“I am still dreaming” – Bishop Appiah opens up on early days of new mission in Jasikan Diocese

The Catholic Bishop of Jasikan, Most Rev. Simon Kofi Appiah, has described his appointment as a moment of awe and deep spiritual reflection, saying he is still coming to terms with the weight of his new role.

In an interview with Catholic Trends shortly after his consecration and installation, Bishop Appiah opened up about the inner journey shaping the early days of his episcopal ministry.

“Most of the time, I am still dreaming. I am wondering what has happened,” he said, capturing a sense of humility and surprise at his elevation to the episcopate.

The bishop, who until recently served as a professor at the University of Cape Coast, acknowledged that his experience mirrors that of the early disciples grappling with the mystery of Christ’s resurrection.

“I think my experience is similar to that of the apostles after the resurrection, still trying to understand,” he added.

Now at the helm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan, Bishop Appiah said he is relying on prayer and discernment as he seeks clarity on the path ahead.

“But I think the Lord is also speaking to me in the Emmaus experience,” he noted, referencing the biblical encounter that symbolises gradual revelation and renewed understanding.

He expressed hope that this period of reflection will soon yield direction for his leadership. “And I hope that in a short time, this process of discernment will bring me closer to understanding the will of God for this ministry in the diocese of Jasikan,” he said.

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