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The solemn mbad at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Adabraka attracted a large number of Catholics and members of the public.
Most of Reverend Palmer-Buckle, who served the Archdiocese of Accra for 13 years, was appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Coast, the oldest Catholic Archdiocese of Ghana in May 2018, as a result of the resignation (retired) of Archbishop Mathias Nketsiah of Cape Coast.
The Archdiocese of Accra presented a 2015 model of the Nissan Sentra, an undisclosed amount and some items to Reverend Palmer-Buckle for her dedication to the work of God.
Homily
Most Palmer-Buckle pastors congratulated Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, National Chief of Imam, for his role in peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in Ghana.
According to him, the visit of the Chief Imam to the Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra, on the occasion of the celebration of his 100th birthday, was an indication of the harmony existing between Muslims and Christians in the country.
The visit was a reciprocal gesture to strengthen religious tolerance following similar visits by Archbishop Palmer-Buckle and Pastor Mensa Otabil to the Chief Imam.
Most of the people, Reverend Palmer-Buckle, further stated that the maintenance of peace and tranquility between the two religious organizations required a concerted effort by all and called on the faithful to work for the safeguarding of peace. peace in the country.
On youth, he urged the church to invest in their development for accelerated growth of the country.
Recommendation
Bishop John Bonaventure Kwofie, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, congratulated his counterpart for his exemplary leadership and hard work over the years.
He badured his predecessor that he would continue with his good works.
Profile
Most of the time, Reverend Palmer-Buckle was born June 15, 1950 in Axim, Western Region.
He studied at Pope John High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua and at the Pontifical Urban University where he obtained a BA in Philosophy and Sacred Theology.
Most of the time, Reverend Palmer-Buckle also holds a PhD in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Salesian University of Rome.
He was chaplain and teacher at Pope John High School and Junior Seminary and at Achimota School.
Bishop Palmer-Buckle, 67, was ordained a priest on 12 December 1976 in Accra, named bishop of Koforidua on 6 July 1992, consecrated on 6 January 1993 and appointed archbishop of Accra on 28 May. , 2005, the second Ghanaian to be raised to this position.
From 1994 to 2004, he was bishop president of the socio-economic development department of the Catholic Bishops' Conference in Ghana and, from 1995 to 2003, president of Caritas Africa Region, becoming the first vice-president of Caritas International. , a federation of 198 member organizations in 154 countries around the world with headquarters in the Vatican.
Most people were also members of the nine-member National Reconciliation Commission (NRC) from May 2002 to October 2004.
He remained active on the Ghanaian and African political scene on issues such as political violence and homobaduality.
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