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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Konongo–Mampong
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Konongo–Mampong ( la, Konongen(sis)–Mampongan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Konongo–Mampong in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana. History The diocese of Konongo‑Mampong was created on 3 March 1995 by Pope John Paul II. It was carved out of two other dioceses, namely the diocese of Kumasi and the diocese of Sunyani. About 90% of the territory of the new diocese of Konongo- Mampong belonged to the diocese of Kumasi, which was created in 1950, having existed as a Vicariate for 18 years. The rest of the territory of the diocese belonged to the Sunyani diocese. Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu is the first Bishop of Konongo-Mampong. He was ordained bishop and installed on 28 May and 11 June 1995 respectively. Mampong is traditionally and historically second in importance to the Asante capital, Kumasi. Konongo is the oldest church in the diocese, its origins going back to 1917. It seems that it was for these reasons that Rome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Kumasi
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi ( la, Kumasien(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana. History * 1932.02.02: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kumasi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Gold Coast * 1950.04.18: Promoted as Diocese of Kumasi * 2002.01.17: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kumasi Special churches The seat of the archbishop and minor basilica is St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in Kumasi. Bishops * Vicar Apostolic of Kumasi (Roman rite) ** Bishop Hubert Joseph Paulissen, S.M.A. (1932.11.29 – 1950.04.18); ''see below'' * Bishops of Kumasi (Roman rite) ** Bishop Hubert Joseph Paulissen, S.M.A. (1950.04.18 – 1952); ''see above'' ** Bishop André van den Bronk, S.M.A. (1952.05.15 – 1962.02.13), appointed Prefect of Parakou, Benin ** Bishop Joseph Amihere Essuah (1962.02.24 – 1969.11.20), appointed Bishop of Sekondi-Takoradi ** Bishop Peter Kwasi Sarpong (1969.11.20 – 2002.01.17); ''see below'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |