As the President of the Republic has eased certain restrictions placed on public gatherings, we, your Bishops, are aware that the resumption of liturgical celebrations may involve some risks. Nonetheless, the Church in Ghana desires to prudently manage those risks so as to create an environment that will minimize the adverse impact of the virus on society. In a spirit of charity and with a concern for the common good, we urge Catholics not to take unnecessary risks with their health or engage in behaviours that place the health of others at risk.
On the issue of whether Catholics should resume public Masses or not, we wish to leave that decision to the discretion of the Archbishops and Bishops and on condition that Parishes will be able to fulfill the directives outlined by the appropriate authorities in the country.
The following are some recommendations on how Catholic Parishes, Rectorates, Chaplaincies in each Archdiocese and diocese in Ghana might begin to return to public Masses, burials, weddings (with not more than 100 persons), baptisms and devotions, while at the same time observing practices that help to minimize the spread of the virus.