and unfinished businesses were laid on the table for completion by the present team. In addition, what seemed to have been mistakes of the past administration would be corrected The Councillors and the Provincial secretary during the workshop and the good practices would be enhanced. With the new entrants into the Council, it is hoped that new ideas would surface for effective governance of our province. By and large our Province is moving forward and self reliant programmes would continue to be high on the table for the administration. All confreres are being called upon to contribute their best to make the province what we want it to be especially for the future generation.

EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY CASES, kindly see or contact the Provincial within official working hours MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 8.00AM -12.00 MIDDAY AND 3.00PM -5.00PM. Official mails should be sent to the official provincial emai: [email protected] and not to his personal email accounts. Thanks.

BISHOP GABRIEL EDOE KUMORDJI, SVD INSTALLED AS BISHOP OF KETA-AKATSI DIOCESE & APPOINTED AS ADMINISTRATOR OF VICARIATE Upon the Pope’s acceptance of the resignation of Most Rev. Anthony Kwami Adanuty, then Bishop of the Keta-Akatsi Catholic Diocese, the Pope appointed Bishop Edoe Kumordji, SVD, then Bishop of Dorkorkrom Apostolic Vicariate as the new Bishop of Keta Akatsi on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

On the 13th of May, His Excellency Most Rev Jean Marie Speich, Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana and Most Rev. Emmanuel Fianu, SVD, the Apostolic Administrator of Keta-Akatsi Diocese, assisted Bishop Kumodji to sit three times on his Seat as part of the ceremony of installation. The ceremony took place at the Christ the King Cathedral at Akatsi in the Volta region of Ghana.

As early as 7 am the ceremony ground was packed with people from all walks of life. Almost all the Bishops were present except Bishop Boi-Nai, SVD who was on an urgent national assignment. Our Provincial Superior, Fr. George Angmor and many other major superiors, a large number of priests from all parts of the country as well as many lay faithful were present.

In his homily, Archbishop Palmer-Buckle exhorted Bishop Kumordji, SVD to stay in touch with the Lord his

SVD Ghana-Liberia Newsletter September 2017 PAGE 6 God. “It is He, the Word of God and the Son of God, the One through whom all came to be, including the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi itself, its priests and religious, the faithful people of God, old men and women, young ones and children, its historical and cultural riches, its spiritual wealth and what have you; all that has and had been preordained by God his Father, entrusted to the authority of Christ Jesus as Lord and Saviour, the Eternal High Priest and Shepherd, and today is being entrusted to you,”

Part of the Mass Choir during the Mass At the end of the Mass, the Apostolic Nuncio announced that whilst waiting for the appointment of a new Bishop For more photos visit of Donkorkrom, the Pope has appointed Bishop Kumordji http://www.svdghana.org/photo-gallery.html to be the Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate.

BRO. ANTHONY DJIMATEY LAWER, SVD LAID TO REST

As if he was sleeping, Bro. Anthony‟s mortal body was laid in state at St. Charles Lwanga Church, Abeka as early as 7am to enable family members friends and sympathisers to pay their last respect. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Gabriel Kumordji, SVD Final commendation concelebrated by Fr. George Angmor If we live, we and a large number of confreres and other priests.

live for the In his homily Bishop Kumordji said when Bro. Lawer decides to do Lord; and if we something, nothing could change his mind. “We are here not only to talk die, we die for about Bro Lawer but also to remind ourselves of the assurance Jesus gives the Lord... us that he is the bread of life. All that the father has given me I would not Rm 14.7 drive away, I would care for them”, he said. In his bid to be excellent Bro was difficult in community living. In spite of all he was able to dedicate himself to the Lord in his religious life and duties. He was laid to rest at the SVD cemetery at Adoagyiri, Nsawam.

May he rest in peace. Confreres taking Bro to his resting place

CONGRATULATIONS

Bishop being helped to cut the ann. cake Frt. Stephen Osei- Asante [KEN] and Frt. Raymond Akumbilim, SVD [USC] for professing perpetual vows: Frt. Stephen is assigned to BRC province and Fr. Raymond to USC province

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A memorial Mass held for

Fr. Henry Noordemeer, SVD and Sr. Aquilanis, SSpS

The Mass was presided over by Archbishop Buckle on the 5th of July at Christ the King for the late Fr. Henry Noordermeer, SVD and Sr. Aquilanis, SSpS, both one-time missionaries in Ghana. The sermon was delivered by Fr. Vincent Owusu. He recalled their time in Ghana and the legacy they left behind as missionaries.

Born in Leimuiden, Holland on March 28, 1938 Fr. Henry Noordermeer was Ordained in 1963 and appointed to Ghana. His first appointment was to St. Michael’s parish at to join Father Aloysius Turbek and later to . There he lived together with one of the first Ghanaian priests, Fr. Francis Ankrah. With his background in farming, he began to cultivate 10 acres of land for the production of cassava, corn and cocoyam. He also started raising chickens. After his leave in 1973, he was sent to .

