Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
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Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
Dioecesis Sekondiensis-Takoradiensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Ghana |
| Metropolitan |
Cape Coast |
| Statistics |
| Area |
12,681 km2 (4,896 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,674,792
270,923 (16.2%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
John Martin Darko |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi (Latin: Sekondien(sis)–Takoradien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.
History
- November 20, 1969: Established as Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast
Special churches
The Cathedral is Our Lady Star of the Sea Cathedral in Takoradi. The Pro-Cathedral is St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Sekondi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Sekondi–Takoradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Martin Darko (since 1998.06.27)
- Bishop Charles Kweku Sam (1981.11.30 – 1998.01.13)
- Bishop Joseph Amihere Essuah (1969.11.20 – 1980.10.07)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Ghana
- Religious organizations established in 1969
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Ghana stubs
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