The Corpus Christi and Holy Spirit Parishes of the Roman Catholic Church at New-Tafo and Bantama respectively in the Kumasi Metropolis have honoured Archbishop Emeritus Peter Akwasi Sarpong for welcoming the Spiritans into the then Kumasi Diocese.
Rev. Father Richard Opoku Acheampong, Parish Priest of the Corpus Christi at the Gospel Festival to praise God as part of activities to mark the 50th Anniversary of the two parishes, explained that Archbishop Emeritus Sarpong had been an inspiration, not only for Catholics, but across all the religious bodies in the country, and the world at large.
According to him, the Archbishop Emeritus deserves celebration and honour to inspire the up and coming leaders, not only as Christians, but also leaders who played various roles in society.
The citation presented to the Archbishop Emeritus by the two Parishes, which was read to the congregation, said in 1972, exactly fifty years ago, he made a bold step through evangelisation by welcoming the Spiritans into the then Diocese of Kumasi.
His presence, Spirit of Dedication, and commitment were exemplary and a great source of inspiration to the Holy Spirit Catholic and Corpus Christi Parish.
The Parishes thanked him for the 50 years of Faithfulness, Support and Encouragement they enjoyed under his leadership under the Religious Missionary Institute in Ghana.
