Bishop of Ho rallies faithful for marian pilgrimage to Asantekrom Our Lady of Dodi Grotto

The Catholic Diocese of Ho is calling on all priests, religious and lay faithful within and beyond the diocese to take part in its annual Marian pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Dodi Grotto at Dodi Asantekrom on Saturday, 31st May 2025.

The invitation, issued by the Bishop of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, renews a tradition that began last year with the blessing of the new grotto dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, Frankadua.

“This pilgrimage is a moment of grace and an opportunity to deepen our devotion to Our Lady,” Bishop Fianu said in a circular dated 14th May 2025. “I warmly invite all—priests, consecrated persons and the lay faithful—to join us as we gather at the feet of Our Lady of Dodi.”

The programme for the day includes:

• 8:00am – Recitation of the Holy Rosary from the entrance of the property
• 9:00am – A talk on “The Role of Mary in the Jubilee Year”
• 10:00am – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
• 11:00am – Holy Mass, presided over by Bishop Fianu himself

Pilgrims unfamiliar with the location are advised to take the road towards Dzemeni, turn left at Anum toward the lake, and follow signs to the grotto once they enter Dodi Asantekrom.

For further information, pilgrims may contact:

• Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azure, SVD – 054 879 5573
• Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kumi – 024 311 0819