Most Rev. John Baptist Attakruh, Bishop of Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese, has exhorted newly ordained Priests to “stand for the truth with Jesus Christ as the ultimate truth.”
Delivering the homily during the priestly ordination of five deacons into the Priesthood at the Our Lady of Sea Cathedral in Takoradi, Bishop Attakruh drew inspiration from the Psalmist, highlighting the importance of community support in nurturing vocations and the divine mandate guiding their paths.
He stressed the need for the new Priests to embrace their roles as spiritual leaders with courage and faith, encouraging a deep connection with Christ through prayer and the Sacraments.
Reflecting on the mottos chosen by the newly ordained priests, the Bishop Attakruh spoke their profound commitment to their calling.
He encouraged them to bring healing and hope to the world through their ministry, urging them to uphold the values of the gospel.
Bishop Attakruh called on the youth to emulate the boldness of the newly ordained priests in answering the call of God.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Dolphyne, the President of the Diocesan Priests Association, extended a warm welcome to the new priests, emphasising the value of their unique gifts and talents to the Association, the Diocese and the people they will serve.
In a message of gratitude, Rev. Fr. Hope Kelvin Adabrah, representing his colleagues assured the Formators, family members, and fellow priests of their dedication to their sacred duties.
Each of the five newly ordained priests were presented with pyx by Mr. and Mrs. Mensah-Woode, while their chasubles was a donation from Mr. Marcus Newton Nachiah of Aboso Parish.
The five new Priests are: Rev. Frs. Hope Kelvin Adabrah (Our Lady of Assumption, Shama); Emmanuel Coffie (St. Michael’s Parish, Asankran-Breman); Maxwell Hemans (St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tarkwa-Banso); Cosmos Kyereboah (St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Aboadze); Alexander Sarfo (St. Michael Catholic Church, Asankran-Breman).
From DEPSOCOM SEKONDI-TAKORADI
