The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso ( la, Goasonen(sis)) is a
diocese
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History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, pro ...
located in the city of
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 ...
in the
Ecclesiastical province
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of
Kumasi
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in
Ghana
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.
History
* October 24, 1997: Established as Diocese of Goaso from the
Diocese of Sunyani
Special churches
The
Cathedral
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is Cathedral of St. Anthony in Goaso.
Leadership
*
Bishop
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In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...
s of Goaso (Roman rite)
** Bishop Peter Kwaku Atuahene (since October 24, 1997)
See also
*
Roman Catholicism in Ghana
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*Rome, the capital city of Italy
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*Roman people, the people of ancient Rome
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Sources
GCatholic.org
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 ...
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
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