Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso (Latin: Goasonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Goaso in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.

Diocese of Goaso

Dioecesis Goasonensis
Location
Country Ghana
MetropolitanKumasi
Statistics
Area6,654 km2 (2,569 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
557,016
55,857 (10.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPeter Kwaku Atuahene

History

  • October 24, 1997: Established as Diocese of Goaso from the Diocese of Sunyani

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Anthony in Goaso.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Goaso (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Peter Kwaku Atuahene (since October 24, 1997)

See also

Sources


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