Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goaso (Latin: Goasonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Goaso in the Ecclesiastical province of Kumasi in Ghana.
Diocese of Goaso Dioecesis Goasonensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Metropolitan | Kumasi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,654 km2 (2,569 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 557,016 55,857 (10.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Peter Kwaku Atuahene |
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 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Kwaku Atuahene (since October 24, 1997)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Ghana
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