The Catholic Women and Men Auxiliary of the Navrongo–Bolgatanga Diocese has donated food items and cash to St. Victor Major Seminary in support of the needy and as part of efforts to strengthen the Church’s mission of evangelisation and social responsibility.
The items were presented by the Diocesan President of the Catholic Women and Men Auxiliary and National Vice Chairperson of the Christian Mothers Association (CMA), Mrs. Carolina Gornaah, on behalf of the association. The donation comprised assorted foodstuffs and an undisclosed amount of money to support the formation and welfare of seminarians.
Mrs. Gornaah said the gesture was inspired by the commitment of the Bishops to the growth of the association and the spread of the Word of God, noting that Catholic women and men could not remain indifferent to the needs of the vulnerable.
“As mothers and fathers in the Church, we cannot fold our arms and look on while others are in need,” she said.
“This donation is our modest way of supporting the work of the Bishops and contributing to the part of the Church’s mission that focuses on the poor and vulnerable.”
She emphasized that the association is committed to nurturing future leaders, particularly the girl child, while ensuring that boys are equally supported to become responsible members of society.
“We are grooming the girl child to become a future leader, and not only the girl child, but boys as well,” Mrs. Gornaah said, while calling on the government to increase women’s representation in decision-making at all levels.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Catholic Bishop, Rev. Fr. Peter Ayamga expressed appreciation to the association for its continuous support to the Church.
“Although the Bishops provide direction, the real support comes from you, the Catholic women and men. Without your commitment, much of this work would not be possible, and we are deeply grateful,” he said.
Fr. Ayamga encouraged the association to strengthen its internal organisation by recognizing the diverse gifts and ministries within its membership.
“Standing and ad hoc committees should be formed to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to use their gifts—not only material resources and business skills, but also spiritual gifts that draw people closer to God,” he advised.
He added that continuous education within the association is key to empowering widows and other vulnerable groups.
“The needy and widows are not helpless. With the right support and understanding, they can grow from strength to strength,” he said.
The Spiritual Directress of the Catholic Women Association, Rev. Sr. Ignatia Buaben, described women as pillars of families and society and called for greater female participation in governance.
“Women have good hearts for their families and society. When women are involved in governance, it is always for the better,” she said, urging the government to recruit more women into decision-making positions.
Members of the association present at the ceremony also appealed to chiefs, queen mothers, tindaanas, politicians, NGOs and government institutions to intensify efforts to combat youth drug abuse, describing it as a growing threat to the future of the country.
The donation forms part of the association’s broader mission to provide material and spiritual support to the poor while strengthening Catholic evangelisation through collective action and service to humanity.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Moses Anaba Azubire | Bolgatanga
