The St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Kaneshie, has climaxed its 60th anniversary with a renewed commitment to contribute meaningfully to societal and national development.
The event which was held at the church's premises last Sunday was also used to celebrate its role in promoting faith, education and social transformation.
Launched last April, the celebration, themed “Pilgrims of Hope: 60 Years of Discipleship," featured community outreach programmes, donations and various parish activities, climaxing with the thanksgiving service.
Impact
The Parish Priest of the church, Reverend Father Francis Destin Amenuvor, in an interview with the Daily Graphic, indicated that the parish, in its 60 years of existence, had impacted the Kaneshie community and beyond through quality education, social interventions and evangelism. He assured that the church would continue its human-centred mission in line with Catholic values.
Father Amenuvor said the support extended to the community and the church’s impact would remain a lasting legacy for future generations.
He said the church’s mission remained focused on supporting the needy, transforming lives and winning souls for Christ.
"This anniversary celebration reflects six decades of commitment to service, discipleship, and community development. We impacted this community through education and social interventions, and we will continue," he said.
Father Amenuvor attributed the church’s growth to resilience, saying its achievements were rooted in compassion and dedication to humanity. “This community is growing in leaps and bounds. Sixty years of Diamond Jubilee is a sign of resilience, and we keep winning souls for Christ and leading them to heaven,” he emphasised.
Faith, Service
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend Anthony Narh Asare, in his homily, urged the church to continue supporting national institutions across sectors to promote development.
He encouraged the congregation to assist schools and hospitals with renovations and logistics to enhance their operations.
He said such acts of service would not only attract divine blessings but also strengthen the church’s spiritual and structural growth.
“You are 60 years old.
This is the time to move from feeding yourself to feeding others.
That is the mark of a mature church,” he said.
“We are an old church. When you are young, you walk anyhow and call it style.
But as you grow older, you need balance and stability.
Our church must reflect a balanced faith,” he added.
Most Reverend Asare also urged members to support emerging Catholic communities to ensure their stability and growth.
He reminded parishioners to live according to Scripture and uphold humility as a Christian virtue.
“We need men and women who will shape the faith practically.
When we live that way, no poverty or unemployment can defeat us,” he stated.
