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Roman Catholic Dioceses In Ghana
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in Ghana (West Africa) is composed solely of a Latin hierarchy, joint in the national Episcopal Conference of Ghana, comprising a single pre-diocesan (exempt) apostolic vicariate and four ecclesiastical provinces, each headed by a Metropolitan Archdiocese, with a total of 15 suffragan dioceses. There are no Eastern Catholic jurisdictions or quasi-diocesan ordinariates. There are no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees. There is an Apostolic Nunciature to Ghana (in national capital Accra) as papal diplomatic representation (embassy-level). Current Latin dioceses Immediately Subject to the Holy See * pre-diocesan Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom Latin provinces Ecclesiastical Province of Accra * Metropolitan Archdiocese of Accra **Roman Catholic Diocese of Ho **Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan **Roman Catholic Diocese of Keta-Akatsi **Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua Ecclesiastical P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Episcopal Conference
An episcopal conference, sometimes called a conference of bishops, is an official assembly of the bishops of the Catholic Church in a given territory. Episcopal conferences have long existed as informal entities. The first assembly of bishops to meet regularly, with its own legal structure and ecclesial leadership function, is the Swiss Bishops' Conference, which was founded in 1863. More than forty episcopal conferences existed before the Second Vatican Council. Their status was confirmed by the Second Vatican Council and further defined by Pope Paul VI's 1966 ''motu proprio'', ''Ecclesiae sanctae''. Episcopal conferences are generally defined by geographic borders, often national ones, with all the bishops in a given country belonging to the same conference, although they may also include neighboring countries. Certain authority and tasks are assigned to episcopal conferences, particularly with regard to setting the liturgical norms for the Mass. Episcopal conferences receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Goaso
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso ( la, Goasonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Goaso in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana. 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 *Roman Catholicism in Ghana Sources GCatholic.org Goaso Goaso Goaso is a town and the capital of the newly created Ahafo Region of Ghana. Goaso doubles as the capital of Asunafo North Municipal District. It is located between three major towns; Mim, Kukuom and Hwidiem. Other surrounding towns include Ayum ... Christian organizations established in 1997 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Kumasi {{Ghana-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Dioceses In Ghana
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in Ghana (West Africa) is composed solely of a Latin hierarchy, joint in the national Episcopal Conference of Ghana, comprising a single pre-diocesan (exempt) apostolic vicariate and four ecclesiastical provinces, each headed by a Metropolitan Archdiocese, with a total of 15 suffragan dioceses. There are no Eastern Catholic jurisdictions or quasi-diocesan ordinariates. There are no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees. There is an Apostolic Nunciature to Ghana (in national capital Accra) as papal diplomatic representation (embassy-level). Current Latin dioceses Immediately Subject to the Holy See * pre-diocesan Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom Latin provinces Ecclesiastical Province of Accra * Metropolitan Archdiocese of Accra **Roman Catholic Diocese of Ho **Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan **Roman Catholic Diocese of Keta-Akatsi **Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua Ecclesiastical P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Catholic Dioceses (structured View)
As of October 5, 2021, the Catholic Church in its entirety comprises 3,171 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, including over 652 archdioceses and 2,248 dioceses, as well as apostolic vicariates, apostolic exarchates, apostolic administrations, apostolic prefectures, military ordinariates, personal ordinariates, personal prelatures, territorial prelatures, territorial abbacies and missions ''sui juris'' around the world. In addition to these jurisdictions, there are 2,100 titular sees (bishoprics, archbishoprics and metropolitanates). This is a structural list to show the relationships of each diocese to one another, grouped by ecclesiastical province, within each episcopal conference, within each continent or other geographical area. The list needs regular updating and is incomplete, but as articles are written, more will be added, and various aspects need to be regularly updated. Map Types of Catholic dioceses This refers to Catholic dioceses in the world, of all (Latin o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Church In Ghana
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Yendi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yendi ( la, Yenden(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Yendi in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana. History * March 16, 1999: Established as Diocese of Yendi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tamale Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Yendi. Leadership * Bishops of Yendi (Roman rite) ** Bishop Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, S.V.D. (1999- 2022) ** Bishop Matthew Yitiereh (2022-present) See also *Roman Catholicism in Ghana Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ... Sources GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Ghana Dioceses in Ghana Christian organizations established in 1999 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century 1999 establishments in Ghana R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Wa
