Roman Catholic Diocese of Wiawso
Diocese of Wiawso Dioecesis Sekondiensis-Takoradiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Metropolitan | Cape Coast |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,696 km2 (3,358 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 597,163 160,514 (26.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Francis Kweku Essien |
The Catholic Diocese of Wiawso (Latin: Viavsen(sis)) is a diocese located in Wiawso in the ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.
History
- December 22, 1999: Established as Diocese of Wiawso from the Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wiawso.
Leadership
- Bishops of Wiawso (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien (since December 22, 1999)
See also
Sources
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy
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