A Decade of Service: Fr. Daniel Adjei's Farewell Before Returning Home to Ghana – Fr. Daniel Adjei – 07/01/2026

Fr. Daniel Adjei has served the Diocese of Des Moines since 2022, ministering at St. Francis, St. Joseph, and St. Teresa, followed by a temporary appointment at St. Pius X (2023–2025) and, most recently, St. Catherine's. Originally from the Sekondi-Takoradi diocese in Ghana, Fr. Daniel came to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue graduate studies in systematic theology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where a parish's request to extend his stay ultimately led him to a pastoral assignment — and eventually to Iowa. In this conversation, Fr. Daniel talks about: Arriving in the U.S. during winter and adjusting to a new culture and climate His path from Duquesne University to the Diocese of Des Moines, and his gratitude to Bishop William Joensen for welcoming him into the diocese Memorable moments at the Iowa State Fair and life among his parish communities His parting blessing to the parishioners of St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Teresa, St. Pius X, and St. Catherine's as he returns to serve his home diocese in Ghana Listen Live The Catholic Morning Show airs weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Catholic Radio Network — on IowaCatholicRadio.com or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPriest #DioceseOfDesMoines #GhanaCatholic #CatholicVocations #CatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #MissionaryPriest Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.