From October 1981, Henry was in , together with a Filipino confrere. He was one of the few missionaries, who learned the Twi language well and was able to preach in it without a translator. Together with his head teacher David Asare Bediako he produced five volumes of Twi songs that were sung in many places, a pioneering contribution to the inculturation of the liturgy. In 1990, Henry, became the vice provincial of Ghana / Togo / Benin Province. Later he worked as a pastor in Donkorkrom, Afram Plains. There he got ill and went home. Upon his return, he retired at the McCarthy Hill residence. Still burning with pastoral zeal, he took on pastoral responsibility at Obuom. Fr. Henry was known to be a man of swimming pools; wherever he found himself, he constructed a small swimming pool. In April 2016, Henry returned to the Netherlands with a malignant disease, an advanced stage of skin cancer. He hoped to be treated and return to Ghana but on the 1st of June 2017, Fr. Henry breathed his last.

Sr. Aquilanis Maria Hungerkamp was born on 26th July 1931 in Germany into a large family. Her mother died when she was a teenager and the family had to be separated and divided among various relatives. This probably made their bond as siblings much stronger and it remained that way throughout her life. They were very supportive to Sr. Aquilanis and her missionary activities in Ghana.

Sr. Aquilanis was missioned to Ghana in 1959. She readily offered herself to the service of Ghana wholeheartedly and remained here until she returned to Wimbern, Germany in 2005 because of ill health.

As soon as the boat landed in Takoradi, she was sent to take care of the sisters in so many communities in Ghana since she was a “house manageress.” Being sent to St. Agnes Convent, Koforidua, it was her assignment to go for home and hospital visitation every day with a mission girl. In sharing her experiences, she said in one year she was transferred three times because she had to “fill holes” since sisters were going on home leaves. When the yearly retreats would be organized at St. Mary’s Convent, she always came with her heart ready to receive the news that after the retreat she would be sent to another community, to fill “another hole.” Yet, she did this with a ready heart – a missionary heart! Some of the places she shared life and mission were: Kwahu Tafo, Nkawkaw and Korle Gonno, Accra.

We cannot overlook her great pioneering efforts when she and Sr. Mary Joseph Hofshulte re- opened the Afram Plains in 1986. Being a strong support to one another, they made the SSpS first house there in Donkorkrom a true home. St. Mary’s Community was her last community before she was transferred to her home Province in Germany where she died on 24th April 2017. May she rest in perfect peace PAGE 6

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On the 8th of February, Ayeekoo! Fr. Mazur bid farewell to the Divine Word Catholic community at the premises of St. Arnold Janssen Spirituality Centre, Tuba. Fr. Mazur receiving the citation

Divine Word Cath- olic Church. Fr. Mazur expressed his appreciation to the 100-member (not counting children) Church for their motherly care and the considerationthe youth has given him as a father. Above all, he thanked them for their immense financial contributi- on towards the developmentof the SVD Ghana-Liberia Newsletter September 2017 PAGE 8

Confreres with the newly professed

16 profess vows The newly professed have been assigned to various places The ceremony for the first profession of 16 young to continue with their basic formation. novices took place at the St. Peter‟s Senior High School, Chapel, Nkwatia on the 8th of July 2017. Although o Frt. Julius Sasah Caesar, Ghana to Germany Nkwatia is about 120 km away from the capital, many lay o Frt. Christian Gyamfi , Ghana to Germany

faithful made up of parents of the candidates, friends and o Frt. Benjamin Gadezouhoin ,Togo to Kenya CFC o Frt. Wycliffe Ogetonto, Kenya to Kenya CFC other religious made their way to the celebration. The Mass was presided over by Fr. Marek o Frt. Espoir Dassi Kussi Womenor ,Togo to Ghana CFC o Frt. Irenee Bafana,Togo to Ghana CFC Dabrowski the vice-Provincial who also received the o vows on behalf of the Superior General. Also present were Frt. Emil Ndriamihavana, Madagascar to Philippines o Fr. Daniel Lenwah, SVD, assistant Headmaster of St. Frt. Thomas Asamane, Ghana to Ghana CFC o Peter‟s with his able chaplain, Fr. Martin Ninnang, SVD. Frt. Eric Ewusi, Ghana to Ghana CFC o Others were Fr. Rex A. Vegbey, SVD Ghana Frt. Edoh Ezi, Togo to Democratic Republic of Congo Communication Coordinator, Fr. Andrews Obeng, the CFC o outgoing novice master and Fr. John Asiedu, SVD the Frt. David Ekoue Agbeze,Togo to Democratic Republic of Congo CFC incoming novice master as well as Fr. John Acheampong, o the director of the Language Centre and Br. Emmanuel Frt. Joseph Mensah, Ghana to Great Britain Ireland o Affum, the assistant novice master and the confreres from Frt. Clement Kwabina Narcher, Ghana to Great Kukurantumi among others. Britain Ireland o Delivering the sermon Fr. Marek emphasized the Frt. Nobert Itai, Zimbabwe to Democratic Republic of need to avail oneself as a confrere wherever the superior Congo CFC o assigns one to work. Bro. Richard Botchway, Ghana to Tesano, to study at the Polytechnic

