Roman Catholic Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Ghana |
| Metropolitan: | Tamale |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 16,602 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,500,000 (2004) 200,000 (13.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Lucas Abadamloora |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga {Latin: Damongoën(sis)} is a diocese located in the cities of Navrongo and Bolgatanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana.
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[edit] History
- January 11, 1926: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Navrongo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso
- February 26, 1934: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Navrongo
- April 18, 1950: Suppressed (to Diocese of Tamale)
- April 23, 1956: Restored as Diocese of Navrongo from the Diocese of Keta and Diocese of Tamale
- May 30, 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga
[edit] Special Churches
The Co-Cathedral is the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in Bolegatanga. The Pro-Cathedral and Minor Basilica is the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Navrongo.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Navrongo–Bolgatanga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lucas Abadamloora (since 1994.03.14)
- Bishop Rudolph A. Akanlu (1973.04.13 – 1994.03.14)
- Bishops of Navrongo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gerard Bertrand, M. Afr. (1957.04.12 – 1973.04.13)
- Vicars Apostolic of Navrongo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gerard Bertrand, M. Afr. (1948.06.10 – 1950.04.18)
- Bishop Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1934.02.26 – 1948)
- Prefects Apostolic of Navrongo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1926 – 1934.02.26)
