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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev. Sarah Mullally, will undertake a historic official visit to Ghana from July 25 to 31, 2026, in what the Church of the Province of West Africa (CPWA) describes as a significant moment for the Anglican Communion and the country’s religious landscape.
According to the CPWA, the week-long visit will focus on spiritual renewal, educational advancement, social welfare, and strengthening ecumenical and state relations. Archbishop Sarah will be welcomed on arrival at Kotoka International Airport by the Archbishop and Primate of the CPWA, Most Rev. Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, alongside the Bishop of Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, and the Bishop of Tema, Rt. Rev. Dr. George Kotei Neequaye.
A key highlight of the visit will take place on Sunday, July 26, when Archbishop Sarah will preach at St. Joseph Anglican Church in Kaneshie. During the service, she and Archbishop Ben-Smith will jointly lay the foundation stone for the IpG/USPG partnership project.
The Archbishop is also expected to pay courtesy calls on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, July 27, underscoring the longstanding relationship between the Church and the Ghanaian state.
As part of her itinerary, Archbishop Sarah will travel to the Ashanti Region for an audience with the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace, where she will later preach during a special Evensong service. She will also engage with the Anglican Young Peoples Association (AYPA), the Mothers’ Union, teacher and nursing training institutions, and the Anglican Orphanage in Asante Mampong.
The visit will conclude with a tour of Cape Coast, including a courtesy call on the Omanhene of the Oguaa Traditional Council, a visit to Cape Coast Castle, and engagements at St. Nicholas Theological Seminary and Adisadel College. Archbishop Sarah is expected to depart Ghana for Cameroon on July 31 to continue her ministry within the West African Province.