On Saturday 25th March 2023, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, Bishop of Koforidua Diocese, invited all the graduating students of the catholic schools of the Diocese of Koforidua to Our Lady of Good Counsel Grotto, a Marian Sanctuary at Kwahu Tafo for a pilgrimage to seek the face of God through the intercession of Mother Mary for success in the upcoming West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

This is an annual spiritual programme for WASSCE Candidates in catholic schools of the Diocese and for Catholics Students in non Catholic Senior High Schools within the Diocese of Koforidua. During this annual programme, the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese, interacts with the candidates, gives them pieces of advice and words of encouragement and prays with and for them.

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                Fr Dr Abban                                                          Fr Dr Agbenohevi

Recently, two priests of our Diocese, by dint of determination and hard work, were awarded their Doctoral Degrees in their respective Universities of Studies. They are Very Rev. Fr Dr Ebenezer Kenneth Abban and Rev. Fr. Dr Isaac Agbenohevi. Congratulations Fathers!!!

1. Very Rev Fr Dr Ebenezer Kenneth Abban
Fr. Abban works as a healthcare person with some years of experience in the industry. He serves as the Administrator of St. Dominic Hospital, Akwatia. Having obtained a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from St. Joseph’s University, New York, he continued a search for higher education in the healthcare industry and thus enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Healthcare Administration with the Texila American University in 2018. In August 2022, he successfully defended his thesis on the topic: "Financial Health of Mission Hospitals and Medical Outcomes in the Eastern Region of Ghana". On November 3rd, 2022, he graduated with Ph.D. in Hospital Administration.

2. Rev Fr Dr Isaac Agbenohevi
Fr Agbenohevi defended his Doctoral Dissertation entitled: "THE JONAH TRADITIONS IN THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS: A Redactional Critical Analysis and Typological Exegesis of Luke 11,16.29-32 and Its Parallels", on 24th February, 2023 in Rome. He entered Pontifical Biblical Institute (BIBLICUM), Rome – Italy in October, 2013 and Completed in February 2023. He has awarded with two degrees namely Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL) and Doctorate in Sacred Scripture (SSD).

The National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Associations (NUGCDPA) held its 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress with a call to seriously consider the welfare of the Ghana Diocesan Priests. The Congress that brought about 600 delegates from the 20 Dioceses and Archdioceses all over Ghana was held in Koforidua, from 3rd to 6th January, 2023 with President Akufo-Addo as the Special Guest of Honour.

The theme for the congress was: "A synodal Church and the welfare of the Diocesan Priest in a changing world". This National gathering of Catholic Diocesan Priests afforded the Congress Fathers the opportunity to re-evaluate the sense of the Sacramental Brotherhood and to foster a common union, devoid of competition for “A true brother is not a competitor but a gift for the shared ministry”. 

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