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SUMMARY:Excerpts from the Site Meeting with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Team
DESCRIPTION:The recent Site Meeting of the Catholic Sisters Elderly Care Network Ghana (CSECNG) with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Team which consisted of Angelique Mutombo (Senior Program Officer)\, Eundria Hill-Joseph (Meal Officer) and NanaSangBender (Program Officer)\, provided a valuable platform for reflection\, strategic dialogue\, and renewed commitment to our mission. Drawing from shared experiences and insights across the network\, the meeting highlighted both the progress made and the pressing needs within elderly care services. It was a moment of collective discernment\, where leadership reaffirmed its dedication to compassionate\, dignified\, and holistic care for the aging population.
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SUMMARY:EXCERPTS FROM THE CSECNG WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY FROM THE CSECNG WEBINAR – click here to download document \nSUMMARY FROM THE CSECNG WEBINAR \nDate: 21st February\, 2026 \nSpeakers: Rev. Fr. Dr. George Kwasi Kyeremeh – (PhD in Religious Studies and Master of Arts in both Religious Studies and Mental Health Counceling.) and Rev. Fr. Francis Fourjour – (Master of Arts in the Study of Religion and Spiritualities.) \nModerators: Sr. Mary Assunta Zaagbeb and Sr. Immaculate Lugugia \nSession 2: Spirituality and Psychological Well-being \nTheme: Rooted in God: Inner Strength in the Season of Aging \nSession Goal \nTo help participants recognize that their spiritual life is not diminished by aging but can become a profound source of psychological resilience\, peace\, and fulfillment. \n  \n\n Prayer\, Contemplation\, and Sacraments as Anchors for Mental Resilience \n\n  \nKey Ideas: \n– Prayer as emotional regulation: bringing fears\, frustrations\, and loneliness before God. \n– Contemplation as a space of rest — allowing the mind to slow down. \n– The Eucharist and Reconciliation as healing encounters that renew identity. \n– The Rosary\, Divine Office\, and silent adoration as stabilizing daily rhythms. \n  \nPsychological Insight: \n– Regular spiritual practices create structure\, which reduces anxiety. \n– Silence and contemplative prayer lower stress levels and enhance inner calm. \n– Confession fosters emotional release and reconciliation with self and others. \n  \nDiscussion Prompt: \n– How has your prayer life changed as you have grown older? \n– What form of prayer now brings you the most peace? \n  \nPractical Suggestions: \n– Introduce breath prayer (“Lord Jesus\, you are my peace.”). \n– Encourage shorter but deeper prayer times if concentration decreases. \n– Normalize distractions in prayer as part of aging\, not failure. \n  \n\nFinding Meaning and Purpose in Reduced Ministry\n\nKey Ideas: \n– Identity is rooted in vocation\, not productivity. \n– Transition from active apostolate to ministry of presence and prayer. \n– The hidden apostolate: suffering offered in union with Christ. \n– Becoming spiritual elders — witnesses of perseverance and faith. \n  \nTheological Reflection: \n– In Scripture\, elders are bearers of wisdom (cf. Titus 2:2–3). \n– Jesus’ hidden years were as meaningful as His public ministry. \n– The Cross shows that apparent weakness can become redemptive strength. \n  \nPsychological Insight: \n– Loss of roles can trigger sadness or depression. \n– Purpose is essential for mental health at any age. \n– Mentorship and storytelling preserve meaning. \n  \nActivity Idea (Mini-Exercise): \nParticipants write down: \n– “What gifts do I still have?” \n– “How can I serve in small but meaningful ways?” \n  \nExamples: \n– Praying intentionally for younger members \n– Writing encouragement letters \n– Sharing community history and charism \n  \n\nEmbracing “Being” Over “Doing” in Later Years\n\n  \nKey Ideas: \n– Moving from achievement to communion. \n– Accepting limitations without shame. \n– Living as a sign of God’s faithfulness across decades. \n– Interior fruitfulness rather than external