Roman Catholic diocese in Ghana
Diocese of Obuasi
Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus |
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| Country | Ghana |
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| Metropolitan | Kumasi |
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| Area | 6,350 km2 (2,450 sq mi) |
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Population
- Total
- Catholics | (as of 2004)
934,808
93,687 (10.0%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
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| Pope | Francis |
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| Bishop | John Yaw Afoakwa |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Obuasi (Latin: Obuasien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Obuasi in the ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.
History
- March 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Obuasi from the Diocese of Kumasi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Thomas in Obuasi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Obuasi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas Kwaku Mensah (March 3, 1995 - March 26, 2008), appointed Archbishop of Kumasi
- Bishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye (March 26, 2008 - May 15, 2012), appointed Archbishop of Kumasi
- Bishop John Yaw Afoakwa, (22 November 2014 - )
See also
Sources
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