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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Obuasi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Obuasi (Latin: Obuasien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Obuasi in the ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.

History

  • March 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Obuasi from the Diocese of Kumasi

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Thomas in Obuasi.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Obuasi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Thomas Kwaku Mensah (March 3, 1995 - March 26, 2008), appointed Archbishop of Kumasi
    • Bishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye (March 26, 2008 - May 15, 2012), appointed Archbishop of Kumasi
    • Bishop John Yaw Afoakwa, (22 November 2014 - )

See also

Sources

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