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Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong

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Metropolitan
  
Kumasi

Pope
  
Francis

Country
  
Ghana

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
13,340 km²

Bishop
  
Joseph Osei-Bonsu

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 1,258,495 95,487 (7.6%)

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong (Latin: Konongen(sis)–Mampongan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Konongo–Mampong in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.

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History

  • March 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Konongo–Mampong from the Diocese of Kumasi and the Diocese of Sunyani

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral is St. Paul Cathedral in Mampong-Ashanti. The Co-Cathedral is St. Gabriel’s Co-Cathedral in Konongo, Ashanti-Akim.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Konongo–Mampong (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu (since March 3, 1995)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong Wikipedia
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