Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Ghana |
| Metropolitan: | Accra |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 18,600 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
2,100,000 (2004) 201,335 (9.6%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Joseph Kwaku Afrifah-Agyekum |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua {Latin: Koforiduan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Koforidua in the Ecclesiastical province of Accra in Ghana.
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[edit] History
- July 6, 1992: Established as Diocese of Koforidua from the Diocese of Accra
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St. George’s Cathedral in Koforidua.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Koforidua (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Kwaku Afrifah-Agyekum (since April 12, 2006)
- Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle (July 6, 1992– March 30, 2005)
