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By Kodjo Adams, RNG
Accra, April 28, GNA – Reverend Charles
The diocese of the Archbishop of Cape Coast, Palmer-Buckle, congratulated Sheikh Osman
Nuhu Sharabutu, the national leader imam for his selfless role in the guarantee
peaceful existence between Muslims and Christians in the country.
The Archbishop said that the visit of the Chief Imam to
Christ the King Catholic Church of Accra before its 100th Anniversary
The celebration was an indication of religious tolerance, which must be
kissed by all.
Expressing in a sermon in Accra during an expulsion
mbad for Archbishop Palmer-Buckle, he said that there was a need for the country
to maintain the peaceful existence of the country over the years
regardless of the religious difference.
Mbad held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit,
Adabraka, gathered a large number of Catholic faithful to attend the
Party.
He urged the church to invest in the
development of youth for accelerated growth of the country because they
were the seed for future leadership.
Archbishop Palmer-Buckle congratulated by all for
their love, support and prayers that helped him succeed in his 13 years
reigns in Accra and asked for forgiveness for all those whom he had offended.
He urged the congregation to build its faith
in the evidence of the apostles, adding that without the direction of God,
nothing would succeed in our efforts.
The archbishop appealed to his successor not
to forget the completion of the holy cathedral, pointing out that the cathedral
was not only a church but a monument that served in the development of the
country.
He urged the Church to inculcate the Ga
language at the celebration of the Mbad so that the inhabitants of Ga feel welcome and
at ease in the church.
"One thing I have not been able to do in my mandate is that,
I did not pay much attention to Ga language and I will encourage my successor to
encourage the Ga language to make the people of Ga feel welcome and
at ease in the church, "he added.
He therefore called on the Church to support
him in prayers while he continues to continue his work in Cape Coast and also pay
more attention to young people, children and women because they were the future of
l & # 39; church.
John Bonaventure Kwofie, the
Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, congratulated
Archbishop Palmer-Buckle for his exemplary leadership and hard work
years, baduring him to continue with his good works for the growth of the
Church.
The Archdiocese of Accra presented a Nissan 2015
Sentra model, undisclosed amount and some items to Rev Palmer-Buckle
for his dedication to the work of God.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle was made on
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Coast, the oldest Catholic Archdiocese of
the country in May 2018, following the retirement of Archbishop Mathias
Nketsiah of Cape Coast.
Profile
Bishop Palmer-Buckle was born in June.
151950 at Axim, West Region.
He studied at Pope John High School
School and minor seminary in Koforidua and at the Pontifical Urban University
where he obtained a degree in philosophy and sacred theology.
Most of Reverend Palmer-Buckle also holds a PhD
Graduate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Salesian University of Rome.
He was chaplain and teacher at the
Pope John High School and minor seminary and at Achimota School.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle, 67, was ordered a
priest on 12 December 1976 in Accra, appointed bishop of Koforidua on July
January 6, 1992, consecrated on January 6, 1993 and appointed Archbishop of
Accra May 28, 2005, the second Ghanaian to be raised to this position.
From 1994 to 2004, he held the position of
Bishop President of the Department of Socio-Economic Development of the
Conference of Catholic Bishops in Ghana and, from 1995 to 2003, was President of the
Caritas Africa Region, becoming Caritas Senior Vice President
International, a federation of 198 member organizations in 154 countries, all
around the world with its seat in the Vatican.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle was also a member of
the nine members of the Commission for National Reconciliation from May 2002 to October
2004.
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