The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) is expected to officially conclude its 2026 Annual Plenary Assembly today, November 13, with a Closing Mass at the St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mampong, in the Konongo-Mampong Diocese, and the release of its final Resolutions and Communiqué.
The Communiqué is expected to communicate the Catholic Bishops’ collective reflections, resolutions and recommendations on matters affecting the pastoral care of the Catholic Church and Ghanaian society.
Speaking in an interview with Newswatchgh.com, the Director of the Divine Providence Pastoral and Formation Centre, Rev. Fr. Isaac Nti Asamoah, described the Plenary Assembly as successful, noting that the Bishops had spent close to two weeks at the facility attending to matters concerning the life and mission of the Church.
“The Plenary Assembly has been very successful. We have had Bishops here for close to two weeks. They have come to spend quality time, energy and intellect, all for the good of the Church,” he said.
He expressed hope that the Communiqué to be released would go beyond being an official Church document and inspire practical action among the faithful and the wider society.
“I pray that the Communiqué which will be read today should not remain on shelves. They should be lived,” he emphasised.
Rev. Fr. Asamoah consequently appealed to Priests, Religious, Church Leaders and Lay Faithful to take responsibility for implementing the recommendations and directives contained in the Communiqué.
“I entreat pastors, I entreat Church leaders, I entreat Church members, I entreat whoever will have a role to play to help us live what we are going to read today,” he said.
He stressed that the impact of the Bishops’ deliberations would ultimately depend on the willingness of the various stakeholders to translate their conclusions into meaningful action.
The release of the communiqué will mark the conclusion of the Bishops’ deliberations at Jamasi, providing an opportunity for the Church to communicate its position on issues considered during the assembly.
By Theresa Kpordzo // Newswatchgh.com
