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Donation at difficult times sign of good friendship -Catholic Priest
The Talensi Youth Association in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and its environs have donated 20 chairs to Christ the King Catholic Church at Effiakuma in the Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese of the Western Region.
The President of the association, Mr. Baba Akalarke said it was in appreciation of the Parish Priest, Rev Friar Vitus E. Mensah granting them the permission to use the church premises for their monthly meetings.
He said when members came for meetings they sat on chairs provided by the church and these chairs would wear down with time so the donation was the association’s widow’s mite to replace the worn-out chairs with the new ones.
Mr. Akalarke told the Parish Priest that the association was very young but they would continue to support the church in their own small way.
Rev Friar Mensah on behalf of the Friars, the Parish Pastoral Council and the entire Christ the King Family thanked the association for the gesture.
He said not all people showed appreciation in return for kindness or service rendered adding” but as the association has come out on their own volition, we are grateful because this is a gift from your hearts”.
He said anybody who remembered a friend during difficult times in this era of VOVID-19 pandemic was a very good friend and the church would continue to pray for the members of the Talensi Youth Association for it to grow bigger.
Photo 0672 shows Rev Friar Vitus E. Mensah (left) receiving the chairs from Mr. Baba Akalarke.
From Peter Gbambila, Effiakuma.
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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