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wa ( la, Vaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Wa in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana. History * November 3, 1959: Established as the Diocese of Wa from the Diocese of Tamale Special churches The Cathedral is St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Wa. St Cecilia's Parish At Wa Sombo Our Lady Fatima At Wapaani St Benedict At Konta/School For The Deaf Leadership ; Bishops of Wa * Bishop Peter Poreku Dery (1960.03.16 – 1974.11.18), appointed Bishop of Tamale; future Archbishop and Cardinal * Bishop Gregory Eebolawola Kpiebaya (1974.11.18 – 1994.03.26), appointed Archbishop of Tamale * Bishop Paul Bemile (1994.12.19 - 2016.02.17) * Bishop Richard Baawobr Richard Kuuia Baawobr MAfr (21 June 1959 – 27 November 2022) was a Ghanaian prelate of the Catholic Church who was Bishop of Wa from 2016 until his death in 2022. A member of the Missionaries of Africa (also known as the White Fathers), ... (2016.02.17 - 2022.11.27), m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Navrongo-Bolgatanga
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Damongo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Damongo ( la, Damongoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Damongo in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana. History * February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Damongo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tamale Special churches The Cathedral is St. Anne's Cathedral in Damongo. Leadership * Bishops of Damongo (Roman rite) ** Bishop Philip Naameh (February 3, 1995 - 2011), appointed Archbishop of Tamale ** Bishop Peter Paul Angkyier (since 2011) See also * Roman Catholicism in Ghana Sources GCatholic.orgDiocese of Damongo Damongo Damongo Damongo is a town and the capital of West Gonja Municipal, a municipal in the Savannah Region of northern Ghana. On 12 February 2019, Damongo was declared the capital of the newly created Savannah Region; With the coming into force of the Consti ... Christian organizations established in 1995 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Roman Catholic Ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Tamale
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale ( la, Tamalen(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana. History * 1926.01.11: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Navrongo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso * 1934.02.26: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Navrongo * 1950.04.18: Established as Diocese of Tamale from the Apostolic Vicariate of Navrongo; Navrongo would be revived as a diocese name in 1956 for a new diocese which later became the Roman Catholic Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga * 1977.05.30: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tamale Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Our Lady of Annunciation Cathedral in Tamale. Bishops Ordinaries *Prefect Apostolic of Navrongo **Father Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1926.04.14 - 1934.02.26) *Vicars Apostolic of Navrongo ** Bishop Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1934.02.26 – 1947.04.15) ** Bishop Gérard Bertrand, M. Afr. (1948.06.10 – 1950.04.18) * Bishops of Tamale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Techiman
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Techiman ( la, Techimanen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Techiman in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana. History * December 28, 2007: Established as the Diocese of Techiman from the Diocese of Sunyani and Diocese of Konongo–Mampong Leadership * Bishop A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...s of Techiman (Roman rite) ** Bishop Dominic Nyarko Yeboah (December 28, 2007 – present) References GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Ghana Dioceses in Ghana Christian organizations established in 2007 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 21st century Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Kumasi {{Africa-RC-diocese-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Sunyani
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani ( la, Sunyanien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sunyani in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana. History * March 1, 1973: Established as Diocese of Sunyani from the Diocese of Kumasi Special churches The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Sunyani. Bishops * Bishops of Sunyani (Roman rite) ** Bishop James Kwadwo Owusu (1973.03.01 – 2001.12.28) ** Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi (since 2003.04.14) Other priests of this diocese who became bishops * Peter Kwaku Atuahene, appointed Bishop of Goaso in 1997 * Dominic Nyarko Yeboah, appointed Bishop of Techiman in 2007 See also *Roman Catholicism in Ghana References GCatholic.org Sunyani Sunyani Sunyani Sunyani is a city and the capital town of the Bono Region and the Sunyani Municipal of Ghana. Sunyani had a population of 74,24at the 2010 population and housing census. The city consists mainly of the Bonos by tribe. History Sunyani is surr ... Roman Cathol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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