The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ho in Ghana’s Volta Region, the Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu SVD, says the reception of the Sacrament is an affirmation of maturity in the faith, as true and worthy witnesses of both the sufferings and glorification of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
Administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to 53 students of St. Francis College of Education (FRANCO) in Hohoe as part of pastoral visits to Schools and Institutions in the Diocese, the Bishop said, “we also need to appreciate those who teach us the faith and prepare us for the sacraments, for they are the ones who help us to encounter God.”
He used the occasion to congratulate Dr. Adwoa Kwegyiriba, the new Principal of the College for accepting the role and assured her of prayers and support during her tenure.
Dr. Kwagyiriba assured Bishop Fianu of her readiness to continue leading the College in the Catholic tradition, which imbibe faith and morals in the trainees.
Bishop Fianu commended Rev. Fr. Pascal Afesi the College Chaplain and his team for preparing the candidates for the holy Sacrament.
Concelebrating the Mass with Bishop Fianu at FRANCO were by Rev. Fr. Dennis Kuma Asare, from St. Mary’s Seminary SHS, Lolobi and Rev. Fr. Pascal Afesi College Chaplain.
In a similar development, the Bishop on March 6, the first Sunday of Lent administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 16 candidates at the St. Augustine’s Chaplaincy at Ho Technical University (HTU), whom he encouraged to be true and faithful followers of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
It was his first pastoral visit to the Chaplaincy headed by Rev. Fr. Sylvester Agbezuge.
As part of the visit, Bishop Fianu also inspected a parcel of land given by the University Management to the Chaplaincy for a Chapel project, towards a fundraising exercise was held.
The Bishop expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga, himself a Catholic, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Edward Ayimey, the Registrar, Dr. Christopher Amehoe, and entire management of HTU for granting the request of the Chaplaincy. for the gesture
I would therefore like to thank the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga, himself a Catholic, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Edward Ayimey; the Registrar, Dr. Christopher Amehoe, and entire management of HTU for granting the request of the Chaplaincy.
