Roman Catholic Diocese of Wiawso

The Catholic Diocese of Wiawso (Latin: Viavsen(sis)) is a diocese located in Wiawso in the Ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.

Diocese of Wiawso

Dioecesis Sekondiensis-Takoradiensis
Location
CountryGhana
MetropolitanCape Coast
Statistics
Area8,696 km2 (3,358 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
597,163
160,514 (26.9%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJoseph Francis Kweku Essien

History

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

6.2170°N 2.4821°W / 6.2170; -2.4821


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