The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Most Rev. John Opoku-Agyemang, has met with all Headteachers of Catholic Basic Schools in the Diocese. The meeting took place on Friday, September 19, at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre at Jamasi.
The gathering brought together key educational leaders to discuss pressing challenges affecting Catholic schools within the Diocese. It provided a platform for dialogue on how to strengthen Catholic education and improve holistic formation for students.
Mr. William Boakye Baafi, the Ahafo Regional Manager for Catholic Education Unit and Chairman of the Konongo-Mampong Diocesan Education Committee, outlined the structure of Catholic and Mission Schools in to the Headteachers. His presentation provided clarity on governance, administration, and the collaborative role between Church and State in education delivery.
Rev. Fr. John Amankwah, the Ashanti Regional Manager for Catholic Education Unit, urged Headteachers to guide and mentor students holistically. He called for stronger collaboration with Local Managers (Catholic Priests) and encouraged school heads to supervise teachers effectively in order to maintain public confidence in mission schools.
The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Msgr. Matthew Adusei, also encouraged leaders to sacrifice their time, energy, and resources for the growth of Catholic schools. He stressed that planning and implementation are crucial for the success of mission education in the country.
Mr. Joseph K. Onyina, former Ashanti Regional Education Director, reminded the Headteachers that “no person is an accident” and that God calls teachers for a divine purpose. He encouraged headteachers and teachers to see their role as a calling to shape future leaders for both God and country. He also urged Heads of schools to praise teachers publicly but offer corrections in private.
Most Rev. John Opoku-Agyemang, the Catholic Bishop of Konongo-Mampong Diocese in his address, shared his long experience in education and formation. Having served 25 years as Chaplain at KNUST and another 15 years as Rector of St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, he highlighted that he has spent decades working directly with students. Drawing on this background, the Bishop acknowledged the challenges Headteachers face and praised them for their dedication. He encouraged them to remain steadfast, and charges the Headteachers to build leaders with faith, integrity, and knowledge noting that their work is vital not only for the Church but also for Ghana.
The Bishop commended the commitment of Catholic school teachers and urged them to persevere in their mission of nurturing young minds despite the difficulties. He emphasized that the role of educators goes beyond academics — it is a service to God, the Church, and society.
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