By Lawrence Awuni, GNA
Yikene (U/E), July 06, GNA – Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese, has dedicated the newly constructed St. Peter Outstation Church at Yikene under the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga.
The dedication, held as the Catholic Church celebrated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, marked the formal consecration of the church building as a place set aside for Christian worship, prayer and the celebration of the sacraments.
Delivering a homily during the dedication mass, Bishop Agyenta congratulated the faithful of St. Peter Outstation for their commitment and sacrifice in constructing the church, describing the achievement as a testament to their faith and unity.
He reminded the congregation that the dedication had made the church a sacred place that deserved reverence, prayer and proper conduct from all worshippers.
The bishop also urged parents, catechists and church leaders to educate children and members of the Christian community on the sanctity of the church and the need to show reverence to the Blessed Sacrament.
Most Reverend Agyenta called on the faithful to uphold the sanctity of the house of God and make evangelisation a central part of their Christian lives, stressing that the Church would continue to grow only if Christians actively proclaimed the Gospel.
The bishop described Saints Peter and Paul as the two pillars of the Church, explaining that Peter laid the foundation of the Christian faith through his profession that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, while Paul spread that faith through his missionary work among the nations.
Quoting Saint Paul’s declaration, “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel,” the bishop challenged every Catholic to become a missionary and encouraged parishes, outstations and families to place evangelisation at the heart of their mission.
The celebration concluded with a love feast, where clergy, guests and members of the Christian community shared a meal in thanksgiving and fellowship to commemorate the historic dedication of the new church building.
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Edited by Caesar Abagali/Benjamin Mensah