Catholic Diocese Of Ho Climaxed Jubilee Year with Pilgrimage of Thanksgiving as people of Hope

The Ho Diocese formally culminated its Jubilee Year on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a pilgrimage of thanksgiving attended by priests, religious, and consecrated men and women and catholic faithful of the Diocese. Gathering at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Kpando Agbenoxoe,  the faithful were led by Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD.

The event began with an exposition on the Jubilee theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," delivered by Rev. Fr. Anthony Dotsey, Chairman of the Diocesan Jubilee Planning Committee. Before the closing mass, the Penitential rite was led by Rev. Fr. Francis Kofi Akoto in prepartion towards the  Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Bishop Fianu.

In his homily, Bishop Fianu called on the diocese to give thanks to God for a successful journey through the Jubilee Year. "We give thanks to God for indeed hope has not disappointed us," he stated, emphasizing that while the Jubilee Year concludes, "our hope in Christ does not end."

He urged the faithful to remain energized and to continue making use of the spiritual exercises nurtured during the year. The Bishop issued a challenge for ongoing witness, saying, "We must show forth in our daily lives because we bear his name as Christians… Manifest what we are; we become witnesses to Christ everywhere."

The closing ceremony served not as an end, but as a commissioning, sending the pilgrims of hope back to their communities to live out the grace of the Jubilee in the years ahead.

Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu SVD, Bishop of Ho diocese on 2nd January 2026 officially opened the Sacred Heart of Jesus  Grotto at Fodome Helu. This grotto is a dream come true for some individuals. Worth mentioning are Rev Fr. Isaac Benuyena(The Cathedral Administrator), Mr Nicholas Gebe (Togbe Adze II), and Mr and Mrs Jerry Agala. 

The rites of dedication was done and Mr. Jerry Agala officially handed over the newly constructed Sanctuary Shed, which he built as thanksgiving to God on his 65th birthday anniversary celebration over to the bishop, who in turn placed it under the spiritual guidance of the Parish Priest,  Rev. Fr Peter Agage. 
The ceremony was followed by a Holy Mass presided over by Most Rev Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD. Reflecting on the day's readings, he called on all Christians to imitate the humility of John the Baptist. He also added that the Heart of Jesus cannot be separated from Jesus himself. He said the heart is what makes a man and so when one is referred to as having a good heart, it in fact defines the whole personality person. He called on all present to imitate Christ, who opened his heart to welcome us always and urged us also to be Christ to other people. He said, for out of his heart flows humility, love and mercy. 

Fr Isaac Benuyenah gave a brief history of the place, recalling some of the miracles that took place, and launched an appeal towards the purchase of garden seats for the grotto. 

The Chief of Fodome Agbesia Togbe Adze II, expressed his appreciation to the pioneers of this massive dream come true and pledged that the traditional leadership of Fodome will continue to support the Church in all her activities.

Currently, the place is under the care of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sisters from the United States of America. 

The program was well attended by priests, religious and Catholic faithful, most especially devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the diocese.

Bishop Fianu Ordained Two New Deacons, 

In a solemn ordination Mass on Monday, December 29, 2025, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, ordained Edmund and Jude to the diaconate. In his homily, the Bishop provided a formative catechism on the diaconal ministry, emphasizing its permanent call to service, whether as a step toward priesthood or as a lifelong vocation.

Bishop Fianu distinguished between the transitional deacon, who is on the path to priestly ordination, and the permanent deacon, who “does not want to be a priest” but is “dedicated to serve permanently.” He noted that permanent deacons may be married, with their family and employment being their primary responsibilities, and they are not always financially compensated by the Church.

Central to his message was the identity of the deacon as a “Herald of the Gospel.” “Not just at Mass,” he stressed, but through the “proclamation of the gospel at all times of their life.” This mission is lived out through the threefold ministry: of the Liturgy, of the Word, and of Charity.

The Bishop elaborated that beyond liturgical duties such as reading the Gospel, deacons are sent forth as “servants of Christ to bring charity to the world.” This could mean distributing food to the poor, taking the Eucharist to the sick, or teaching catechism. He reminded the ordinands that their fulfillment, as future priests, depends on how they live this ministry of service.

“May they be enriched spiritually to continue the journey,” Bishop Fianu said, imparting his final blessing. The ordination sends Rev. Edmund and Rev. Jude into the community as true ministers of the Church, called to animate its mission of charity and evangelization.

