National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests' Associations

10/08/2026

In January 2027, we are gathering in Cape Coast for our next NUGCDPA CONGRESS! It will be a GOLDEN JUBILEE CONGRESS!
See you all!

22/07/2026

Sincerest condolences to the Bishop, Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Sunyani Diocese and the Biological Family of our dear brother. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboagye-Tawiah rest in perfect peace. Amen.

30/06/2026

On behalf of the West African Priests – URPAO/RUPWA, we express our heartfelt solidarity with the people of Ghana, especially all those affected by the current flooding in Accra and other communities.

May God protect every family in danger, comfort those who have lost property, strengthen emergency workers, and guide all efforts to bring relief and safety. We stand with Ghana in prayer, compassion, and fraternity.

Rev. Fr. Peter Alpha Konteh
President, URPAO/RUPWA

20/05/2026

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Duku, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, just graduated with a Master of Science In Church Management from the Villanova School of Business, Pennsylvania. We congratulate him.

14/05/2026

Congratulations to you, Most Rev. John Alphonse Asiedu, SVD, on your appointment as the First Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Donkorkrom. NUGCDPA is proud of you!

12/05/2026

Congratulations, Bishop John Alphonse Asiedu, S.V.D, Vicar Apostolic of the Vicariate of Donkorkrom. Happy birthday!

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Daniel Tettedji of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra on the successful completion of his Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Studies at the Eastern University, Philadelphia in the United States of America 🇺🇸. Congratulations, Sofo! We are waiting to sit at your feet. NUGCDPA is proud of you.

05/05/2026

STATEMENT FROM THE GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE ON THE KARNIVAL KINGDOM FESTIVAL

The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has taken note of the public nudity at the Karnival Kingdom Festival (22-28 April 2026), during which participants received police protection. The event was an eyesore, denigrated our values as a nation and breached the laws of our land (cf section 278 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29).

1. The Demand for Investigation. We, Pastors of our Land, unequivocally condemn the act of public nudity and call for immediate investigation into the role of State Institutions, and the importation of foreign cultural practices. The presence of police protection for participants raises serious questions about official oversight. The Conference commends the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Honourable John Ntim Fordjour for his call in this direction.

2. Cultural Tension Requires Discernment. The event reflects a clash between globalised festival culture and Ghana's established legal standards. An imported event cannot claim exemption from Ghanaian law. Cultural exchange must respect the host nation's laws and values.

3. Governance Questions Are Serious. Who approved the permits and the deployment of police to protect participants engaged in public nudity? The Conference is deeply concerned that state agencies responsible for protecting public order may have facilitated rather than prevented this misconduct.

4. No Political Interference In Investigation. The Conference urges all parties to allow the investigative process to proceed without undue political pressure.

5. Recommendations. The Conference recommends a thorough impartial investigation with public findings; review of permitting processes with clear decency guidelines; an inquiry into why police protection was provided; and a national dialogue on limits of cultural expression in public spaces.

Conclusion. Provision of police protection for acts that breach the criminal code represents a serious failure of official duty. Enforcement of laws are urgently needed.

MOST REV. MATTHEW KWASI GYAMFI BISHOP OF SUNYANI AND PRESIDENT, GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

ISSUED ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026

30/04/2026

22/04/2026

Congratulations to our brother, Very Rev. Fr. Felix Davordzi of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua who has received an awarded of a doctorate in Sacred Liturgy from the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of Sant’Anselmo in Rome.

Congratulations to our dear brother!