o Bro. Charles Tambile, Ghana to Tesano to have a work experience at the Province Treasury before proceeding to study.

ST. ARNOLD JANSSEN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE first phase completed and it is due to be opened on the 10th of September.

It has facilities for a day‟s activities: a conference room for 50 with a projector, a dining hall, toilet facilities, a chapel and a serene compound, including giant stations of the cross. For info: Contact the Director Fr. Andrews Obeng +233 24 393 6638

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Charles Lwanga launches 50 years

‘Rooted in the word, committed to his mission as one family with one faith’.This is the slogan of the Golden Jubilee of St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Abeka-Accra, a Parish started by the SVD and still being managed by the SVD. This theme, obviously influenced by the theme of the XVIII SVD General Chapter, has been embraced with passion by the parish community. Launching the year-long celebration, Mr. Bob Foli the Chairman of the 50th anniversary committee paid tribute to the pioneers of the parish who toiled to make the parish what it is today. The pioneer SVDs like Fr. Rosslein, were acknowledged. He also outlined some of the activities that would be realised in the course of the anniversary year.

The Mass was presided over by Fr. Joannes Mintah Mensah of the Accra Archdiocese, a son of the parish. He was assisted at the altar by Fr. Andrew Quaye-Foli, SVD, Parish Priest and Rev. Michel Manga, SVD.

Some of the Parishioners expressed their gratitude for how far the Lord has brought them. A 97 year old Madam Georgina Lyle who saw the beginnings of the church recalls “when I was a teacher at Christ the King the then headmistress gave me clothes left by the whites to be sold to build the church and Fr. Rosslein came to pick the clothes which we sold at „donkomi‟ (i.e at a reduced price). Following that I suggested to Mr.Quindry the then catechist that there was a piece of land available. Fr. Roesslein agreed and the land was bought leading to the construction of the little church. As a teacher, I proposed to Fr. Roesslein to start a school which he accepted and later the construction of the church followed.” St. Charles Lwanga Church, Abeka-Accra If you visit St. Charles Lwanga Parish, the greeting is Rooted in the Word and the response is committed to his mission as one family with one faith’

SEND OFF FOR FR. SAMUEL YAW ADU On the 19th of March 2017, the St. Joseph Frienademetz House of philosophy organized a send-off for Fr. Samuel Adu, SVD, who is currently pursuing studies in missiology in Rome. Fr. Samuel was the bursar of the house.

During the Mass which he presided over, Fr Samuel expressed his gratitude to all those who cooperated with him in the discharge of his duty as bursar most especially to his confreres, the postulants and all who visit the community for Mass. Also, on behalf of the community, Fr Benjamin Asare, SVD the Preases of the house thanked Fr. Samuel for his dedicated service to the community and wished him well as he leaves for further studies.

In the evening of the same day, there was a send-off party organized for him by the community, which was attended by some formators from St. Victors and SAMMs, MSOLA Sisters from Gumu, confreres from CFC and TICCS who shared their fond memories and how they experienced Fr Samuel Adu. They testified to his humility, dedication to duty, the readiness to accept roles assigned to him and his warm smiles. They wished him the best as he takes up a new responsibility and a new mission. A citation was presented to him by the postulants on behalf of the community. Paul Amuzu, Frienademtez House, Tamale

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NORTHERN SECTOR CELEBRATES FAMILY FEAST

The northern sector of the Arnoldus family has organized its family feast celebration for the year 2017. The annual event was hosted by the Tamale house and it took place at St. Joseph Frienadematz house of Philosophy. Present at the occasion were confreres from Kintampo, New Longoro, Saboba, Yendi, and Tamale, the seminarians from both Freinademetz and CFC, SSpS sisters as well as some invited guests.

The joyous day celebration began with a solemn Mass which was celebrated by Bishop Vincent Boi-Nai and concelebrated by some of the priests with the seminarians serving as the choir to spice the Mass with some good tunes. The celebration coincided with the vows and priestly anniversaries of some confreres. Notable among them were Fr. Tomy Thomas, Bishop Boi-Nai, Fr. Alex Chandy, among others.

