Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso
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Diocese of Goaso Dioecesis Goasonensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Ecclesiastical province | Kumasi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,654 km2 (2,569 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 557,016 55,857 (10.0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Peter Kwaku Atuahene |
The Diocese of Goaso (Latin: 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
- Bishop Peter Kwaku Atuahene (since October 24, 1997)
See also
Sources
6°48′05″N 2°30′56″W / 6.8014°N 2.5156°W
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