Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani

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Diocese of Sunyani
Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus
Statistics
Country: Ghana
Metropolitan: Kumasi
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 6,408 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:

1,995,893 (2004)
177,381 (8.9%)
Ordinaries
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.

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[edit] History

  • March 1, 1973: Established as Diocese of Sunyani from the Diocese of Kumasi

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Sunyani.

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Sunyani (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi (since 2003.04.14)
    • Bishop James Kwadwo Owusu (1973.03.01 – 2001.12.28)

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