Fr. Tomy Thomas, SVD who was the homilist, used the opportunity to share with those present his experience as a priest over the past 25years all of which have been spent in the Yendi missions. He recounted how challenging it was for him in the beginning but through the Grace of God found fulfillment all these years. He encouraged the Confreres to be committed to the mission and to the vows they have embraced.

Earlier also, Most Rev Vincent Boi-Nai consecrated the Mother of Divine Grace Grotto, where the Mass took Place. The grotto was started some five years ago by the postulants through fundraising during holidays. He was grateful to God and to the formators and postulants of the St Joseph Frienademetz house for the hard work and dedication in making it possible to put up the grotto. He urged them never to cease seeking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

After the Mass, there was socialization and fun games which included volley ball, table tennis as well as indoor games. There was also a lot to eat and drink accompanied by music which got many on their feet dancing.

Paul Amuzu, Frienademtez House, Tamale

CATHOLIC EDUCATION MARKED AT

The Asesewa Roman Catholic (R/C) Basic (Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High) Schools recently marked the 2017 edition of the catholic Education Week celebration. Mr. Vincent Tandor, the Head teacher of the primary school launched the programme during a Holy Mass which was presided over by Rev. Fr. David Selasie Agah, SVD. Mr. Tandor in his launching message touted the significance of Catholic Education and the immeasurable positive impact it had made on society over the years and challenged parents to take their children‟s education seriously. He invited them to turn up in their numbers to participate in the weeklong celebration. The theme for the celebration was: “Catholic Education, Formation for Transformation.”

Some activities that were undertaken during the celebration were: street procession, candle light procession, student and PTA durbars and games. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service in the Upper Manya Krobo District took turns during the durbars to give talks on security alertness, and the need to be patriotic citizens and committed Christians respectively. Rev. Fr. Dionisio Nellas, SVD, the Parish Priest of St. Augustine Church, presided over a thanksgiving mass to climax the celebration. He, on behalf of the congregation, expressed profound gratitude to the staffs of the schools for their selfless dedication to duty and encouraged them to work harder to make mission schools beacons of excellence at all times. Currently, the total staff population from K.G to Junior High is 32, with 8 being Teacher Trainees and Service Personnel. The total pupil population for all the three levels is about 460.

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HOLY CHILDHOOD CELEBRATED AT ASESEWA The children‟s service of the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Asesewa, recently celebrated the 2017 Holy Childhood Week on the theme; “We are missionary Disciples”.

The weeklong celebration was marked by reflections on selected topics including: , Mercy as the heart of the mission; the mystery of Mercy; Being more open to God’s Mercy and Being more merciful to others.

Rev. Fr. David Selasie Agah, SVD led the children in a Holy Hour of Adoration. During the thanksgiving Mass, the St. Augustine Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Dionisio Nellas, SVD congratulated the children on their successful celebration of the week and charged them to let what they had learnt reflect in their daily lives as they grow up.

Reflecting on the day‟s gospel, he admonished the congregants to learn from Jesus, who unlike Adam and Eve, leaned on God and overcame the devil‟s triple temptations. He encouraged them to draw near to God through prayer and fasting so as to be spiritually inspired and strengthened.

Other animators who assisted the children during the celebration were Miss Christie Kafui Anago, Mrs. Veronica Kateye, Mrs. Mary Teye, Miss Mary Noellla Antowine, Miss Joana Owusu, Mr. Felix Kateye and Mr. Paul Nsoh Akolgo. In all, about 80 children participated in the programme.

Although there are SVDs from the Afram Plains, this is the first time that profession of perpetual vows has taken place in the area. This celebration brought together all the priests and religious working in the vicariate as well as a number of confreres, religious and seminarians. A number of pastors from other Christian denominations were present as well as politicians. Fr. George Angmor, SVD Ghana-Liberia Provincial presided over the Mass.

In the absence of the Apostolic Adminstrator, Fr. John Duah Prempeh, SVD the former Vicar General welcomed all and sundry to the celebration. Preaching the sermon, Fr. George Angmor praised Br. Wisdom for his readiness for the mission.

A mass choir from the vicariate was there to grace the occasion with their singing. Bro. thanked all for his vocation especially the confreres who once worked in Tease.

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SVD Ordination

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FR. ABRAHAM DZIBITOR, SVD was welfare of the sheep to the point of carrying a sheep on the the only SVD candidate for the year 2017 to be ordained. shoulders when it becomes necessary. Taking the imagery Being from the Ho diocese, the province decided that he of the shepherd as proclaimed in the gospel therefore, he joined the candidates of the Ho diocese to be ordained by urged them to follow the footsteps of Jesus the shepherd. Bishop Emmanuel Fianu, SVD. The ordination took th “Take time to prepare your sermon; your life should be place at Helu Fodome on the 29 of July. It was attended simple not different from the sheep you are pasturing”, he by a large crowd. Fr. George Angmor, the SVD Ghana told the new priests. Provincial Superior and a number of confreres were there to lay hands on Rev. Abraham and welcome him to Some of the confreres joined him in Ho to celebrate his the presbyterium. First Thanksgiving Mass.

