Catholic priests invited to engage in their priestly duties

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Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien

Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien, Bishop of the Diocese of Sefwi-Wiawso of the Catholic Church, called on Catholic priests to exercise their priestly functions with commitment, fidelity and zeal to win more souls to the Catholic Church.

He noted that disunity, cordiality and differences between priests have become a major source of tension among priests and urged them to iron out their differences and to work in unity and solidarity.

Bishop Essien said this in a sermon during the Chrism Mass held at the Catholic Cathedral of Mary of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Takoradi as part of the Holy Week activities to announce the celebration of Easter.

The Mass, which was attended by more than 100 priests, as well as religious (Rev. Sisters, Brothers) and lay faithful from all the parishes of the dioceses, allowed special oils to be blessed to be used throughout the year, for the anointing of catechumens, the sick and the ordination of priests.

The Chrism Mass manifests the unity of priests with their bishops and also allows them to renew their commitment (vows) in their priestly duties.

Bishop Essien instructed the priests to respect their priestly vows and to live and work in unity for the development and growth of the Catholic Church.

“The priestly work is the work of Christ and you must strive to do what is expected of you, use your strength, your wisdom and your expertise to glorify the Lord and serve the people of God”.

He stressed the importance of Holy Oils in the Catholic Church, describing them as sacraments, which should only be administered by priests.

He warned that holy oil, especially oil for the sick, should not be used indiscriminately, adding that “only the Catholic priest is of quality to administer such oils, which could be done over and over. Once.

The bishop instructed the priests to respond quickly to the calls of the sick to administer the oil of the sick, stressing “do not joke with the call of the sick, take it seriously”.

Bishop Essien warned parishioners to refrain from purchasing and patronizing all kinds of anointing oils, but to always call on priests when needed.

The bishop also called on the parishioners to continue to collaborate and work with the priests to help them build their spiritual life.

He noted with concern that some parishioners did not even know the names of the priests in their parishes, which he described as unfortunate and urged parishioners to change their attitude and work more closely with their priests.

The bishop called on the priests to do everything possible to promote the development and growth of the Catholic Church.

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