St. Gertrude Catholic Church holds first Mass as new outstation in Accra Archdiocese

The Catholic community at Danchira celebrated a joyful milestone today as St. Gertrude Catholic Church held its inaugural Mass as a new outstation under the All Saints Catholic Church, Ashalaja, within the Accra Archdiocese. The celebration marked an important moment of growth for the Church’s mission in the area and a renewed pastoral presence among the faithful.

The historic first Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Isaac Adofo, Rector of All Saints Catholic Church, Ashalaja. Fr. Adofo expressed deep gratitude to Christ the King Parish, Cantonments, whose support made it possible to acquire the land on which the new outstation now stands.

In his homily, Fr. Adofo congratulated parishioners for their commitment and the hard work that transformed the space into a fitting place for worship. He commended their dedication to building a strong Catholic community grounded in faith, unity, and active participation.

Offering pastoral guidance, Fr. Adofo cautioned the faithful against attitudes that weaken communal life, such as arrogance, gossip, unhealthy competition, discrimination, and actions that create divisions. He noted that the strength of any church community depends on humility, respect, and genuine love among its members.

He further encouraged parishioners to embrace leadership roles that will support the growth of St. Gertrude, emphasising that leadership in the Church must be guided by service, collaboration, and a shared mission.

Fr. Adofo also called on the community to take evangelisation seriously by reaching out to neighbours, creating awareness about the new outstation, and inviting more people to encounter Christ through their witness.

The inaugural celebration marks a promising beginning for St. Gertrude Catholic Church, as the Danchira community looks ahead with hope to continued spiritual growth and the steady development of the outstation under the care of Ashalaja Parish and the Accra Archdiocese.