The Rector of St Paul’s Catholic Seminary, Sowutuom, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Okine-Quartey, has called on Catholics, particularly young professionals, to support the formation of future priests by joining the Friends of the Seminary initiative, which encourages a monthly pledge of 50 cedis.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the seminary’s 2026 Benefactors’ Appreciation Day, Fr. Okine-Quartey said the initiative is designed to widen and sustain financial support for the seminary’s formation work and development projects.
“I want to use this occasion to invite many more people to support the seminary, especially many people to join the Friends of the Seminary monthly support,” he said.
He explained that the initiative targets Catholics with stable incomes who can make consistent monthly contributions to support the seminary’s needs.
“This is a move to invite especially young Catholics who have stable incomes to at least contribute 50 cedis every month,” he added.
Fr. Okine-Quartey said the Benefactors’ Appreciation Day was well attended and reflected growing support for the seminary’s mission.
“Today is our Benefactors’ Day and it has been a very successful day,” he said.
He highlighted international support received during the celebration, including donations from benefactors in the Diocese of La Crosse in the United States, who provided agricultural equipment to enhance food production on campus.
According to him, the support includes a John Deere tractor and other equipment that will help cultivate farmland used to feed seminarians and support livestock projects.
“They have come with a John Deere tractor and a full complement of equipment,” he said.
Fr. Okine-Quartey noted that benefactors have also supported major infrastructure projects, including the renovation of the seminary chapel and improvements across the campus.
He further mentioned ongoing works such as the refurbishment of student accommodation and the completion of the Archbishop Andoh Hall project, which he hopes will be finished next year.
“We are fixing our rooms that are in tatters,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to benefactors, seminarians, staff, and Church leadership for their continued support, describing it as essential to the seminary’s growth and sustainability.
The Friends of the Seminary initiative, he added, is intended to strengthen long term participation in the seminary’s mission of priestly formation.
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