welcome fr. john asare and fr. patrick baffour-akoto
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Welcome Fr. John Asare& Fr. Patrick Baffour-Akoto!
SAINT BEDE CATHOLIC CHURCHWILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Introduction to Fr. John Asare
Born August 18, 1966Ordained July 19,
1997Studied in Rome1 of 7 children, one
of which lives in Alexandria
His other siblings and his mother live in Ghana.
His father is deceased.
Favorite Movies: Soap Operas
Favorite Novel: Adventurous Books
Favorite Scripture: Gospel of Mark
Fr. John Asare’s Favorites
Favorite Sports: Soccer
Favorite Food: Rice StewFavorite
Hobby: Reading books and watching movies
Introduction to Fr. Patrick Baffour-Akoto
Born November 21, 1966
Ordained July 12, 2008
Has been a pastor of a village parish in Ghana.
His parents are Gabriel and Martha.
He has 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Favorite Movies: Foreign films
Favorite Novel: Mun-freschion
Favorite Scripture: The Gospels
Favorite Sports: Football (soccer)
Fr. Patrick Baffour-Akoto’s Favorites
Favorite Food: FufuFavorite Hobby:
Reading
Erected as a Diocese in 1932
167 priestsCore Values:
Love Openness Transparency Accountability Leadership Justice and Peace Innovation
Archdiocese of Kumasi
Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, Archbishop
Celebrating 130 Years of Catholicism in 2012
Ghana• Established in
1957• 27 million
people• Official motto
– “Freedom and Justice”
Two Largest Cities:
Kumasi and Accra
Lake Volta
Export Treemap from 2012
Staple Foods from Ghana
MaizeRiceBeansCassavaYamPeanutsPalm nutsFishBread
Soups and stews are popular.
Banku with
Grilled Tilapia
“Banku” is a cooked and fermented corn dough.
Fufu and
peanut soup
“Fufu” is the national dish of Ghana. It is mashed yam or plantain formed into dough.
Spicy kebabs
“Kebabs” are barbecued beef, goat, pork, poultry or sausages
Etor
“Etor” is a combination of plantain and yam mashed with palm oil. Garnishes can include peanuts and eggs.
A middle-class house
Kente cloth is used in traditional clothing and national costume. It contains many different symbols and colors.
The Black Stars are the national soccer team.
Visitors can enjoy the beaches year round.
The tawny eagle is on the national coat of arms.
Ghana’s Wildlife
The Kakum National Park features a canopy walkway 1,150 feet long!
Mole National Park is also a popular tourist destination.
Ghana is also home to some amazing waterfalls.
References http://www.kumasicatholic.org/ http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/media-center/
features https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kumasi-Archdio
cese/132431813541232 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Kumasi
Welcome to Our Parish!