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Catholic Bishops of Ghana

Catholic Bishops of Ghana

OF

His Excellency Most Rev. Jean Marie Speich APOSTOLIC TO GHANA Born: Strasbourgh, France 15th June, 1955 Ordained : 9th October 1982 Ordained : 24th October 2013

Most Rev. Matthias Nketsia ARCHBISHOP OF Born: Kakumdo, C/R 14th April 1942 Ordained Priest: 19th July 1970 Ordained : 3rd February,2007 Installed Archbishop of Cape Coast: 31st May, 2010 Present Position: Juridical Matters Email: [email protected]

Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle ARCHBISHOP OF Born: , W/R, 15 June 1950 Ordained Priest: 12 December 1976 Ordained Bishop of : 6 January 1993 Enthroned Archbishop of Accra: 28 May 2005 Present position: & Youth E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Philip Naameh ARCHBISHOP OF TAMALE Born: -Ko, UW/R 8th September, 1948 Ordained Priest: 16th December, 1977 Ordained Bishop: 28th May, 1995 Enthroned Bishop of : 4th June, 1995 Appointed Archbishop of Tamale: 12th February., 2009 Present position: Inter-religious Dialogue E-mail:[email protected];[email protected]

Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye ARCHBISHOP OF Date of Birth: 27th May, 1960

1 Place of Birth: Emmena, Ashanti Priestly Ordination: 16th July, 1988 OrdainedBishop:30thOctober,2003 of Kumasi: 30thOctober, 2003–4thMarch, 2008 Appointed bishop of : 26th March, 2008 Installed Bishop of Obuasi: 4th May, 2008 Appointed Archbishop of Kumasi :15th May, 2012 Installed Archbishop of Kumasi : 14th July, 2012 Received his Pallium : 1st December, 201 [email protected]

Most Rev. Francis A. K. Lodonu BISHOP OF HO Born: , V/R 19th November,1937 Ordained Priest: 18th May, 1964 Ordained Auxiliary Bishop: 29th June, 1973 Enthroned Bishop: 15th August, 1976 E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi BISHOP OF Born: Wamanafo, B/A 11 August 1957 Ordained priest: 27 July 1985 Ordained Bishop: 28 June 2003 Present Position: Education, Religious Educ. Catechetics E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta BISHOP OF - Born: Wiaga, UE/R, 20th January 1959 Ordained Priest: 6 August 1988 Ordained Bishop: 29 June 2011 E-mail: [email protected];

Most Rev. Paul Bemile BISHOP OF WA Born: Hamile, UW/R, 20 December 1939 Ordained Priest: 3 August 1968 Ordained Bishop: 25 March 1995 Present position: Governance, Justice and Peace E-Mail:[email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]

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Most Rev. Anthony Adanuty BISHOP OF - Born: Kpandu, V/R, 11th May, 1940 Ordained Priest: 31st July, 1966 Ordained Bishop: 28th May, 1995 Enthroned: 10th June, 1995 Present position: Vice President Catholic Bishop Conference E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante BISHOPOJASIKAN Born: , V/R, 27 July 1947 Ordained Priest: 2 July 1977 Ordained Bishop: 28 May 1995 Present position: Migrants and Refugees E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Peter Paul Yelezuome ANGKYIER BISHOP OF DAMONGO Born: Nandom, Monyupelle, UW/R. 26th November 1961 Ordained Priest: 15th August 1992 Ordained Bishop: 25th March 2011 Tel: 0372-094777, Mob. 024 3426723 E-mail:[email protected], [email protected]

OBUASI DIOCESE BISHOP– VACANT

Most Rev. Osei-Bonsu BISHOP OF KONONGO- Born: Jamasi, A/R, 8 February 1948 Ordained Priest: 3 August 1975 Ordained Bishop: 28 May 1995 Present position: President Catholic Bishop Conference E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Peter K. Atuahene BISHOP OF Born: 25 September 1956

3 Ordained Priest: 12 July 1986 Ordained Bishop: 6 January 1998 Present Position: Vocations/Seminaries, Chaplancies E-mail: [email protected]

