Marian devotion
Where is he?
The Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima of Nawuley is located in the western region of Ghana and is linked to St Peter Claver, in the surroundings of Bonyere. The directory of the Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi explicitly identifies it as "Our Lady of Fatima Grotto, Nawuley / St. Peter Claver" and offers as a post address Bonyere. The map uses the town of Nawule, located by OpenStreetMap in 5.0431, -2,7220; this coordinate is not presented as the exact position of the enclosure.
Documented history
The available source is the official directory of the diocese. In its relationship of pastoral communities and services, the directory distinguishes Nawuley and records there the grotto of Our Lady of Fatima, associated with St Peter Claver. It also places Bonyere's postal address and the local officials. This institutional mention documents the existence of the grotto within the diocesan pastoral organization.
It does not contain in the consulted source a date of foundation, a decree of erection as a sanctuary, a detailed history of the image or a broader historical account. It is preferable to leave these data as unestablished rather than to complete them with unverified traditions.
Tradition and Legend
The name of the grotto expresses devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. However, the revised sources do not contain an apparition of their own in Nawuley, nor a local message, nor a miracle recognized by ecclesial authority. The fact sheet retains this distinction between Marian advocation and any supernatural affirmation.
Ecclesial State
The Catholic cult is documented for its presence in the official directory of the diocese and for its pastoral connection with St Peter Claver. This is why "permitted veneration" is indicated as a reference to public Catholic devotional use. There is no specific pronunciation about apparitions or miracles, nor is a supernatural approval attributed to the place.
Anecdotes and stories
The directory retains a significant practical detail: although the grotto is called Nawuley / St. Peter Claver, the address is Bonyere. This double reference explains why the map should point to the area with caution and why the marker should not pretend a building accuracy that sources do not provide.
Prayer
Mother of God, accompany the community of Nawuley and those who pray to this grotto. Pray for the parishes of the diocese of Sekondi- Takoradi and help us to live the faith with humility, charity and trust in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sources
- Diócesis católica de Sekondi-Takoradi: diocesan director.
- OpenStreetMap: Nawule, local reference.
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