Accra Archdiocese revises stole fees, church dues from January 2026

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie C.S.Sp, has approved a revision of stole fees and annual church dues across the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, with effect from January 2026.

In a statement dated January 2, 2026 and addressed to priests, religious and lay faithful, the Archbishop said the decision followed deliberations by the Priests Council at a meeting held on November 25 2025. He noted that the revised amounts had received his approval and would now be implemented throughout the Archdiocese.

The Archbishop explained that the changes were long overdue, pointing out that “the stole fees were last reviewed in 2014, while the church dues have remained unchanged for several years.”

He added that the review was necessary to respond to current conditions, stating that “the current revision therefore seeks to respond to present economic realities and to support the pastoral and administrative needs of the Church.”

Under the new structure, stole fees for the celebration of the sacraments have been adjusted. Baptism and Confirmation have both been revised from GHS 10 to GHS 20, while the fee for Holy Matrimony has increased from GHS 10 to GHS 50. Burial stole fees have also been revised from GHS 5 to GHS 50, and the dispensation for Holy Matrimony from GHS 5 to GHS 10.

Annual church dues have similarly been reviewed. Adult dues now stand at GHS 50, up from GHS 24. Youth dues have been increased from GHS 12 to GHS 25, while children will now pay GHS 12 instead of GHS 6.

Appealing for cooperation from the faithful, Archbishop Kwofie said, “I kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation as these revised amounts are implemented across the Archdiocese.”

He emphasised the importance of the contributions, noting that “your continued support contributes significantly to the sustenance of parish life, pastoral ministry, and the mission of the Church.”