Diocese of Wiawso
Diocese of Wiawso Dioecesis Sekondiensis-Takoradiensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Metropolitan | Cape Coast |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,696 km2 (3,358 sq mi) |
Population
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Samuel Nkuah-Boateng |
| Bishops emeritus | Joseph Francis Kweku Essien |
The Catholic Diocese of Wiawso (Latin: Viavsen(sis)) is a diocese located in Wiawso in the ecclesiastical province of Cape Coast in Ghana.
History
- December 22, 1999: Established as Diocese of Wiawso from the Diocese of Sekondi–Takoradi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wiawso.
Leadership
- Bishops of Wiawso (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien (22 December 1999 - 26 January 2023)
- Bishop Samuel Nkuah-Boateng (since 26 January 2023)