SMMC Celebrations

SMMC CELEBRATES 5 SISTERS The Institute of the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church (SMMC), of the Catholic Diocese of Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana, celebrates 5 Religious Sisters of her Institute. 3 pioneers marked their Golden Jubilee and 2 Temporary Professed Sisters Professed their Perpetual Vows. This great event took place on 15th August, 2024 at the SMMC Convent- Sokode-Gbogame near Ho. The Golden Jubilarians are: Sr. Arcade Eleeza,SMMC Sr. Philothea Osibe, SMMC Sr. Georgina Fuglo, SMMC. The Sisters for Perpetual Vows are: Sr. Pauline Nunyanuke Tengue, SMMC Sr. Patience Akpalu, SMMC. SMMC! It is the Lord!

Golden Jubilarian

A BRIEF PROFILE OF SR ARCADE ELEEZA, SMMC

Sr. Arcade Eleeza, SMMC hails from Baglo Odumase, Buem in the Oti Region of Ghana. She had her First Communion in 1961 and Confirmation in 1965.Her Parish is Christ the King Parish, Baglo Buem in the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan. Her parents were Madam Felicia Akordor and Mr. Norbert Eleeza of blessed memories.

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Golden Jubilarian

A BRIEF PROFILE OF SR PHILOTHEA OSIBE, SMMC

Sr. Philothea Osibe, SMMC is from Baglo Buem in the Oti Region of Ghana. Her parents were Mr. Lawrence Osibe and Madam Sabina Eleeza of blessed memories. Her Parish is Christ the King Parish, Baglo Buem in the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan.

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Golden Jubilarian

A BRIEF PROFILE OF SR GEORGINA FUGLO, SMMC

Sr. Georgina Fuglo, SMMC is from Likpe Bala (Guan) in the Oti Region of Ghana. Her parents were Mr. Aloysius Fuglo and Mrs. Felicia Fuglo of blessed memories. Her Parish is St. Joseph at Likpe Mate (Guan) in the Catholic Diocese of Ho

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Perpetual Profession of Vows

A BRIEF PROFILE OF SR PAULINE AFI NUNYANUKE TENGUE, SMMC

Sr. Pauline Afi Nunyanuke Tengue, SMMC, is a native of Anyako in the Volta Region of Ghana but grew up in Aflao. She was the 6th born of the 7 Children of the family and the last Girl.

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Perpetual Profession of Vows

A BRIEF PROFILE OF SR PATIENCE AKPALU, SMMC

Sr. Patience Akpalu hails from Dabala Junction in the Volta Region of Ghana. She is the 2nd and last daughter of Mrs. Grace Fakor Kpodo Exe and the late Mr. E K. Kpodo.

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The Superior General, Sr. Dr Lucy Hometowu, SMMC

SR. DR. LUCY HOMETOWU RE-ELECTED AS SUPERIOR GENERAL

Sr. Dr. Lucy Hometowu, SMMC was elected for a second term as the Superior General of the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (SMMC), on Friday, November 1, 2024.

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Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD

SMMC RUBY AND SILVER CELEBRATIONS 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ho, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, the Superior General, Sr. Dr. Lucy Hometowu, SMMC, the General Council and the entire Institute of the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church,(SMMC) have the pleasure to invite you to join them in celebrating Nine of their Sisters as Thanksgiving to God.

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Sr. Dr. Lucy Hometowu, SMMC

SMMC TO CELEBRATES NINE SISTERS

Two SMMC Sisters are to celebrate 40 years as Religious and seven other SMMC Sisters are also to celebrate 25 years as Religious.

This memorable event comes off on Monday September 8, 2025 at Sokode Gbogame in the Volta Region of Ghana. The venue is Mater Ecclesiae School (MES) Hall.

Most Rev. Anthony Kwami Adanuty

THE MAIN CELEBRANT

The main Celebrant of the occasion is Most Rev. Anthony Kwami Adanuty, the Bishop Emeritus of Keta- Akatsi Diocese.

You are all cordially invited.

Sr. Afari, Ruby Celebrant

Sr. Cecilia Akua Afari, SMMC.

Parish: St Cecilia parish, Ho Dome

Date of First Profession: 8th September, 1985

Date of Final Profession:15th, August,

1992

Sr. Atachie, Ruby Celebrant

Sr Constancia Aku Rose Afeafa Atachie, SMMC.
Parish: Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Ho-Bankoe
First Profession:
8th September, 1985
Final Vows:
15th August, 1993

Silver Jubilarians

The Sisters celebrating their silver jubilees are:

Sr. Georgina Kpeglo, SMMC, SR. Victoria Osroade, SMMC, Sr. Elizabeth Setorwu, SMMC, Sr. Evelyn Afriyie, SMMC, Sr. Lucy Pitapi, SMMC, Sr. Cynthia Ankamah, SMMC and Sr. Mary Ntenye,

Sr. Afriyie

Sr. Evelyn Claudia Afriyie, SMMC.

Parish: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Kete-Krachi.

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009

Sr. Kpeglo

Sr. Georgina Veronica Kpeglo, SMMC.

Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Shia and St. Stephen Parish Kpetoe

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009

Sr. Setorwu

Sr. Elizabeth Liberty Setorwu, SMMC

Parish: St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kpedze and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Tsiame.

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009.

Sr Ntenye

Sr. Mary-Consolata Serwah Ntenye, SMMC

Parish: St. Theresa Parish, Nkwanta

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009

Sr Pitapi

Sr. Lucy Mawunya Akos Pitapi, SMMC

Parish: St. Anthony Catholic Church Taviepe. Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009

Sr. Ankamah

Sr. Cynthia Ekua Veronica Ankamah, SMMC.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Nkonya.

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009.

Sr. Osroade

Sr. Victoria Osroade, SMMC

St. Dominic Catholic Church, Taifa.

Date of First Profession: 15/08/2000

Date of Final Profession: 15/08/2009.

SMMC TO LAUNCH A NEW PROJECT

During the Ruby and Silver Jubilee celebration, he Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (SMMC) invite you to be part of the official launch of our newly established NGO *MOTHERS HOPENCARE* initiative: *Veil of Hope Cancer Care Campaign* On 8th September 2025, 9.00 am, at Sokode Gbogame. We intend to use this occasion to create awareness on cancer especially, breast cancer, and raise funds to initiate the setting up of a CANCER CARE FUND.

Kindly join us in these events and support us in cash or kind.