Monsignor Simon Kofi Appiah was formally ordained Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during a solemn and joyful ceremony at the St. Peter Claver Roman Catholic Cathedral in Jasikan, in Ghana’s Oti Region. The ordination drew some of the highest-profile figures in Ghanaian public and ecclesiastical life.
Presidential Presence at a Historic Ordination
President John Dramani Mahama was present at the ordination Mass, a rare honour that underscored the national significance of the event. He was joined by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Most Reverend Julien Kabore, and the entire Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The presence of so many bishops, clergy, and laity transformed the small town of Jasikan into a focal point of Ghana’s Catholic calendar.
A Shepherd for the Oti Region
Bishop-elect Appiah, a respected theologian and pastoral leader, now assumes spiritual responsibility for one of Ghana’s youngest dioceses. Jasikan was elevated to diocese status in recent years, and the appointment of Bishop Appiah is seen as a critical step in consolidating the Church’s pastoral reach across the Oti and Volta corridor.
Thanksgiving Mass and National Prayers
Activities surrounding the ordination climax with a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, April 12, at the Cathedral. Catholic faithful from across Ghana and neighbouring Togo have travelled to Jasikan for the celebrations. Church leaders described Bishop Appiah’s appointment as a moment of renewal for the region, and urged the faithful to pray for his ministry.
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