The Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus at Mpeasem, Cape Coast, Ghana opened in 2016. Here are a few photos of the new school building.
Photos: Cornelia Connelly School, Mpeasem
Epiphany Celebration in Lagos
16th January, 2017 By Ann Schulte, SHCJ Across the sand they travelled, not the three Wise Men but the SHCJ sisters, from Lagos and Abeokuta, not on camels but in their vehicles across the sandy area in front of the SHCJ community house in Ajegunle, and parked outside the house. Inside the house and then […]
208th Anniversary of the Birth of our Founder
January 15, 2017 marks the 208th anniversary of the birth of Cornelia Connelly, an American-born wife and mother and a zealous convert who became the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus in England in 1846. View a complete timeline of her life by clicking here and read about her story here and […]
Photos: Student Nativity Scenes
30th December, 2016 The Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus at Mpeasem, Cape Coast, Ghana celebrated Advent in a number of ways, including a carol service with nativity scenes by the nursery-, kindergarten- and primary-level students.
Reflection: The Feast of the Holy Innocents
A Christmas Festival of Carols and Nine Lessons
Dec. 22, 2016 “Mr. Longe will now light the Christmas Tree.” A long exclamation of wonder and surprise from the crowd greeted this gesture as the large tree sparkled with lights and decorations, and all the Christmas decoration lights went on in the church, transforming it into a place of awe and beauty. The Church […]
Prayer Inspired by St. Paul’s Call to the Ephesians
Dec. 21, 2016 The Society’s general chapter of 2016 calls us all to address the root causes of violence, war, human trafficking and the myriad humanitarian and environmental crises of our time and respond to them collaboratively through actions in accord with our spirit and mission: education, political and social advocacy, direct action, prayer and […]
The Formal Opening of Cornelian Jubilee Hospital
30 November, 2016 By Ann Schulte, SHCJ The gold, cream and purple ribbons were fluttering in the breeze as we reached an amazing two storied building at the end of a difficult “bush” road. The notice told us it was “Cornelia Jubilee Hospital”. Already cars had started parking in the spacious ground outside the front […]
Report: Nigerian Conference of Women Religious
30 November, 2016 By Stephanie Ugwu, SHCJ The Nigerian Conference of Women Religious, an umbrella body of Catholic Sisters from different congregations in Nigeria, gathered in DRACC – Daughters of Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre, Ako Estate Lugbe Abuja from 22nd to 27th November 2016 for a landmark event. Pondering on our ministries and […]
Opening Ceremony: Cornelia Connelly School at Mpeasem
The formal opening and dedication of Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus at Mpeasem, Cape Coast, Ghana took place on the 24th of September, 2016. The ceremony started at 9.00 am with the Holy Eucharist. The main presider was His Grace, Most. Rev. Matthias Kobina Nketsiah, assisted by the Community Chaplain, Rev. Fr. […]