The Bishop of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu celebrates five years anniversary as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ho.

This celebration will take place on the 3rd of October, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Ho Bankoe at 10:00 am. The Bishop has chosen as a theme for his celebration; "Gratitude" expressing his profound gratitude to God for how far he has brought him as the bishop of Ho Diocese. As part of the celebration, there will be the launching of the Anniversary Booklet, a book spelling out all he was able to achieve within the course of these five years. The celebration is strictly by invitation but can be accessed live via our various social media platforms (youtube and Facebook). Those who are to attend this anniversary are reminded to observe the COVID-19 protocols.

Rev. Fr. Denutsui in the early hours of 11th October 2020 passed on at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra and was buried today 28th October 2020 at the Priest’s cemetery at Sokode Gbogame. Before his demise, he was the Parish Priest of St. Anthony Parish, Sokode Gbogame.

In attendance were the Bishop of Jasikan, Most Rev. Gabriel Ababio Mante, priests from all over the country, the religious and the laity. 

In the burial mass led by Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Ho-Kpevele, the bishop used the opportunity to admonish Christ’s faithful present on how to prepare as they journey through life.

The Catholic Bishop of Ho and a cross-section of the Catholic faithful of the Ho Diocese, as well as a number of people across the Liati Traditional area colourfully converged at the forecourt of the St George Catholic Health Centre at Liati to mark the 29th edition of the World sick day on the 11th February 2021 since its institution by Pope St John Paul II in May 199 under the theme “ you have but one teacher and you are all brothers (Mt23:8), a trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick.

On Sunday 14th of February 2021, the Bishop of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu as part of his pastoral visit to St. Stephen Parish celebrated and conferred on 194 candidates the Sacrament of Confirmation from two zones of the parish thus Kpetoe and Ziope which includes Kpetoe, Agorhokpo, Afegame, Vodzakpo, Batume Junction, Akpokofe, Honugo 1, Honugo 2 and Ziope. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was well attended by the catholic faithful across the Parish, the Chiefs, and people of Ziope Traditional Area. The celebration was hosted by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Moses Ameveanku and his two Parochial Vicars Rev. Frs. Frank Paul Gbenya and Sebastian Sekpe at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ziope, one of the mission lands of the parish.

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD has on Monday, April 12, 2021, ordained six acolytes into the Diaconate Order.

They were Revs. Prosper Toyi Akumeni and Rudolph Kodjo Tsekpo from Immaculate Conception Parish, Kpando; Rev. Daniel Tenu Kwame Yeboah - Sacred Heart Parish, Fodome; Rev. Yohanes Komla Adjei - Our Lady of Lourdes, Kpando-Agbenoxoe; Rev. David Seyram Addo from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Dzemeni and Rev. Eugene Kodzo Adzaklu C.Ss.R  -  St. Peter's Parish Vakpo, who is a candidate of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists).

Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD today, the 28th day of April 2021 announced the appointment of Very Rev. Fr. Walter Agbetoh as his Vicar General. In the letter, he expressed his profound gratitude to Very Rev. Fr. William Horlu for the services he had rendered to the Ho Diocese during his five years tenure of office as the Vicar General of the diocese. 

Very Rev. Fr. Walter before his appointment was the Principal of St Agatha Commercial College and SHS, Hohoe. 

In the appointment letter, the bishop congratulated him and called on all and sundry to give him the needed support to undertake this duty. He is to officially assume this office on 1st May 2021.

We congratulate him and we wish him the very best. 

Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD begun his canonical visit to Holy Parish, Hohoe Ahado on the 14th of June, 2021. In the late hours of the day at 3:15pm after his arrival, he was welcomed by the Priest in charge, Rev. Fr. Kenneth Debre and the Parish Pastoral Council(P.P.C.) 

His Lordship paid a courtesy call on the chiefs and elders of Gbi-Ahado. There he was warmly welcomed by Togbe Kutor VIII and his elders. In his address, he thanked the people of Ahado for allowing the church to grow on their land. The Chief, Togbe Kutor VIII also expressed his gratitude to the Bishop and the Parish Pastoral Council members for the historical visit to them. He again prayed for continuous collaboration between the Church and the people of Ahado.