20 October, 2026

The Society of the Holy Child Jesus, African Province, celebrated with deep gratitude and immense thanksgiving to God the 80th Anniversary of its loving presence and selfless service in Ghana, West Africa, on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The solemn Anniversary Mass, held at the Holy Child Senior High School Chapel, Cape Coast, magnificent setting of Holy Child Senior High School, perched on the scenic heights of Angels Hill.

The celebration brought together a rich assembly of the SHCJ family and the wider Church. Representing the Society Leadership Team in Rome was Sr Susan Igelle, SHCJ, alongside the African Province Leader, Sr Priscilla Nenuwa, and members of her Leadership Team. Sisters from different zones of the African Province gathered in Cape Coast, while Sisters from the Generalate in Rome, the European and American Provinces, and communities across Nigeria, Chad and Kenya joined the celebration virtually.

Also present were the representative of the Bishops of Goaso and Takoradi, numerous priests and religious from other congregations in Ghana, Holy Child past students, SHCJ Associates, collaborators, families and friends. Their presence bore eloquent witness to the enduring bonds of faith, friendship and shared mission that have sustained the Society’s presence in Ghana over eight decades.