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

by Catholic Trends

April 10, 2026

in Ghana, News

Reading Time: 1 min read

VIEWS

Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on X Share on Telegram

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.

Meaning of the Coat of Arms of Bishop Simon Kofi Appiah

St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta faces funding crisis

Permanent diaconate in Ghana must be a national move, not a diocesan experiment – Bishop Mante

Botswana: Pope Leo XIV names Fr. Lawrence Pheto new Bishop of Francistown

Meaning of the Coat of Arms of Bishop Simon Kofi Appiah

April 14, 2026

St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta faces funding crisis

February 24, 2026

Permanent diaconate in Ghana must be a national move, not a diocesan experiment – Bishop Mante

May 12, 2025

Most Rev. Simon Kofi Appiah installed as second Bishop of Jasikan Diocese

Awamefia of Anlo State pledges support for St. Michael Co-Cathedral’s 135th anniversary

Discussion about this post

Daily Reading

Saturday of the Fourth week of Easter

Acts of the Apostles 13,44-52.

On the following sabbath almost the whole... city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first, but since you reject it and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
For so the Lord has commanded us, 'I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.'"
The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the word of the Lord. All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,
and the word of the Lord continued to spread through the whole region.
The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers and the leading men of the city, stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their territory.
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
The disciples were filled with joy and the holy Spirit.

Psalms 98(97),1.2-3ab.3cd-4.

Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he... has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.

The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.

All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 14,7-14.

Jesus said to his disciples: “If you... know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to him, "Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us."
Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.

Copyright © Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, USCCB
To receive the Gospel every morning in your mailbox, subscribe here: dailygospel.org

Go to Daily Readings