Delivering the homily, the Bishop dwelt on the good Fr. Dzibitor is assigned to work in the Ghana-Liberia Province. shepherd gospel the candidates chose themselves. He said the shepherd was always concerned about the

ST. PETER’S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

“This school is fondly referred to as ‘KWAHU UNIVERSITY’. To speak of education in the and for that matter Ghana, without mentioning St. Peter’s Senior High School (PERSCO) is a non-starter.” These were words of the Headmaster of St. Peter’s during the climax ceremony of the 60th anniversary of the school on the 17th of June. He expressed profound gratitude to the SVD for starting the school and to make it what it is today.

From its inception in 1957, the SVDs have headed the school: Beginning with Fr. Clement Hotze, through Fr. Josef Glatzel, Alois Hoguth, Anthony Dugay till 1992 when lay persons came in. Today, we have our confrere Fr. Daniel Lenwah as Assistant Headmaster and Fr. Martin Ninnang as the Chaplain.

The ceremony brought together a large number of old students, parents the chiefs and the elders of the Kwahu area who are very proud to have such a school on their land.

Also present were Bishop Afrifa and our novitiate community as well as Fr. George Angmor, the Provincial. Below is the provincial’s goodwill message: 60 YEARS OF QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION: ACHIEVEMENTS, PROSPECTS AND THE WAY FORWARD. Dear friends, by the grace of God, what begun in a very humble way with thirty-six students over sixty years ago, had blossomed in every way that we can imagine and bringing us all together here today. Dear Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Chairman for this occasion, Perscoba Prof. Ebenezer Oduro-Owusu, specially invited guests, Nananom, the Headmaster, Mr. Matthias Kudiabor, staff and students of St. Peter’s Senior High School, Friends and family; on theoccasion of your sixtieth anniversary, I pay tribute to the founding fathers, the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, the Chiefs and SVD Ghana-Liberia Newsletter September 2017 PAGE 13 people of Kwahu Traditional Area, and the current Administration of the school for the hard work, sacrifice and academic achievements the school has chalked over the years.

St. Peters SHS has a great vision which is “To ensure that boys from diverse backgrounds obtain quality education within the principles of Catholic Education”. It is not surprising then that we have students coming from every part of our dear Motherland. The school’s mission is:to provide integral and quality education to boys for them to become responsible to all societies and to themselves. Today, one can find St. Peter’s old boys working in almost all the sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The vision and mission are therefore both aimed at ensuring a holistic formation of the future leaders of Ghana in particular and the whole world in general. This is in line with the biblical mandate which says that children should be taught the way they should go and when they grow they will not depart from that sound teaching (Prov. 22:6). Events in the immediate past weeks in our county remind us that this is an important endeavor to undertake.

Indeed, we, the Divine Word Missionaries, have made integral and quality education part and parcel of our missionary mandate. This has always been part of our values in the over seventy (70) countries that we work in. From the very beginning of St. Peter’s Senior High School, our confreres have been working with the people of Nkwatia and its environs which culminated in the birth and development of St. Peter’s SHS for 60 years now. I commend all the stakeholders of the school for the high academic achievements and infrastructural developments over the years. Nonetheless, there is still more yet to be done and we shall all work together with the stakeholders for the purpose of pushing forward the prospects of higher achievements.

On the occasion of your sixtieth anniversary of foundation, we implore your patron saint St. Peter Claver, to intercede from the Lord, abundant blessings upon this school and all the students and staff and administration at the different levels so that you can continue to blossom ever more gloriously to the glory of God, when and wherever products from this school are met.

Long live Catholic Education! Long live the SVD!! Long live PERSCO!!!

May the darkness of sin and the night of unbelief vanish be the light of the Word and Spirit of grace. And may the Heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all people!

Very Rev. Fr. George Clement Angmor, SVD. Provincial Superior Divine Word Missionaries, Ghana – Liberia Province

The school choir during the ceremony Classroom block and Administration

MISSION Coordinator: Fr. Stephen Dogodzi, SVD

Friends of the SVD expanding Enthusiasm for the friends of the SVD is growing and new groups are springing up is some of our parishes. The latest inauguration took place at SS Peter and Paul, Aplaku where 20 members have registered.

