DAILY GRAPHIC, Saturday, December 10, 2011. Osu St James Catholic Church inauguration

The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle,
sprinkling water on the plaque during the dedication ceremony

Story & Picture: Mary Ankrah

THE Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle, has officially opened and dedicated the St James Catholic church, a Ghanaian community church at Osu.

The magnificent edifice, which began 10 years ago, was built through the generous, hard work and selflessness of different individuals and families in the church.

Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle applauded the congregation for their immense contributions and consistent support towards the

At the ceremony,  awards were presented to Rev. Fr James Duncan, past Parish Priest and  Rev. Fr Daniel M.Tettedji, the Parish Priest.

Members of the church, who made substantial contributions towards the building project, were also rewarded.

The church also donated Gh¢ 2,000 each to the  Ga rural area Parish and to the Catholic Digest, a publication of the church.

The story of St James Catholic church started 40 years ago, with some Ghanaians joining the Lebanese community for the celebration of Holy Mass at St Maroun church at Osu-RE.

A year later, other Ghanaians joined resulting in an increase in membership which led to occasional clashes with the Lebanese community,creating inconveniences for both communities.

The Ghanaian community decided to acquire a plot of land in 1995 to build their own church.