BISHOP OF SEKONDI-TAKORADI—VACANT

Most Rev. Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, SVD BISHOP OF Born: La, Accra, 1 January 1945 Ordained Priest: 13 August 1977 Ordained Bishop: 10 July 1999 Present Position: Raptim E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Joseph Francis Kweku Essien BISHOP OF Born: , W/R 28 November 1945 Ordained Priest: 10 July 1977 Ordained Bishop; 25 March 2000 Present Position: Liturgy, Sacred Music E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Most Rev. Joseph Afrifa-Agyekum BISHOP OF KOFORIDUA Born: -Swedru, 22 December 1954 Ordained Priest: 17 July, 1983 Ordained Bishop:1 July, 2006 Present Position: Health & Ethics Commission; Catholic Drug Centre: Email: [email protected]

Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD BISHOP OF VICARIATE Born: 24th March 1956 Ordained Priest:14 July, 1985 Ordained Bishop: 17 April, 2010 Present Position: & Religious Email: [email protected] Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah-Nyarko BISHOP OF Born : , BA/R, 19 December 1953

4 Ordained Priest: 21 July 1990 Ordained Bishop : 29 March 2008 Present Position– Pontifical Missions Society Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]

Most Rev. Peter K. Sarpong ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS OF KUMASI Born: Maase-, A/R, 26 February 1933 Ordained Priest: 11 December 1959 Ordained Bishop: 8 March 1970 Enthroned Archbishop: 14 July 2002

Most Rev. Gregory E. Kpiebaya ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS OF TAMALE Born: Kaleo, UW/R, 8 September 1933 Ordained Priest: 8 September 1962 Ordained Bishop: 15 March 1975 Enthroned Archbishop: 6 November 1994

Most Rev. Thomas K. Mensah ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS OF KUMASI Born: Asamang, A/R 2nd February, 1935 Ordained Priest: 3rd June, 1973 Ordained Bishop: 28th May, 1995 Enthroned Bishop of Obuasi: 3rd June, 1995 Appointed Archbishop of Kumasi: 26th March, 2008 Enthroned Archbishop: 3rd May, 2008

APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE, GHANA Apostolic Nuncio: Most Rev. Jean Marie Speich 8 Drake Avenue, P.O. Box KA 9675, Airport-Accra Tel. 233-0302-777759, Fax 233-0302-774019 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Very Rev. Fr. Cosma Ambrosim Sisters Religious of the Mary (RVM): Srs. Maria Vi- dalina Cabeltes Maria Banunaek, Mely Roma

GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE President: Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu Vice President: Most Rev. Anthony K. Adanuty

5 Secretary General : Very Rev. Fr. Nicholas Afriyie Asst. Secretary General : Rev. Fr. Emmanuel -Quaye Email: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT: MOST REV. JOSEPH OSEI-BONSU VICE PRESIDENT: MOST REV. ANTHONY K. ADANUTY TAMALE PROVINCE: MOST REV. VINCENT SOWAH BOI- NAI, SVD KUMASI PROVINCE: ACCRA PROVINCE: MOST REV. GABRIEL A. A. MANTE CAPE COAST PROVINCE: MOST REV. MATTHIAS K. NKETSIAH NATIONAL CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT (NCS) Centenary House, near Tetteh Quarshie Intercharge. P.O. Box KA 9712, Airport-Accra. Tel. 0302-500491/2, Fax 0302-500493 Telex 2471 NCS-GH; Cable Catholisec E-mai: [email protected]

SIGNIS– ROME: Padre Suate, Tel. 00393318558505, Email; [email protected] ; Email: [email protected] Administrative Officer: Sir Emmanuel Tetteh, KSG Cashiers: Rev. Sr. Marian Cobbinah, HDR, Chief Accountant: Accountant: Mrs. Ernestina Avornyo

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

1.DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL MINISTRY AND EVANGELIZATION Episcopal Chairman: Most Rev. Matthias Nketsiah Executive Secretary: V. Rev. Fr. Marciano Kogh Ziem

