GHANA TO HOST WEST AFRICA CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN FEBRUARY 2016
INTRODUCTION: RECOWA-CERAO is a Catholic Regional grouping which brings together both Anglophone and Francophone Catholic Bishops in West Africa.
DATE: From 22nd – 29th February 2016, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) will host the 2016 RECOWA-CERAO Plenary Assembly.
VENUE: M-Plaza Hotel in Accra.
ATTENDANCE: 150 participants made up of Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops & other Church leaders are expected to attend.
THEME: “The New Evangelization and the Specific Challenges for the Church, Family of God in West Africa”
AREAS: (i) Reconciliation (ii) Development (iii) Family Life
COST: The cost of organizing this conference is huge. Donations in cash and in kind will therefore be needed to cover the cost of the following items.
1. Made-in-Ghana chasubles to be given out as gifts to all participating clergy. The cost of a chasuble is 300 Ghana Cedis. Sponsors will have their names written in the chasubles for the recipients to pray for them.
2. A full-colour Conference Brochure
3. Accommodation for all participants for one week
4. Transportation expenses
5. Translation services
6. Banners, flyers, etc
SPECIAL APPEAL: All cheques should be written in the name of the NATIONAL CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT or Cash Payment directly in any of the Accounts below:
- Account Name: National Catholic Secretariat
Account Number: 1047111000020
Branch: Adabraka
Bank: GN BANK - Account Name: National Catholic Secretariat
Account No: 1261130001727
Branch: Gulf House
Bank: GCB Bank - Account Name: National Catholic Secretariat
Account No: 00821162302511
Branch: Dzorwulu Motorway Business Office
Bank: UBA