Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi (Latin: Sekondien(sis)–Takoradien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.

History

  • November 20, 1969: Established as Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast

Special churches

The Cathedral is Our Lady Star of the Sea Cathedral in Takoradi. The Pro-Cathedral is St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Sekondi.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Sekondi–Takoradi (Latin Rite)
    • Joseph Amihere Essuah (November 20, 1969 – October 7, 1980)
    • Charles Kweku Sam (September 30, 1981 – January 13, 1998)
    • John Martin Darko (June 27, 1998 - December 14, 2011)
    • John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp. S.S.L (September 2014 - Present)

See also

Sources

Coordinates: 4°54′06″N 1°45′20″W / 4.9018°N 1.7556°W / 4.9018; -1.7556

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