Provincial Leader of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), Sr. Perpetua Cecilia Acquah has emphasized the profound impact of the OLA Sisters’ work, urging the congregation to reflect on the countless lives touched and transformed throughout their 140-year journey.
Speaking at the Climax Mass of the 140th-anniversary celebration of the OLA Sisters in Ghana on Saturday, December 30, in Elmina, Ghana, Sr. Perpetua spoke about the intersection of the past and the future, expressing hope and anticipation for the challenges and opportunities that the next 140 years would bring to the OLA Sisters.
“The enduring spirit and commitment of the OLA Sisters make us confident that our vision for a brighter and more equitable future remains as relevant as ever,” she declared.
Sr. Perpetua called upon her colleague Sisters not to forget the profound impact of their compassionate work.
“Let us not forget the countless lives that have been touched, transformed through our work. Today’s celebration is proof of the dedication and hard work of each one of you,” she said.
The OLA Sisters, founded in 1876, responded to the urgent need for Sisters to aid SMA Fathers in their evangelization efforts, focusing on empowering women and marginalized communities. The missionary work, which began in Dahomey in 1883, has since expanded across Africa, leaving a lasting legacy in regions such as Elmina, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Accra, and Sunyani.
