Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong
| 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 | |
| Pope | Francis |
| 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
Sources
Coordinates: 7°03′21″N 1°24′06″W / 7.0557°N 1.4016°W
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