Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong
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Diocese of Konongo–Mampong
Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus |
| Location |
| Country |
Ghana |
| Metropolitan |
Kumasi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
13,340 km2 (5,150 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,258,495
95,487 (7.6%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Joseph Osei-Bonsu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong (Latin: Konongen(sis)–Mampongan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Konongo–Mampong in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.
History
- March 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Konongo–Mampong from the Diocese of Kumasi and the Diocese of Sunyani
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Paul Cathedral in Mampong-Ashanti. The Co-Cathedral is St. Gabriel’s Co-Cathedral in Konongo, Ashanti-Akim.
Leadership
- Bishops of Konongo–Mampong (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu (since March 3, 1995)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Ghana
- Religious organizations established in 1995
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Ghana stubs
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