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Relief for elderly and pregnant worshippers as five priests fund GH¢1.6m chapel for four Koforidua communities

Five Catholic priests in the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua have funded the construction of a new Catholic church to bring worship closer to residents of four communities in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region.

Relief for elderly and pregnant worshippers as five priests fund GH¢1.6m chapel for four Koforidua communities

Five Catholic priests from the Diocese of Koforidua have funded the construction of a new church to provide worship access to residents of four communities in the New Juaben South Municipality. The five priests raised GH¢1.6 million to build a 300-capacity church for Trom, Bornya, Korle, and Abansro. Previously, parishioners had to travel over three miles to the nearest church.

The new St. John Vianney Catholic Church, dedicated to the patron saint of Catholic priests, is now ready for Mass. The dedicated effort of these priests highlights the ongoing need to expand church infrastructure and reach rapidly developing communities.

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