Episcopal Committee: Most Rev. Matthias Nketsiah: Episcopal Chairman Most Rev. Gabriel E. Kumordji, SVD: Member Most Rev. Peter K. Atuahene : Member Most Rev. Joseph F. K. Essien: Member Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle: Member

6 Most Rev. Philip Naameh: Member Most Rev. Gabriel J. Y. Anokye: Member a. Clergy and Religious: Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Gabriel E. Kumordji, SVD Secretary: V. Rev. Fr. Ziem Marciano Kogh b. Vocations, Seminaries, Chaplaincies Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Peter K. Atuahene c. Liturgy, Sacred Music Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Joseph F. K. Essien d. Laity and Youth Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle e. Inter-Religious Dialogue Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Philip Naameh f. Juridical Matters Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Matthias Nketsiah g. Biblical Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Gabriel J. Y. Anokye

2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Episcopal Chairman: Most Rev. Gabriel A. A. Mante Executive Secretary: Mr. Zan Akologo

Episcopal Committee Most Rev. Gabriel A. A. Mante : Episcopal Chairman Most Rev. Matthew K. Gyamfi: Member Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum: Member Most Rev. Paul Bemile: Member Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah Nyarko: Member a. Social Development and Caritas Bishop Responsible: TVET Coordinator: Mr. Stephen Godomey b. Migrants and Refugees Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Gabriel A.A. Mante Logistics & Relief Coordinator: Mr. John Lloyd Sackey c. Education, Religious Education, Catechetics Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi Gen. Manager: V. Rev. Fr. John Addae-Boateng d. Health & Ethics Commission Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum

7 Director: Mr. George Adjei e. Governance, Justice and Peace Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Paul Bemile Director: V. Rev. Fr. Patrick Murphy f. Pontifical Mission Societies Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah Nyarko National Director: V. Rev. Fr. John Addae-Boateng

3. DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC INVESTMENT Episcopal Chairman: Executive Secretary : V. Rev. Fr. Lazarus Anondee

Episcopal Committee Most Rev. Most Rev. Vincent S. Boi-Nai, SVD Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum a. National Catholic Service Centre Coordinator: V. Rev. Fr. Lazarus Anondee b. RAPTIM Travel and Tours Centre Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Vincent S. Boi-Nai, SVD Coordinator: c. Catholic Drug Centre Bishop Responsible: Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum Medical Store Officers: W.0.1 Andrew Davor (Rtd), Srs. Georgina Yeboah and Fiiriter

4. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS Episcopal Chairman: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Executive Secretary: Mr. Dan Dzide EPISCOPAL COMMITTEE Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Episcopal chairman Most Rev. Philip Naameh Member Most Rev. Gabriel A. A. Mante Member

NATIONAL COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS All Secretariats located at: Centenary House, Tetteh Quarshie Intercharge, P. O. Box KA 9712, Airport-Accra National Catechetical Commission

8 Chairman: Most Rev. Matthew K. Gyamfi Secretary: Rev. Fr. Aidan Dasaah National Social Communications Commission Chairman: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Exec. Secretary: Mr. Dan Dzide Medical Ethical Commission Chairman: Nat. Commission For Liturgy ,Sacred Music Chairman: Catholic Standard Newspapers and Magazines Ltd. P. O. Box KA 9712, Airport-Accra. Tel. (0302) 513537, 500491/2 Fax (0302) 500493. E-mail: [email protected] Chairman: Chairman of Board of Directors: Mr. J.B. Yirerong Managing Editor: Mr. Fritz Andoh National Catholic Youth Council (GHANCYC) Secretariat: Box 166, KNUST, Kumasi (mob) 024 4810 792 President: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Chairman: Mr. George Fugluu Nego General Secretary: Mr. Dampah Edward Dampah-Yin Email: [email protected] National Council President: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Chairman: Mr. Dave Anane Druyeh Executive Secretary: Sir S. Kofi Asubonteng, KSG National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), c/o National Catholic Secretariat, Box KA 9712, Accra National President: Mrs. Margaret Gaisie Essilfie ; Mob. 0208182177; Email: [email protected] National Secretary: Mrs. Mary Isabella Harlley Mob. 0244374708; 0202010616; Email: [email protected] National Justice and Peace Commission Chairman: Most Rev. Paul Bemile President: Mr. Joseph Assumang Gyesaw Vice-President: Mr. Daniel Akanyani Abambilla Exec. Secretary: Sir Samuel K. Asubonteng, KSG c/o National Catholic Secretariat, Box KA 9712, Airport— Accra. Tel.0302-500491, Fax: 0302-500493 National Liturgical Commission

