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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Keta–Akatsi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Keta–Akatsi () is a suffragan Latin diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Accra in Ghana, yet still depends on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. The bishops' seat is Christ the King Cathedral, in Akatsi. The diocese also contains a co-cathedral: St. Michael's Cathedral, in the city of Keta. History It was established on 15 March 1923 as Apostolic Vicariate of Lower Volta (Volta Inférieur/Inferiore), on territories split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Gold Coast (Ghana) and Apostolic Vicariate of Togo (in Togo) . It was then promoted on 18 April 1950 as Diocese of Keta. It lost territory on 1956.04.23 to establish Diocese of Navrongo. On 20 June 1975 it was renamed as Diocese of Keta–Ho. It was again renamed on 19 December 1994 as Diocese of Keta–Akatsi, having lost territories to establish Diocese of Ho and Diocese of Jasikan. Statistics As per 2014, it pastorally served 134,600 Catholics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Accra
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra covers the Greater Accra Region and parts of the Volta Region. There are 62 parishes and rectories. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra () is the Metropolitan bishop, Metropolitan Episcopal See, See for the ecclesiastical province of Accra in Ghana which includes the suffragan dioceses of Ho, Koforidua, Jasikan and Keta-Akatsi. The Latin title of the archdiocese is Archidioecesis Accraënsis, and the corporate title is Archdiocese of Accra. The cathedral parish for the archdiocese is the Holy Spirit Cathedral. Dominic Kodwo Andoh was the first Ghanaian native to become Archbishop of Accra. He was installed in October 1971 and became the 3rd Ordinary for Accra since its establishment as a diocese. Special churches The Holy Spirit Cathedral Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sacred Heart Church which was started under a large empty cocoa shed at Derby Avenue in Accra, was the first Catholic church to be built. It was dedicated on February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |