Gerald Woode appointed GHANCYC Gen. Secretary, IMCS Pax Romana national coordinator

by Daniel Orlando

June 11, 2025

in Ghana

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The National Catholic Secretariat (NCS) in Ghana has announced the appointment of Mr. Gerald Ekow Woode as the new General Secretary of the Ghana National Catholic Youth Council (GHANCYC). In addition to this new role, Mr. Woode will also serve as the National Coordinator for IMCS Pax Romana.

Mr. Woode’s appointment took effect on Monday, 9th June 2025, and marks a significant development in the leadership structure of the Catholic youth movement in Ghana. With a strong background in youth ministry and Catholic student leadership, Mr. Woode is expected to bring renewed energy, strategic direction, and a deep sense of commitment to the growth of GHANCYC and IMCS Pax Romana in Ghana.

The National Catholic Secretariat has called on all stakeholders, youth leaders, and partner organizations to offer Mr. Woode the full cooperation and support required to succeed in his dual role.

His leadership comes at a pivotal time as GHANCYC continues to strengthen its impact on youth formation, civic engagement, and faith-based development.

GHANCYC is the umbrella body for Catholic youth organizations in Ghana, working to promote spiritual development, leadership training, and social engagement among young Catholics

The International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) Pax Romana is a global movement that engages students in intellectual, spiritual, and social action based on Catholic values.

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Gerald Ekow Woode, a respected and visionary figure in the Catholic Church in Ghana, continues to make a significant impact on youth development and church service through his dedicated leadership. His journey began in 2018 as Chairman of the Our Lady of Mercy Parish Youth Council, where he led for five years, fostering spiritual growth and unity among young parishioners.

Woode’s influence expanded quickly, serving as Vice Chairman (2018–2020) and later Chairman (2021–2022) of the Tema-Bator Deanery Catholic Youth Council.

In 2021, he was elected Chairman of the Accra Archdiocese Catholic Youth Council, leading initiatives to strengthen youth structures and participation across the archdiocese until 2023.
Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Accra Ecclesiastical Provincial Catholic Youth Council, a role he has held since 2021.

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Daily Reading

Wednesday of the Twentieth week in Ordinary Time

Book of Judges 9,6-15.

All the citizens of Shechem and all Beth-millo... came together and proceeded to make Abimelech king by the terebinth at the memorial pillar in Shechem.
When this was reported to him, Jotham went to the top of Mount Gerizim, and standing there, cried out to them in a loud voice: "Hear me, citizens of Shechem, that God may then hear you!
Once the trees went to anoint a king over themselves. So they said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us.'
But the olive tree answered them, 'Must I give up my rich oil, whereby men and gods are honored, and go to wave over the trees?'
Then the trees said to the fig tree, 'Come; you reign over us!'
But the fig tree answered them, 'Must I give up my sweetness and my good fruit, and go to wave over the trees?'
Then the trees said to the vine, 'Come you, and reign over us.'
But the vine answered them, 'Must I give up my wine that cheers gods and men, and go to wave over the trees?'
Then all the trees said to the buckthorn, 'Come; you reign over us!'
But the buckthorn replied to the trees, 'If you wish to anoint me king over you in good faith, come and take refuge in my shadow. Otherwise, let fire come from the buckthorn and devour the cedars of Lebanon.'"

Psalms 21(20),2-3.4-5.6-7.

O LORD, in your strength the king is glad;
in... your victory how greatly he rejoices!
You have granted him his heart’s desire;
you refused not the wish of his lips.

For you welcomed him with goodly blessings,
you placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
He asked life of you: you gave him
length of days forever and ever.

Great is his glory in your victory;
majesty and splendor you conferred upon him.
You made him a blessing forever,
you gladdened him with the joy of your face.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 20,1-16a.

Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The... kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard.
After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard.
Going out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.'
So they went off. (And) he went out again around noon, and around three o'clock, and did likewise.
Going out about five o'clock, he found others standing around, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?'
They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'
When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.'
When those who had started about five o'clock came, each received the usual daily wage.
So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage.
And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner,
saying, 'These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day's burden and the heat.'
He said to one of them in reply, 'My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage?
Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?
(Or) am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?'
Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."

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