9 Chairman: Most Rev. Joseph F. K. Essien National Migrants Commission Chairman: Most Rev. Gabriel A. A. Mante (USCC) P. O. Box 6333, Accra-North, Tel. 0302-776188 Quality Insurance Company Ltd. (QIC) P. O. Box AD 14, Adabraka, Accra; Tel. 021-228833/234016/7; Fax 0302-220165; E-mail: [email protected] Board Chairman: Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD Managing Director: Catholic Digest TV Programme Ghana Catholic Bishop’s Conference, Box KIA 9712, Accra– Ghana. W/ Africa; Tel. 0233-0302-247196, 020-8150821; Pro- ducer/ Manager—Br. Stephen Domelevo, SVD Email: [email protected]

S.E.C.A.M. SYMPOSIUM OF EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES OF AFRICA AND MADAGASCAR SECAM Secretariat : 4 Senchi Street , P.O. Box KA 9156 , Airport Residential Area, Accra—GHANA Tel: (+233) 21778867/8 ; Fax: (+233) 21772548 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL President: Most Rev. Gabriel Marie Archbishop of Lubango, Angola, 1st Vice President: Most Rev. Louis Portella-Marie, Bishop of Kinkala, Congo 2nd Vice-President: Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, Arch- bishop of Kumasi, Ghana Treasurer: Most Rev. Charles Gabriel PALMER-BUCKLE Archbishop of Accra, P.O. Box 2937, Accra- Ghana, Tel.: (+233) 21222728 , Fax: (+233) 21231619; E-mail: [email protected] B) SECAM Secretariat Staff Secretary General: Rev. Fr. Joseph Komakoma of Zambia First Deputy Secretary Gen.: Rev. Fr. Samuel de - Paquete of Angola

10 Second Dep. Secretary Gen. l: Rev. Martinho MAULANO- ([email protected]) Director of BICAM: Rev. Fr. Yves Lucien Evaga Ndjana of Cameroon Director of Communications: Benedict ASSOROW of Ghana ([email protected]) Accountant. Mr. George QUARSHIE Ag. Administrative Secretary- Mrs. Mireille Abaldoo Good Governance Programme Officer- Mr. Firmin ADJAHOSSOU Good Governance Programme Officer – Mr. Simson MWALE

GENERAL/PROVINCIAL/REGIONAL RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS Conference of Major Superiors of Women President: Vice-President: Exec. Secretary: Vice Secretary: Treasurer:

MEMBERS CARMELITE SISTERS, Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel. 03720-23533 CONGREGATION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE Sr. Agnes Clare Kramer, Box 450. Sunyani, B/A DAUGHHTERS OF MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY Sr. Basilia Osuje, Regional , Box KS 99, Kumasi DAUGHTERS OF THE MOST BLESSED TRINITY:( FST) Sr. Alice Matilda Nsiah, Sup. General, Box KS 99, Kumasi DOMINICAN SISTERS: Sr. Miguela Keller, St. Dominic’s Hosp., Box 56, EIKWE SISTERS: Box 6, Eikwe, W.R. FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY (FMM) St. Provincialate, Abelenkpe