Also in Asesewa, 13 members were presented with certificates and the Constitutions of the „Friends of the SVD‟. All confreres are encouraged to form the groups in their parishes. All confreres in the province are encouraged to talk about the Friends of the SVD in your parishes to join us in our evanglization endeavours.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF EVANGELIZATION Coordinator: Fr. Andrews Obeng, SVD

ROOTED IN THE WORD, COMMITTED TO HIS MISSION

In the spirit of the forthcoming 2018 General Chapter and also in response to a resolution of the 2015 Ghana- Liberia Province Chapter, a two-week intensive residential course was organised by the SVD Catholic School of Evangeliza tion under the auspices of the New Evangelization Team of the Province. The course was grounded on two fundamental pillars – WORD and MISSION. Participants were led through Scriptures with particular focus on evangelization and at the same time empowered to embark on the mission of the Church. Some of the topics treated included Biblical Foundation of Evangelization, Bibliodrama, Church Documents on Evangelization, Media and Evangelization, Parish Renewal, Models of Outreach etc. There were 33 participants from eight dioceses. Two of the participants were female religious. The resource persons were Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD (Bishop of Keta-Akatsi Diocese), Very Rev Fr. Francis Adoboli (Vicar General of Accra Archdiocese), Fr. Michael Mensah (lecturer –St. Paul Major Seminary, Accra), Fr. Rex Vegbey, SVD (Province Communication coordinator), Fr. Andrews Obeng, SVD (Coordinator – New Evangelization Team) Sr. Adeline , SVD Ayivor, SSpS (facilitator of Bibliodrama) and Mr and Mrs Otoo (lay missionaries).

The opening Mass was celebrated by the Provincial Superior, Fr. George Angmor, SVD. Other confreres who offered an SVD presence at the course through their visits were Fr. Stephen Dogodzi, SVD (Mission secretary), Fr. Peter Kabutey, SVD (JPIC coordinator), Fr. Fred Obeng, SVD (Parish priest of St. Dominic Parish -Adweso) and Fr. Thomas D‟Mello (Director – DWCC). Certificates of participation were awarded to the participants at the end of the course. For more information about the school, visit www.svdcsegh.org

COMMUNICATION MINISTRY Coordinator: Fr. Rex A. Vegbey, SVD Following this year’s Communication course in the novitiate we bring you an article by one to the participants: COMMUNICATION BEYOND LIMIT After the course on communication at the novitiate in Nkwatia-Kwahu by Fr. Rex A. Vegbey, SVD on 20th to 24th March 2017, I realised that communication helps us to share effectively with other people the word of God by simple means. I have also discovered that the art of communication is beyond writing newsletters; it goes hand in hand with signs of the time. Communication is daily living. We engage in discussion face to face and from time to time. In our era, communication has changed its pattern and we need to put ourselves into those signs of time. Sometime as ministers of Christ there is the need to reach out to people wherever they are. We have to consider the best means of communication in the area we find ourselves and the people with whom we live. Beyond all the means we adopt, there is always a need to remember that our life communicates more than words. Our life should reflect the life of Christ whom we are following, it should be characterized by love, even in our own community. As religious our love should be reflected among us before we move out. Sometimes it is not easy but with God everything is possible. With the diversity of communication methods in the modern world, each one of us should be able to cope with the new trends. Now we can reach out to people easily through internet. People do not have time to read newsletters, but they have time to browse on their phone to see the whatsapp messages, Skype, Imo and many other apps. We have to involve ourselves in reaching the youth and the old by sending them reflections, bible quotes and encouragements, but we must make it short and attractive. If it is difficult, ask people to help especially the youth around you, to create the Facebook platform for our parishes. This is one way to reach out and share with them the Gospel. As we read the signs of the time and contribute to new ways of communication we should always remember that we are ministers of Jesus Christ, so our contributions should be centred on him. We have to engage in healthy discussions characterized by our faith. One simple wrong comment will reach millions of people in a second and the face of the world will change. Everybody is encouraged to involve herself/himself in sharing the word of God through the use of modern media. One must not say that one is not conversant with this modern means of communication. We are all encouraged to embrace this form of communication, create dramas to capture the interest of people and share the message of Christ. FRT. WYCLIFFE OGETONTO OGEGA

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CCROM Coordinator: Fr. Vincent K. Owusu, SVD

A 5-Day Cross Culture Reflection On Ministry (CCROM) was held from the 19th – 24th June, at the Divine Word Catholic Conference Centre. Some of the topics treated were: How to communicate to a family in grief (Monsignor Bobby Benson), The phenomenon of suicide and the Missionary (Alfons Amanor, SVD) and The dynamic of interculturality and religious community living. (Sr. Mary Benson, SSpS)

OTP in Taiwan: Cultural encounter in an Asian country Taiwan, Republic Of China (ROC) As Divine Word Missionaries, practical pastoral experience is a necessary part of our formation process. For this reason having completed three years of Theology at Saint Victor‟s Major Seminary in Tamale, I opted for an Overseas Training Program in Taiwan. I would like to share some of the experiences that I have made during my two-year programme.

