Roman Catholic Diocese of Techiman

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

Diocese of Techiman

Dioecesis Techimanensis
Location
CountryGhana
MetropolitanKumasi
Statistics
Area22,400 km2 (8,600 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2007)
695,826
79,645 (11.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of St. Paul
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopDominic Nyarko Yeboah

History

  • December 28, 2007: Established as the Diocese of Techiman from the Diocese of Sunyani and Diocese of Konongo–Mampong

Leadership

  • Bishops of Techiman (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Dominic Nyarko Yeboah (December 28, 2007 – present)

References


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