11 P.O. Box 30252, Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Tel. 0302 786024; Email Address: - bam- [email protected],Secretary: [email protected] Sisters: Benedicta Amiziah (Provincial sup) Bridget Kyere (Sup), Celestine Kujur, Mary Assunta Kambassuma (Student) Joanna Koghir, Eileen McGrath, Rebecca Songsore, HANDMAIDS OF THE DIVINE REDEEMER (HDR) Sr. Mary Matilda A. Sorkpor (Superior General) Box KA 9819, Airport-Accra, Tel 0302-773252; HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS, (HHCJ) Sr. Germaine Ocansey, Provincial Superior, Box AH 92 Achimota, Accra, Tel. 0302-506968, HOLY FAMILY (CHF) Sr. Elsa Veliyath - Superior (0246024804) Box AS 261, Ashiaman– Accra. HOSPITALLERS SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART Sr. Maria San Martin, Country Rep. For Congregation, Box 38, , C/R, Tel: 03321-33705 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SISTERS (IHM) Sr. Mary George Boakye-Danquah, Box SN 692, Kumasi, 0243 -870954, E-mail: [email protected] MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS (MMS) Sr. Ursula Preusser, Box 1095 Sunyani, B/A, Tel: 03520- 28326; E-mail: [email protected] MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY: Sr. Mary Riza Thechen Va- zhakkala, Superior in Kumasi, Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel.051- 26094 MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE HOLY Sr. Anne Courtney, Box 4267, Kumasi MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEP- TION: Sr. Sagrario Gorriz, c/o Box 236, Takoradi MISSIONARY SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA Sr. Gisela Harth, Provincial Superior, BP 265 Bobo-Dioulasso, : E-mail: [email protected] MISSIONARY SISTERS SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Sr. Dinah Ofosu SSpS, (Provincial Leader) P.O.Box CT 4702, Cantonments-Accra, Tel: 0302-522518 /

12 0201276643, [email protected] RELIGIOUS OF THE VIRGIN MARY (RVM) Sr. Maria Evangelia Negrosa, District Superior Box AS 254, Kumasi, Tel.0322-70478/ 0244779569, email: [email protected] SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME: Sr. Mary Kerber, District of Africa Leader PMB AH, Post Office, Accra Tel: 024-4856809, 0302-411725 SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. ANNE Sr. Juana Garrido. P. O. Box 40, , N. R. Tel: 0242081401, email "[email protected]". SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Sr. Mary Anne Hoope, BVM Representative, Centre for Spiritu- al Renewal, Box 870 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-29707 SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS: Sr. Margaret Mary Nimo, CSC, Box KS 437 Tel. 0244753325; email: afriyie [email protected] SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION (St. Gildas) Sr. Joan Mahoney, Representative in Ghana, Box TL 832, Tamale, Tel. 0372022920 SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF APOSTLES Sr. Felicia Harry, Provincial Superior Brafoyaw, Box AD 15, Cape Coast, Tel. 03220-33668 SISTERS OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH Sr. Cecilia Clare Kudexa, Superior General Box 394, Ho, V/R, Tel. 03620-28908 & 28864 SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE ( SMI) Box 504, Wa, UWR, Tel/Fax 03920-20844, 024-4945062 Sr. Juliette Kpimebome, Superior General SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CLUNY: Sr. Maria Murphy, Box KS 99, Kumasi. SOCIETY OF THE INFANT JESUS (SIJ) Sr. Faustina Hasford, Superior General, Box 378, Cape Coast, Tel. 03321-30293/34122 SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS:(SHCJ)

13 Sr. Alberta Bonle, Provincial Team Representative, Box 203, Cape Coast, Tel 03321-33206, E-mail: [email protected] SISTERS OF ST. LOUIS: (SSL) Sr Josephine Appiagyei , Regional Superior, Box AT 1441 Achimota Market, Accra, Tel. 0302-403074 : Email: sis- [email protected] SISTERS OF LORETTO: Sr. Pauline Albin—contact person for Loretto Sisters Box 1365, Sunyani, B/A; Tel: 03520-23391/23755 SOCIETY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH: (JMJ) Sr. Regina Guvvala, Regional Superior, P. O. Box. 43, . B/A. SALESIAN SISTERS OF DON BOSCO-DAUGHTERS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ( FMA) Sr. Cediel Ruth (Superior) Box 776, , Tel. 0302961922; Mob. 0272709226

