The Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, has urged the Catholic Church in Ghana to sustain its prophetic role in society by promoting moral discipline and encouraging high ethical standards in both public and private life.
He said the Church’s 150-year presence in Ghana presented an opportunity to reflect on its contribution to national development and renew its commitment to shaping the country’s spiritual, moral and social direction.
Daasebre Osei Bonsu III made the call on Monday, November 9, 2026, when he addressed the opening ceremony of the 2026 Plenary Assembly of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) at Our Lady of Grace Senior High School, Mamponteng.
Speaking on the theme, “Communion, Participation and Mission: Preparing the Catholic Church in Ghana for Her 150th Anniversary,” the traditional ruler commended the Bishops for their consistent engagement with national issues through what he described as objective analysis, devoid of political interests.
He noted that the Catholic Church had made significant contributions to Ghana’s development since the arrival of the early missionaries nearly a century and a half ago.
Reflecting on the Church’s early missionary activities along the Central Coast, the Mamponghene highlighted the important role played by traditional rulers, who welcomed the missionaries and provided land for the establishment of churches and schools.
He observed that the partnership between traditional authorities and the Catholic Church greatly facilitated evangelisation and the expansion of educational and healthcare facilities across the country.
According to him, the schools and health institutions established by the missionaries and currently managed by the Church remained enduring testimonies to its commitment to the integral development of the human person.
He cited Our Lady of Grace Senior High School, the venue for the plenary assembly, as an example of the Catholic Church’s contribution to holistic and quality education.
Daasebre Osei Bonsu III further reaffirmed the commitment of traditional authorities to continue partnering with the Church to advance the spiritual and social development of the country.
As the Church prepares to celebrate 150 years of Catholic presence in Ghana, he encouraged it to build on its historical legacy by remaining a strong moral voice and contributing meaningfully to national transformation.
He expressed hope that the deliberations of the Bishops would produce fruitful outcomes for both the Catholic Church and the country.
He also wished the Bishops a successful plenary assembly, praying for divine wisdom and insight to guide their discussions and decisions.
By Theresa Kpordzo // Newswatchgh.com