Even before I left the shores of Ghana, I began my personal experience and learning process. My flight, originally, booked for 8th August 2015, had to be postponed to 15th August. What happened? A week before my departure, while going to meet the Provincial I alighted from a commercial vehicle, „trotro‟, only to realize that the envelope containing my travel documents (passport and Yellow card) were stolen. Every attempt to find them was futile. Thanks to the permission and help of the Provincial, Fr George Angmor I was allowed to go back to Benin to process another Passport and Visa.

I left Ghana on the solemnity of Assumption and successfully landed in Taiwan on 17th August 2015, and my cultural encounter with the Asian world started right away. Instead of fork and knife, I was given chopsticks to eat at lunch. I was given a new Chinese name, 黎紹熙 (LíShàoxī). The following morning, for the first time, I participated in a Holy Mass celebrated in Chinese.

Very quickly, I understood the complex political situation that exists in China. It is the “One China, two countries politics”. Politically, there are two types of China: TAIWAN (Republic of China, ROC) whose capital city is Taipei (台北) and CHINA (People‟s Republic of China, PROC) having Beijing (北京) as its capital city. China is also referred to as „‟Mainland China‟‟. Taiwan is in fact and indeed a democratic and independent country, while Mainland China continues claiming territorial ownership over Taiwan. The two countries have Chinese as official language. Chinese is also spoken in Singapore and Malaysia. However, Taiwan is the only country that still uses the traditional Chinese characters in the educational system. Apart from Chinese Language, Taiwan has its own Taiwanese Language known as 台語（Táiyŭ. Other Chinese speaking countries adopted the simplified Chinese characters.

Entering a new culture is always challenging and frightening at the beginning. When I went, because of the language I hardly talk. I took my time to listen and to process some basic conversational dialogue patterns. In a very short time, it yielded dividends. My ability to listen facilitated the learning process. As it turned out to be, Chinese language is not the most difficult. The only point is that the language has many characters, and the best way to be familiar with them is to keep on practising through writing and reading. Culturally, Taiwanese – and Chinese in general – are quite introverts at first sight. However, a close contact with them reveals hidden warmth and a great sense of interest and positive curiosity about other people‟s culture. For instance, the first time I took MRT, a Taiwanese woman in her late twenties or early thirties asked to shake hands with me, and she held my hand for more than two minutes. On the basket-ball pitch, many people are interested in interacting with the „only black man‟ around. Parents even brought their kids to shake hands with me, etc.

In Taiwan, animals like cats and dogs are held in great esteem. It is legally prohibited to kill or harm them. There are even first class restaurants solely reserved for dogs and cats, where their owners take them for breakfast, lunch or supper. I happened to mistakenly enter one, just behind our Fu Jen Catholic University（輔仁大學. In Taiwan, Homosexuality is increasingly becoming common. Actually, on 24th May 2017, The Taiwan Constitutional Court rules in favour of same-sex marriage becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. In the landmark ruling, Taiwan‟s Council of Grand Justices stated that the Civil Code which does not ensure same-sex marriage rights is unconstitutional and asked the Legislature to amend relevant laws within two years to protect the interests of gay couples. All attempted effort by Catholics and other religious groups to oppose the bill failed. Another remarkable social phenomenon is that the percentage of aged people had surpassed that of the youth since last February 2017. In an atmosphere of Religious freedom, Catholic Christians are minority. Churches are well built and decorated, but almost two third of the faithful are old people. The country is mainly Buddhist and everything ending with ‟‟-ism‟‟. But, we still have few faithful, even though their number keeps decreasing. In Taiwan, universities have started merging up or closing down, due to lack of students. This is caused by the low birth rate leading to a decline in enrolment at the university level. To conclude, Taiwan broadened my views on various human realities. I was able to discover that “every place is a mission field”. I am grateful to the Society of the Divine Word and the Ghana Province in particular for giving me the opportunity to make this OTP experience. To the Almighty God be all glory and praise! By Frt. Valentin LISSASSI 黎紹熙, SVD, CFC Tamale

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In addition, they were taken delivered on camera. Each was through the various styles in evaluated based on the principles of writing to be understood and „delivering to be understood‟.This writing to deliver. Each novice was meant to help the future wrote an article some of which missionaries to see how their are published in this edition of viewers and listeners would view the newsletter and a three-minute them. Not only that, but also, they A novice delivering before the camera reflection script which each were led toexamine the disturbing

A few of the novices expressed the Commenting on their impressions The novices during the workshop stressful nature of the course and after the programme, one novice suggested the extension of the time to writes “What I liked most was the cover two weeks at different times opportunity to deliver our reflections during the novitiate year. Over to you on camera”. Another wrote, “The Novitiate Director! In all, in spite of course was practical; the aspect of the stressful nature of the programme, writing to be understood was very the novices expressed their gratitude helpful. for all that they have learnt.