productivity. \n  \nReflection Questions: \n– Who am I when I can no longer “do” what I once did? \n– Can I accept help with humility and grace? \n  \nSpiritual Integration: \n– Aging mirrors Christ’s surrender on the Cross. \n– The elderly religious becomes a contemplative witness. \n– The ministry of presence — simply being there — is powerful. \n  \nPractical Tools: \n– Practice daily gratitude journaling. \n– Short examen prayer at night focusing on “Where did I experience God today?” \n– Gentle acceptance prayer: “Lord\, I receive this day as it is.” \n  \nStructure: \n\nGentle breathing (2 minutes)\nScripture reflection (Isaiah 46:4 – “Even to your old age I am He…”)\nVisualization:\n\n– Imagine walking with Jesus through different stages of your life. \n– See Him walking beside you now. \n– Hear Him say: “You are still my beloved servant.” \n  \n\nSilent personal prayer.\n\n  \n\nSoft closing prayer.\n\n  \nPurpose: \nTo reinforce security\, identity\, and belonging in God. \n  \nAdditional Optional Activities \n  \n\nSpiritual Timeline Exercise\n\nParticipants draw a simple timeline of their vocation: \n– Moments of joy \n– Times of struggle \n– Major turning points \nThen reflect: “Where was God most present?” \n  \n\nAffirmation Exercise\n\nInvite participants to: \n– Write one spiritual strength they see in another participant. \n– Share it aloud. \n(This builds dignity and combats feelings of uselessness.) \n  \n\nCommunal Prayer of Surrender\n\nTogether pray: \n> “Lord\, I give you my past with gratitude\, \n> my present with trust\, \n> and my future with hope.” \n  \nKey Takeaway for Participants \n– Aging does not weaken vocation; it deepens it. \n– Mental well-being grows when we accept this stage as a sacred calling. \n– In later years\, religious life becomes less about activity and more about communion\, surrender\, and quiet fruitfulness.
URL:https://catholicsisterselderlycarenetworkghana.com/event/excerpts-from-the-csecng-webinar/
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SUMMARY:A VISIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP OF SUNYANI DIOCESES
DESCRIPTION:A courtesy call by Sr. Victoria Swanzy-Essien\, Project Manager of CSECNG (Right) and Sr. Christina Duggo\, Fmr. Provincial Superior for HHCJ (Left) to the office of the Bishop of Sunyani Dioceses\, Most. Rev. Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi (Middle)
URL:https://catholicsisterselderlycarenetworkghana.com/event/a-visit-to-the-office-of-the-bishop-of-the-sunyani-dioceses/
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SUMMARY:Coping with Change in Religious Life: Adjusting to Reduced Responsibilities\, Redefining Identity Beyond Active Ministry\, and Embracing Acceptance and Self‑Compassion in Aging
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URL:https://catholicsisterselderlycarenetworkghana.com/event/coping-with-change-in-religious-life-adjusting-to-reduced-responsibilities-redefining-identity-beyond-active-ministry-and-embracing-acceptance-and-self-compassion-in-aging/
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SUMMARY:EXCERPTS FROM THE VISITS TO OUR ESTEEMED CONGREGATIONS BY THE WELLNESS COORDINATORS
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SUMMARY:Catholic Sisters Elderly Care Network Ghana is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Sisters Elderly Care Network Ghana warmly invites you to participate in a free webinar as part of its ongoing engagement with leadership across congregations.\nTopic: Ageing Challenges of Older Women\, Individual and Community Strategies for Healthy Ageing.\n📅 Date: 23rd August\, 2025.\n🕕 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am\n📹 Venue: Online\nCatholic Sisters Elderly Care Network Ghana is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTime: Aug 23\, 2025 10:00 AM Etc/GMT\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83378889748?pwd=mHTPqOZDHvbAWJb
URL:https://catholicsisterselderlycarenetworkghana.com/event/catholic-sisters-elderly-care-network-ghana-is-inviting-you-to-a-scheduled-zoom-meeting/
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