CONFERENCE OF MAJOR SUPERIORS OF INSTITUTES OF (MEN) (Religious Institutes and Societies of Apostolic Life)-GHANA President: Fr. Thomas D’ Mello, SVD Vice- President: Fr Riccardo CASTELLINO,SDB Financial Secretary- Treasurer: Fr. John Tasiame, MCCJ Exec. Secretary: Fr. Callistus Emenyonu, CMF Secretariate CMS– Men: St. Mary Koluedor, P. O. Box 90, Ada-Foah- Gt. Accra

MEMBERS

BROTHERS OF THE (FIC) Br. Augustine Kubdaar, FIC- Box 229, Wa, UW/R., Tel/Fax: 03920-22575; 024-4545283;020-8725086: e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] OF MARY IMMACULATE (CMI) The Co-ordinator, Fathers CMI, Box KS 8060, Kumasi (A/R) Tel.024-9290624 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (CFC) Br. Andrew Turay (Major Superior)-Email. [email protected] Tel: 0372024459; cell no: 0240291609

14 CLARETIAN MISSIONARIES (CMF) ( A/R) Fr. Callistus Ememyonu, CMF; P. O. Box 89, Akropong, Kumasi, Ashanti; Tel:03220-52698; 024-4639064 email: [email protected] ; [email protected] COMBONI MISSIONARIES (MCCJ) Fr. John Kofi Tasiame, MCCJ; Box KN 556, Kaneshie-Accra; Tel: 0242655225, e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS (CSC) District of – Administration Br. Daniel Jojoe Dardoe,CSC; Box AD 183 Cape-Coast, C/R; Tel: 03321-91482/020-8344631/028-9101624. e-mail: [email protected]. ; [email protected] CONGREGATION OF ST. JOSEPH (Josephites) (CSJ) Fr. Mario Parati, CSJ; Murialdo House, Box 199, Ashanti; Tel. 027-5398834 or 027-7360705; e–mail: [email protected] CONGREGATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Spiritans): (CSSp) Ghana Province V. Rev. Peter K. Laast, C.S.Sp, (Provincial Superior) Provincial House, Box AF 323, - Accra, Tel: 0302-910076; Email: [email protected] CONGREGATION OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER (Redemptorists) (CSSR) Fr. Chrisostomo Ramirez, CSSR Christ The King , c/o Box 350, Ho, V/R; Tel: 03620-28170 FOYER DE CHARITE, (F.D.C.), Christ the King of Peace Msgr. Gregory Daniels-Akata; Alavanyo-Abehenease Box . 213;Hohoe, V/R. Tel. 03620-91256/020-8129775/020- 8162862/3, Fax:03620-222357, e-mail: [email protected] FRANCISCAN OF AFRICA (VOLTA FRIARS) Br. John Deamesi, P. O. Box HP 228, Ho (V/R) HOSPITALLER ORDER OF JOHN OF GOD (OH) Br. Patrick Nshamdze, OH; Box CT 3496, Cantonment-Accra Tel: 0302-506560; Fax: 0302-506561,e-mail: [email protected] (FMS) Br. John Kusi-Mensah, Box SN 400, Kumasi MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY (Contemplative) Yesu-Fie, Pankrono (Kumasi Archdiocese) The Superior /Vocation Direc-

