Sisters of the Incarnate Word Hold First Joint Recollection

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word (SVI) in the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani held their first joint recollection on March 7, 2026, at their Novitiate in Mantukwa in the Bono Region of Ghana. The recollection was preached by Msgr. Richard Kofi Kyeremeh under the theme “Seeking the Lost Treasure of Our Life” (Jeremiah 29:10–13).

In his reflection, Msgr. Kyeremeh reminded the sisters that“our hearts are restless until they rest in the Lord,” quoting St. Augustine. He urged them to prioritize their relationship with God and to let go of fleeting pleasures that distract them from their spiritual calling.

Drawing parallels from several Gospel stories, hehighlighted the importance of restoration and unconditional love. He referenced the parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood to illustrate how God continually seeks to restore His people.

Msgr. Kyeremeh emphasized that Lent is a special time forself-reflection and a return to God. He encouraged the sisters to make time for God regardless of their apostolates, noting that there is often the temptation of being too busy with the work of the Lord without spending time with the Lord of the work. He added that Lent offers a unique opportunity to deliberately search for and rediscover what may have been lost in one’s spiritual life.

During his homily at the Eucharistic celebration, he urgedthe sisters to make a decision like the Prodigal Son and return wholeheartedly to God.

Reflecting on Christ’s love and mercy for humanity, Msgr.Kyeremeh called on the sisters to imitate Christ by loving others unconditionally, without expecting immediate change or conversion from them.

As part of the recollection, a penitential service was held.During which Msgr. Kyeremeh encouraged the sisters to nurture their initial vocational vision, seek spiritual direction, and surrender to God even in moments of pain and difficulty. He acknowledged that every individual faces challenges in life and reminded the sisters to find rest in Christ.

Reflecting on theGospel of Matthew, chapter 11:28-30, Msgr. Kyeremeh reminded them of Christ’s invitation to all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest.

The recollection provided the sisters with an opportunityfor prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal as they continue their mission of service in the Church.

Written by Sr. Esther Kutie, SVI

Live every moment to the fullest

Life is beautiful when it is filled with true Joy. True Joydoes not come from outside nor is it dependent on anything trivial and transient. Rather, true Joy comes from within, from one’s heart. A heart that is nurtured and nourished by the Word of God and greased by the oil of the Holy Spirit. It is from such a heart, that submits itself to the Will and the daily transforming and purifying power of the Holy Spirit in humble prayer, that true joy flows. Joy that the world cannot give because it is rooted in the mystery of the Father-child relationship with God. Blessed is he or she, who has found such a state of being.

Such a Joy that flows from the conviction of one’srelationship with a loving father and a nurturing mother-God is enduring. It endures even when the external world speaks a different language such as fear, anxiety, disappointment, failure, sickness, financial crisis etc. The one internal language of Joy overrides all other contrary life experiences. It is a heart full of joy that sings a song of forgiveness, reconciliation, peace, hope and dances to the tune of love that is characterized by works of mercy, humility of life, empathic engagement with other people and meaningful relationship with oneself, neighbour, environment and God.

It is this inner joy, which is a gift of the Holy Spiritthat inspires one to sing, “Bless the LORD, O mysoul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name (Ps 103:1). Bless the LORD, O mysoul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name (Ps 103:1).

The joy within motivates one to work courageously onone’s weakness while trusting in the Grace of God which is capable of transforming that which is weak into something strong and turn that which is considered useless into a vessel of glory, honour and admiration.

This process of divine transformational act is constantat work in each of us. Because it is the Will of God that we all have life to the full, but, not without our conscious cooperation. We need to avail ourselves in a spirit of humility, trust and obedience to the Holy Spirit, who is with us. Our prayer should be, “I believe, Lord, help my unbelief” and the Holy Spirit will take up from there. That is the path to freedom and true Joy, joy in the heart that the world cannot give. God invites us all to live such a moment fully here and now.

Written by Sr Esther Kutie, SVI

German-based foundation construct €140,000 educational facilities at Mantukwa

By Dennis Peprah Mantukwa, (Bono), April 24, GNA –

The Most Reverend Mathew Kwasi Gyam, the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference has inaugurated a-six-unit classroom block for the Mantukwa Incarnate Word Preparatory School of the Sunyani Catholic Diocese.

The Hamburg-based foundations, the Peter Krämer Foundation in cooperation with the Block Foundation invested around €140,000 for the construction of the fully equipped classroom block. source: gna.org.gh

4 Sisters of the Incarnate Word Profess First Vows



By Sr. Esther Kutie, SVI (Sister Communicator)

Four Sisters have taken their first religious profession of vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word at the St Paul Catholic Church at Wamfie in the Sunyani Diocese of the Bono Region of Ghana.

The newly professed Sisters are Veronica Ferkaa, Veronica Bawiah, Matilda Opoku Gyima and Gloria Pomaa.

Source: https://newswatchgh.com/

Live every moment to the fullest Story: Sr. Esther Kutie, SVI (Sister Communicator)

Life is beautiful when it is lived with true Joy. True Joy does not come from outside nor is it dependent on anything trivial and transient. Rather, true Joy comes from within, from one’s heart. A heart that is nurtured and nourished by the Word of God and greased by the oil of the Holy Spirit.

Source: https://sistercommunicatorsgh.com/live-every-moment-to-the-fullest/

Sisters of the Incarnate Word Organises Workshop on Stress Management

Story: Sr. Esther Kutie, SVI

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word (SVI), a Religious Congregation in Ghana has organised a workshop for all the professed sisters on how to manage stress at their Novitiate house Mantukwa in the Diocese of Sunyani.

The workshop on May1, 2024 which marks workers day celebration, was facilitated by Sr. Juliana Asantewaa, SVI, Counselor and Headmistress of St. James’ Academy.

Source: https://newswatchgh.com/sisters-of-the-incarnate-word-organises-workshop-on-stress-management/

SVI Sisters Celebrate Feast of Holy Innocents Story: Sr. Esther Kutie, SVI

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word (SVI) have celebrated the feast of the Holy Innocents at the residence of their founder, the Most Rev. Matthew Gyam, Bishop of Sunyani. At the Bishop’s house were the Sisters with their Novices, Postulants and aspirants. The celebration started with the liturgy of the hours, singing of Christmas carols, celebration of the Holy..... Source: https://sistercommunicatorsgh.com/svi-sisters-celebrate-feast-of-holy-innocents-with-bishop-matthew/