Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Person: OLA International Formation in Ghana
Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Person: OLA International Formation in Ghana Brafoyaw, Cape Coast, Ghana | August – September, 2026 The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) have taken an important step in strengthening our commitment to creating safe environments for all. From August ending to 8 September 2026, the International Formation Session on the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults holds in Brafoyaw, Cape Coast, Ghana, bringing together 13 safeguarding coordinators from OLA entities across the world and 7 members of the international facilitation team. This two-week formation is more than a training programme. It is a journey of reflection, learning, and a missionary commitment to safeguarding the dignity, rights, and well-being of every child and vulnerable adult encountered in the Congregation’s mission. A Mission Rooted in the Gospel The opening session began with a warm welcome from Sr. Perpetua Acquah, OLA, Provincial Leader of Ghana. Welcoming participants to the Ghana Province, she reminded everyone that safeguarding is not an optional ministry but an essential expression of the Congregation’s mission in today’s world. She encouraged participants to embrace the formation with openness and responsibility, recognizing that protecting the vulnerable lies at the heart of living the Gospel and witnessing to Christ’s compassionate love. A Message from the Congregational Leader An inspiring and encouraging message from Sr. Mary T. Barron, OLA, Congregational Leader, was read to the participants during the opening ceremony by Sr. Marie Hélène Gourdon, Assistant Congregational Leader. Her words set the tone for the days ahead, [...]