Most Reverend John Alphonse Asiedu, SVD,Bishop of Donkorkrom and Episcopal Co-chairman for Laity and Youth has charged members and leaders of the Ghana Catholic Youth Organization to take stock of their challenges and devise methodologies to address them as the organization marks its 75th Anniversary.
He said the prayerful intersection of their patrons: St. John Bosco and St. Maria Goretti should continue inspire leaders and members alike, to do something for God and Ghana wherever they may be and in every moment of their life.
Delivering a good will message at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi during Ghana CYO @ 75 Anniversary celebrations, Bishop John Alphonse Asiedu noted that despite challenges that the organization face since its establishment in 1949, it has prepared many youth into responsible adults for active co-operation in building a living Church and a better world.
The Bishop noted that today, there are many responsible crusaders from the C.YO serving mother Ghana and the world in different capacities and field.
The Diamond Jubilee Celebration is under the theme “Ghana CYO @ 75, sustaining the Church through youthful productivity, challenges and way forward.” with over 2,000 members across the Country at KNUST for series of activities from 27th August to 1st September 2024.
Bishop Asiedu added “As you celebrate this very significant mile stone in the life of the Organization in Ghana, I want to assure you of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference’s support for you in every way possible; and to re-affirm the Bishops commitment to seeing the Organization grow and perpetuating the vision and legacy of the founders. I use this singular occasion to congratulate you and to wish you a fulfilling Diamond Jubilee Celebration. ”
“For these seventy-five years, you continue to inspire, direct and guide the natural creative desires of young people through the promotion of recreational, educational, cultural, and religious programs. Seventy-five years are no mean achievement. Nevertheless, it is also an opportune moment for the organization whiles counting its blessing to also take stock of its challenges and to devise methodologies to address these challenges. The Church in Ghana is thankful to the Lord for your existence and to your founders, His Lordship, Right Rev. Bishop Adolf Noser, SVD and Rev. Fr. Peter Norek, SVD and their vison, which has exuded impactful transformation among the many youth (Crusaders) in the Ghanaian Church these seventy- five years. ”
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