What is CASCON-GH?
CASCON-GH is Catholic Sister Communicators Network- Ghana. It was established by the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana (CMSR-GH) with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The project was managed on behalf of the CMSR-GH by the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (SMMC).
But now CASCON-GH is autonomous, registered as a Limited by Guarantee at the Office of the General and run by a management team.
The Network aims to empower Catholic Sisters to use professional media and communication skills to tell their own stories and amplify their work.
Its primary objectives include:
Train Sisters from member Congregations and ancillary staff in Media and Communication, Create an online news portal for evangelisation and social advocacy work of the Sisters.
Eventually, create a local FM Radio Station (and TV Station) for evangelisation and social advocacy work of the Sisters.
The Network has its own website (sistercommunicatorsgh.com) which serves as a central hub for sharing news and faith reflections. Its members have also participated in conferences on crisis communication and have had their stories published on platforms like Vatican News.
CASCON-GH is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
In essence, CASCON-GH is a strategic communication initiative that equips Catholic Sisters in Ghana to harness the power of media and professional storytelling to promote their mission and values in the modern world.
CASCON-GH (Catholic Sister Communicators Network-Ghana) is highly relevant in 21st-century Ghana because it addresses several critical, contemporary needs. It acts as a strategic initiative designed to empower women religious, allowing them to reclaim their narrative within a complex modern media environment.
Combating Invisibility and Misinformation
One of the core reasons for CASCON-GH’s necessity is the lack of visibility of Catholic Sisters’ work. Despite being “pioneers in social intervention projects,” the public knows little about their contributions. The training of about 40 Sisters from 22 Religious Congregations at the Centre for Spiritual Renewal in Kumasi from July 29 to August 2, empowers them to “tell their own stories”.
By creating and publishing their own content, they can directly counter misinformation and “fake news,” presenting an authentic, positive narrative of their mission.
Harnessing Digital Tools for Modern Mission
The initiative provides Sisters with the technical and strategic skills required for modern communication. As one facilitator noted, “Gone are the days we didn’t have such tools…” Training in writing, photography, and social media management allows them to “embrace the internet and explore its vast resources” to share their message. This is a direct response to a call for a “new evangelization in the digital world”.
Engaging on Local and Global Platforms
The Network is not just a local project. The Sisters trained by CASCON-GH are successfully publishing stories on international platforms, including “Vatican news”. They have also participated in international conferences on crisis communication, fostering collaboration with a Global Network of Sister Communicators. This positions them as active contributors to the global Church conversation.
Amplifying the Church’s Voice in Ghana
The project arose from a call by Church leaders, including the former Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, who urged the Church in Ghana to “intensify its visibility”.
CASCON-GH provides the human and technical infrastructure for this call. By equipping sisters to professionally share their impactful stories, the network raises the Church’s profile on a national level.
The story of Sr. Sylvie Lum Cho, MSHR, who became a Diocesan Communication Director of the Donkorkrom Apostolic Vicariate, now a Diocese after her training, is a testament to this growing influence.
In essence, CASCON-GH is a 21st-century solution for a 21st-century challenge. It allows a historically overlooked group to take control of their narrative, harness the power of digital media for their mission, and step fully into their role as leaders in a media-saturated world.
Vision Statement
To become the most visible social communications network for effective evangelizaytion and authentic, inspiring social communication
Mission Statement
To promote effective communication/publication on the evangelization activities of religious women in the Catholic Church in Ghana.
Core Values
Integrity
Mission driven
Professionalism
Creativity
Commitment
Tagline / Slogan
Sister Communicators … Vox Tacitae (Voice of the Voiceless)
Members of the VOX TACITAE (VOICE OF THE VOICELESS) Group Members
- Sr. Gifty Anastasia Blewu, SMMC
- Sr. Rebecca Asante, SVI
- Sr. Veronica Ferkaa, SVI
- Sr. Victoria Lagbia, HHSJ
- Sr. Linda Ojawuri, JMJ
- Sr. Bridget Kator, SMMC
- Sr. Angela Amoatwo, SMMC
- Sr. Joan Tore, FMM
- Sr. Immaculate Francesco Maase, SDLM
