Archbishop of Accra announces ‘Recycle Cross’ procession for environmental responsibility

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has invited priests, religious and lay faithful to participate in a special programme centred on the “Recycle Cross”, also known as the “City of God” Agbogbloshie Cross, as part of efforts to promote ecological awareness.

The two-day event, organised in collaboration with Missio Aachen in Germany, will take place on March 28 and 29, 2026, in Accra.

In a letter dated March 13, 2026, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie CSSp, invited the Catholic community across the archdiocese to take part in the programme.

“I write to warmly invite all clergy, religious, and the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Accra to participate in the Recycle Cross (the ‘City of God’ Agbogbloshie Cross) Programme,” the Archbishop said.

According to the Archdiocese, the initiative is intended to highlight environmental responsibility within the faith community.

“This event forms part of our Archdiocese’s commitment to care for creation and ecological awareness symbolised through the Agbogbloshie Cross,” the Archbishop stated.

The programme will begin with a float and procession on Saturday, March 28, starting at 11:00 a.m. from the Trade Union Congress Head Office in Accra and moving to the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka.

The event will conclude the following day, March 29, which coincides with Palm Sunday, with a Holy Mass scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the cathedral.

Archbishop Kwofie has asked parishes across the archdiocese to send representatives to the celebration.

“I kindly request that every parish in the Archdiocese send at least ten (10) representatives to participate in this celebration on both Saturday and Sunday,” he said.

He also encouraged parish groups focused on social and environmental justice to take an active role in the programme.

“I also wish to extend a special invitation to the Justice and Peace Commission (JPIC) in all parishes, as well as to all groups concerned with ecological justice and care for creation, to take an active part in this programme,” the Archbishop added.

He urged the faithful to participate in the initiative as a sign of unity and commitment to environmental stewardship.

“Let us come together in prayer, reflection and solidarity as we welcome this symbol of faith and ecological responsibility to our Archdiocese,” he said.