Jasikan Diocese welcomes Bishop-elect Simon Kofi Appiah in joyful reception

by Catholic Trends

April 10, 2026

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The Catholic faithful in the Jasikan Diocese have warmly welcomed Bishop-Elect Monsignor Simon Kofi Appiah as he prepares to assume office as the second Bishop of the Diocese after his ordination and installation ceremonies on April 11, 2026.

The joyous occasion was marked by a vibrant gathering of clergy, religious groups, and lay faithful who turned out in large numbers to receive their new shepherd.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement and spiritual favour as traditional drumming, singing, and dancing accompanied the procession. Parishioners from across the Diocese converged to express their unity and anticipation for a new chapter in the life of the local Church.

In a symbolic gesture of respect and collaboration, The Bishop-Elect was formally introduced to the traditional authorities of Jasikan by outgoing Bishop, Most Rev. Gabriel Ababio Mante.

Clergy and Lay faithful expressed their support and readiness to collaborate with the Bishop-Elect in advancing the mission of the Church in bringing renewed energy to pastoral activities within the Diocese.

The Bishop-Elect is expected to be ordained and installed on April 11.

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Saturday of Easter week

Acts of the Apostles 4,13-21.

Observing the boldness of Peter and John and... perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.
Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply.
So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin, and conferred with one another, saying,
"What are we to do with these men? Everyone living in Jerusalem knows that a remarkable sign was done through them, and we cannot deny it.
But so that it may not be spread any further among the people, let us give them a stern warning never again to speak to anyone in this name."
So they called them back and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
Peter and John, however, said to them in reply, "Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges.
It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard."
After threatening them further, they released them, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people who were all praising God for what had happened.

Psalms 118(117),1.14-15.16ab-18.19-21.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for... his mercy endures forever.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
The joyful shout of victory
in the tents of the just:

"The right hand of the LORD is exalted;
the right hand of the LORD has struck with power."
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
Though the LORD has indeed chastised me,
yet he has not delivered me to death.

Open to me the gates of justice;
I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD;
the just shall enter it.
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me
and have been my savior.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 16,9-15.

When Jesus had risen, early on the first day... of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.
She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping.
When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country.
They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either.
(But) later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised.
He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature."

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