SVD Ghana-Liberia Newsletter September 2017 PAGE 16 MAILS Warm greetings from Chicago. I wish to congratulate the provincial for his reelection, the council members, those new and those reelected for service to our society. It is my prayer that God will continue to illumine you all and give you the strength, firmness and love. God bless you all.

On my part, I am doing fine. Five of us have been approved for final vows and Holy Orders and we have started our preparation since May. Our profession is on September 16 and diaconate ordination is October 1. I also received word that I have been appointed to serve in the Chicago Province. Right now, I am using my summer holidays to prepare myself for my MA comprehensive exam scheduled for October 10 and 11. I thank you all and continue to pray for me. I wish you all the best.28 Winfried Frt. LercheRaymond Akumbilim,+ 1987 SVD [USC]

WORTH REMEMBERING 29 Moses Awinongya Birthday 29 Gabriel Kumordji Feastday September 29 Michael Obeng-Shang Feast day

01 Francis Koimb Birthday 29 Gabriel Sosu Feast day 01 Kingsley Sagru-Larr Birthday 29 Jean Michel Randriambololona Feastday 01 Lucian Orians + 1979 29 Marcel Danyo Feastday 02 Daniel Lenwah Birthday 30 Jerome Agbeko Feastday 03 Samuel Yaw Adu Feastday 30 Sampson Fenuku Feastday 03 Pius Agyemang Birthday 30 John Jerome Asidigbe Feastday 03 Pius Oduro Owusu Feastday 30 Günther Klinkhammer + 1994

04 Moses Awinongya Feastday 04 Gregorius Boss Feastday October 04 Joseph Mazur Birthday 04 Tiyadjawin Kpaghere B & Feastday 02 Frederick Opoku Obeng Birthday 04 Francis Allah Feast day 05 Bertin Koudoagbo Birthday 04 Aming‟a, Ronald Feast day 06 Lambert Assogba Birthday 04 Wumborti Bakilatob Feastday 06 Francis Koimb Feast day 04 Francis Damoah Feastday 06 Jean-Bertrand Tchekpi Feastday 04 Godwin Gatefe Feast day 07 Marcus Hipolito Birthday 04 Franklyn Nubuasah Feastday 09 Peter Claver Narh Feastday 04 François Andrianihantana Feastday 09 Alfons Merten + 1994 04 Samuel Doe Feastday 11 Ramsey Glover Birthday 05 Vincent Amuzu-Asafo Bithday 11 Vincent Staebell + 1987 05 Arthur Schenker + 1970 13 Jean Chrysistome Rzafinimaro Feastday 06 Bruno Yirzie Feastday 14 Rudy Chamenyi Birthday 06 Bawerima Bruno Wensan‟na Feastday 16 Cyprian Kuupol Feast day 07 Emmanuel Makayie Birthday 16 Stephen Nyantey Birthday 07 John Straathof Birthday 17 Lambert Assogba Feast day 08 Ignatius Ayivor Birthday 17 Robert B. Ramamisoa B&Feastday 08 Dionisio Nellas Feast day 18 Teodor Gryzska + 2011 09 Piet van der Thiel + 2007 12 Andrzej Kedziora Birthday 18 Walter Lichtenegger +2011 13 Edward Tetteh Feastday 19 Janvier Koutandji Feastday 13 Frank Charles + 1999 19 Francis Beemsterboer +2006 16 Konrad Dreyer Birthday 19 Stephen Dorsey + 1988 16 Elmer Powell + 1989 21 John K. Acheampong Birthday 16 Baldericus Tenscher + 1985 21 Matthew Yeng Feastday 17 Ignatius JK Otusafo B&Feastday 23 Henry Janssen + 1986 17 Ignatius Ayivor Feast day 24 Gerald Tanye Feast day 18 James Fisher + 1998 24 Paul Ayi + 1973 19 Augustin Mevor Birthday 24 Cletus Lesage + 1990 19 Samuel Alfred Adjei +2012 24 Glicerio Paraguya + 1973 24 Kodzo E.A.J-B Glidoh Birthday 27 Vincent Agbeyome-Akpah Feastday 25 Christophe Sekle Birthday 26 Rudolf Krajcik + 2000 27 Vincent Boi-Nai Feastday 27 Thaddeus Nyanuba Feastday 27 Vincent Owusu Feast day 28 Simon Vire Feastday 27 Vincent Amuzu-Asafo Feastday 31 Wisdom Agbovi B & Feastday 27 Vincent Aarah Bapuah Feastday 31 Michael Obeng-Shang Birthday 28 John Bissue Birthday 31 Rex Vegbey Birthday