Bishop of the Yendi Diocese of Ghana, Most Rev. Matthew Yitiereh, has said the Silver Jubilee anniversary of the Diocese is a moment to look back and reflect on the values that have built the Diocese since its inception in 1999.
Speaking in an interview with Catholic Trends in Yendi, Bishop Yitiereh recalled the early days of the Diocese, noting, “We are actually gathering in the Diocese of Yendi which began some years back with the arrival of early missionaries… It became necessary for the Holy Father to carve this portion of the Archdiocese of Tamale into its own Diocese.”
According to the Prelate, the erection of the Diocese provided what he described as a “moral boosting to the people.”
The Bishop reflected on the numerous developments that have shaped the Diocese over the past quarter-century. “Many things have happened, and we need to look back and see what has shaped us as a people,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of understanding the past to navigate the future.

“If maybe we are able to launch more into the deep, there may be the need in times to come to carve another Diocese out of our own little corner here,” he added, hinting at the potential for further growth.
He added that going round the Diocese and “Seeing the teaming youth is really an exciting experience.” This burgeoning youth engagement, he believes, is a sign of successful evangelization efforts and the deep-rooted faith within the community.
The anniversary is on the theme, “Celebrating 25 Years of Rural Evangelization; Challenges, Prospects, and Way Foward as a Synodal Church”.
The celebration also marks the 25th anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Emeritus Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, SVD first Bishop of the Diocese.