Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Ghana |
| Metropolitan: | Accra |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 12,681 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,674,792 (2004) 270,923 (16.2%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | John Martin Darko |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi {Latin: Sekondien(sis)–Takoradien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Sekondi–Takoradi in the Ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.
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[edit] History
- November 20, 1969: Established as Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Our Lady Star of the Sea Cathedral in Takoradi. The Pro-Cathedral is St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Sekondi.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Sekondi–Takoradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Martin Darko (since 1998.06.27)
- Bishop Charles Kweku Sam (1981.11.30 – 1998.01.13)
- Bishop Joseph Amihere Essuah (1969.11.20 – 1980.10.07)
