Roman Catholic Diocese of Obuasi
Diocese of Obuasi Dioecesis Konongensis-Mamponganus | |
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Location | |
Country | Ghana |
Metropolitan | Kumasi |
Statistics | |
Area | 6,350 km2 (2,450 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 934,808 93,687 (10.0%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | sede vacante |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Obuasi (Latin: Obuasien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Obuasi in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.
History
- March 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Obuasi from the Diocese of Kumasi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Thomas in Obuasi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Obuasi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas Kwaku Mensah (March 3, 1995 - March 26, 2008)
- Bishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye (March 26, 2008 - May 15, 2012)