Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani
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Diocese of Sunyani
Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus |
| Location |
| Country |
Ghana |
| Metropolitan |
Kumasi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,995,893
177,381 (8.9%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani (Latin: Sunyanien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sunyani in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.
History
- March 1, 1973: Established as Diocese of Sunyani from the Diocese of Kumasi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Sunyani.
Leadership
- Bishops of Sunyani (Roman rite)
- Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi (since 2003.04.14)
- Bishop James Kwadwo Owusu (1973.03.01 – 2001.12.28)
See also
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Ghana
- Religious organizations established in 1973
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Ghana stubs
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