CONYERS—The Ghanaian Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered in joyful devotion on Sunday, Aug. 16, to celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

The annual celebration took place at Our Loving Mother’s Children Retreat Center (The Farm) in Conyers, drawing Ghanaian Catholic faithful from across the archdiocese for a day of prayer, Marian devotion and cultural tradition. 

The highlights of the day included a rosary procession through the retreat grounds, culminated by the traditional crowning of St. Mary.  

The liturgical and devotional events were led in close collaboration by the Catholic Women Association (CWA), the Christian Mothers Association, the choir and the Legion of Mary, whose members helped direct the procession, traditional hymns and prayers. 

The celebration event was crowned by a Mass by the chaplain, Father Anthony Baffour Awuah.