About Us
St. Joseph Parish, Abesim
P.O. Box 11, Abesim - Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana - West Africa
Email: stjosephabesim@gmail.com / info@stjosephabesim.org
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Vision:
To be a vibrant Catholic community, rooted in faith, hope, and love, nurturing spiritual growth and service for the glory of God and the good of all people.
Mission:
To evangelize, celebrate the sacraments, and serve the people of Abesim and beyond, fostering unity, compassion, and Christian values in all parishioners.
Core Values:
- Faithfulness
- Service
- Unity
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Charity
Motto: “Rooted in Christ, Serving with Love”
Brief History of the Parish
St. Joseph Parish, Abesim, was established in 1996 to serve the growing Catholic community in the Sunyani area. The parish began with a small congregation and has grown into a vibrant center of worship, education, and outreach.
Over the years, the parish has built a strong tradition of faith, community service, and spiritual formation. The church has been blessed with dedicated priests, religious, and lay leaders who have guided the community through times of growth and challenge. Today, St. Joseph Parish is known for its active liturgical life, youth and adult groups, and commitment to social and spiritual development.
Chronology of Parish Priests
- Rev. Fr. [First Priest] (19XX - 19XX)
- Rev. Fr. [Second Priest] (19XX - 19XX)
- Rev. Fr. [Third Priest] (19XX - 20XX)
- Rev. Fr. [Fourth Priest] (20XX - 20XX)
- Msgnr. Richard Kyeremeh (2023 – Present)
Parish Groups & Associations
- Catholic Women Association
- Catholic Men Association
- COSRA
- Catholic Youth Organization
- Charismatic Renewal
- St. Anthony
- St. Theresa
- St. Joseph Choir
- Holy Trinity Choir
- Christian Mothers
- Christian Mboakuo
- Divine Worshippers
- Altar Service
- Pastoral Council
Parish Programs
- Sunday Masses
- Weekday Masses
- Benediction
- Confession
- Faith Formation (Catechism)
- Youth Ministry
- Choir Ministry
- Community Outreach
- Retreats & Spiritual Programs