The St. Paul Catholic Cathedral Parish in Techiman joyfully concluded its annual St. Paul’s Week Celebration, a week-long spiritual program held from January 25 to February 1, 2026. The celebration was organized around the profound theme, “The Conversion of St. Paul and Our Future Glory” (Romans 5:2–3), and brought together the faithful from Cathedral, Anyimana, and Goshen communities for prayer, teaching, and fellowship.
Each evening at 7:00 p.m., parishioners gathered at the Cathedral for structured teachings that traced the journey from St. Paul’s dramatic conversion to the Christian hope of future glory. The program invited participants to reflect deeply on personal conversion, divine judgment, and steadfast hope in Christ.
The theological foundation of the celebration was laid by Rev. Fr. Lawrence Acheampong Ayori, who delivered a teaching on “The Resurrection of Christ: A Guarantee of Our Resurrection and Future Glory,” drawing from 1 Corinthians 15. He explained that the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul commemorates the transformative encounter on the road to Damascus, where Saul the persecutor became Paul the Apostle. Fr. Ayori highlighted the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ, emphasizing that persecuting the Church is persecuting Christ Himself. He further noted that Christ’s resurrection guarantees the future glory of believers through the transformation of the whole person into a glorified, spiritual body.
The reflection on future glory continued with a keynote address by Rev. Fr. Peter Amisah on the topic “The Day of the Lord: Fulfillment of Future Glory.” Referencing 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and other scriptural texts, Fr. Amisah described the Day of the Lord as God’s decisive intervention in history—a day of judgment, salvation, and glorious fulfillment for believers. He presented St. Paul’s sudden conversion as a model of Christian transformation, marking the end of the old life and the beginning of a new life in Christ. The faithful were encouraged to remain actively prepared through daily conversion, faithful living, and hopeful expectation, since the Christian destiny is glory, not destruction.
Rev. Fr. Ayori later returned to deepen the reflection with a teaching on “The Final Judgment: The Means to Our Future Glory.” He explained the Christian doctrine of judgment, outlining both the particular judgment after death and the general judgment at the end of time. Rooted in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he clarified the realities of heaven, hell, and purgatory, stressing that the doctrine of judgment is ultimately a hopeful call to conversion and transformed living.
Balancing spiritual depth with vibrant fellowship, the parish held a picnic on Saturday, which brought the grounds alive with celebration. A cooking competition featuring authentic local dishes from the various societies and tribes highlighted the parish’s rich cultural diversity. Indoor games, volleyball matches, and communal dancing fostered joy, unity, and a strong sense of belonging among parishioners.
The celebration reached its solemn climax on Sunday with a Thanksgiving Mass. In his closing remarks, the Cathedral Administrator, V. Rev. Fr. James Annor Ohene, emphasized the enduring importance of unity in diversity, a value exemplified by St. Paul. The Mass also featured the commissioning of the new Pastoral Council and the induction of newly elected youth executives. The newly elected Church President, Mr. Francis Adu-Hene Kwarteng, addressed the congregation and accepted, on behalf of the Council, the sacred responsibility of serving the parish community.
The week ended as it began—anchored in faith, hopeful in future glory, and committed to building a unified Christian community inspired by the life and mission of St. Paul the Apostle.