15 tor; Box KS 99, Kumasi– Ashanti—Ghana. Tel: 00233(03220- 71624 or 028-9524317; e-mail: [email protected] ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR (Capuchins) (O.F.M. Cap) Fr. James Irvin, OFMCap; Spiritual Renewal Centre-Kongo Box BG 285, Bolgatanga (UE/R) Tel. 03820-91079 ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR CONVENTUAL () (OFM CONV.) Provincial Custody of St. Fr. Bortolino Maistrello, OFMConv. St. Fri- ary/St. Francis Printing Press, Franciscan Hill, Box TD 605 T’di, Tel. 03120-21678 Res/21679 (Press) ORDER OF PREACHERS (Dominicans) (OP) Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anyadiegwu, OP, Box SE 772, Suame-Kumasi (A/R) Tel. 03220-44912/024-4744957; e-mail: [email protected] ORDER OF ST. BENEDICT (Benedictines, Congregation of Subiaco) (OSB) Fr. Giles Conacher, OSB, Kristo Buase , Box TM 291, Techiman (B/A),Tel 03525-27704 ; 024-2205592; e-mail: [email protected] ORDER OF ST. BENEDICT (Benedictines Congregation of St. Mary of Monte Oliveto) (OSB) Benedeictine Monastery of Monte Oliveto Fr. Francis Mary Kumi, OSB; Box ST 324, Tel. 0277-555388; Fax 277900052; Kumasi (A/R) PATRICIAN BROTHERS Br. George Mangara; c/o St. Paul’s Parish, P. O. Box 14, (B/A. R.), Tel. 024-9991714 PRESENTATION BROTHERS (FPM) Br. Agoah, , FPM, Provincial House, Sagnarigu, Box TL 2044 Tamale (N/R), Tel. 03720-26522; e-mail: [email protected] SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO (SDB) West African Vice-Province (AFW) Fr. George Crisafulli, SDB. Box 776 Ashaiman; Tel. 0303- 251083, Fax: 0303-251084, e-mail: [email protected] SERVANTS OF CHARITY (Guanellians) - African Delega- tion (S.dC) Fr. Giancarlo Frigerio, SdC, Box 37, Abor, V/R.

16 Tel. 0962-31454; 024-3241422; e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD (Divine Word Missionaries) (SVD) Fr. Thomas D’Mello, SVD, Box GP 3285, Accra Tel: 0302-238415/227714/024-3821341, Fax: 0302-230305E- mail: [email protected] SOCIETY OF JESUS (Jesuits) (SJ) Fr. Donald Hinfey, SJ ; Jesuit Community, Brafoyaw Box 1054, Cape Coast (C/R); Tel: 03321-91481 SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS (S.M.A) Fr. Joop Valentin, SMA, Box AO 73, Kumasi (A/R) Tel: 03220-43636; 024-5341472 E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected] SOCIETY OF MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (M. Afr.) Province of Ghana- Fr. Dominic Apee, M.Afr., Box TL 458, Tamale (N/R) Tel: 03720-22259; Fax 03720-22606, E-mail: [email protected].

17 NATIONAL ORGANISATONS National Catholic Women Association Box SP 53, , Ghana-West Africa C/R, Nat. Directress: Rev. Sr. Germaine Ocansey (HHCJ) Tel. 0246146017, 0302- 421711, 0302-421710, 0208134378 Nat. President: Mrs. Felicia Idun Acquah (0249397792) Nat. Secretary: Mrs. Elizabeth Apprey Pobee(0243135958) Nat. Organiser: Mrs. Cecilia Nyankey )Tel. 0275255290) Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) Nat. Headquarters: BoxNW 193, , Tel: 03421- 22182, E-mail: [email protected] Nat. President: Most Rev. Charles G. Palmer-Buckle Nat. Chairman: Snr. Cr. Emmanuel Kumah Nat. Chaplain: Nat. Org. Sec: Snr. Cr. M.V. Quaye- Foli Tel; 0208306352; Email: [email protected] Catholic Charismatic Renewal Nat. Headquarters: Box 4681, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-37330 Nat. President: Mr. Francis Ahiepor Nat. Director: Mr. Anthony Osei-Assibey Spir. Director: Rev. Fr. Richard Kyeremeh. Pax Romana (IMCS) Nat. Headquarters: Box 166, KNUST, Kumasi. Nat. Co-ordinator: Alex Anthony Boakye-Babo: Mob. 0201211525, email: [email protected] Nat. Chaplain : Rev. Mgsr. Dr. John Opoku-Agyemang Mob. : 0208168665; email:[email protected] National Council of St. Anthony’s Guild. Nat. President: Nana Minta-Affari Bowak Nat. Secretary: Joseph K. Oduro Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Theresa Paul Amoako. Serra Club Accra Trustee for Africa: District Governor: National Union of Ghana Catholic Catechists’ Diocesan Association.(NUGCCDA) Nat. Headquarters: c/o Nat. Cath. Secretariat. Dept. of Religious Education. Box KA 9712, Accra

