Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani

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Diocese of Sunyani

Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus
Location
Country Ghana
Metropolitan Kumasi
Statistics
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Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
1,995,893
177,381 (8.9%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope Francis
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


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