18 National President: Mr. John Baptist Arthur, Box 1131, Mam- probi—Accra. Tel. 0302-316910 Secretary: Mr. Roland Adongo, Box 5, Bolgatanga Christian Mothers’ Associations. (CMA) Nat. Headquarters: Box KN 5648, Keneshie– Accra, Tel. 0289764656; Location: H/N. 53/2 Nii Anumansa Street, Off Oxford street near Beijing Clinic , Osu– Accra Nat. President: Mrs. Cecilia Quansah 1st Vice President: Rosemary Polkuu 2nd Vice President: Dina Kusi-Yeboah Nat. Secretary: Stella Atsyor-Ekudi Assit. Secretary: Dora Boamah Financial Secretary: Mary Asobajire Dan-Braimah Treasurer: Grace Adjei-Mensah Executive Secretary: Mother Elizabeth Addai-Boateng, Tel. 0208139288 National Spiritual Director: V. Rev. Fr. Alfons Amanor, SVD E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] (YCW) c/o Chaplaincy, U.S.T., Kumasi Nat. Co-ordinator: Mr. Clement Apedo MOVEMENT OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS (MCW) GHANA P.O. BOX KS4299, KUMASI, GHANA Telephone: 0322048986; E-Mail: [email protected] Nat. Off.ST. PETER'S MINOR CATHEDRAL BASILICA, KUMASI National President: DWOMOR SARPONG National Secretary: JOSEPHINE ADORO (MRS) National Coordinator: J.Y. NTI-ABOAGYE National Treasurer: ALEX K. BOHAM National Chaplain: VERY REV. DOGLAS PETERS Office Secretary: STEPHEN MORGAN Young Christian Students (YCS) Box 166, Kumasi, Nat. Co-ordinator: Mr. Samuel Ataribanam Nat. Headquarters: Supreme Council, Box 175, Sekondi. Tel. 03120-46681, Fax 031-46627; E-mail: [email protected] Supreme Knight: Sir Kt. Bro. Edward A. Prah Tel: 03120-21076/46681, Mobile: 024-4330304 E-mail: [email protected]

19 Supreme Secretary: Worthy Bro. Dr. Ben Ocran Tel: 024-4085050 Knights of St. John International Supreme Subordinate President: Major. Gen. Larry Kofi Tan- djie , Box AN 12345 Accra. 0262545582, 024355582. E-mail: [email protected] Supreme Subordinate Secretary: Brig. Gen. Marcel Etsey Videkar, Box AN12345, Accra, Tel. 027-7201230, 0243344645; Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Ladies of Marshall Contact Address: Box 4216, Kumasi, Tel. 0322082674, 0322082663 Nat. President: MRL. Sis. Mary Agegee (Grand Lady) Nat. Secretary: RL. Sis. Christina Buadu (Grand Secretary) Supreme Subordinate Ladies Aux. of St. John Internation- al President.: Sister Dame Josephine Awuah P. O. Box 305, KNUST, Kumasi; e-mail: [email protected]; Mob: 0242-906608 Supreme Subordinate Auxiliary Secretary: Sr. Emma Ethel Asomani P. O. Box CE11021, [email protected] , 0244-230116/020-2015456 , Mother of Senatus President: Mr. Petrus G. Mensah-Poku, Box GP 247, Accra. Exec. Secretary: Mr. Emmanuel W. Doe Our Lady of Perpetual Help National President: Mr. Ransford. L. Ocloo National Secretary: Mr. Thomas Agbo National Chaplain : Msgr. Joseph Agoha National Sacred Heart Enthronement Centre Office: Derby Avenue-,Accra. Box AN 7340, Accra-North Nat. President: Mrs. Cecilia Adwoa Kwofie Nat. Secretary: Ms. Gloria Kankam Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP), Box GP 17138, Accra. Tel. 0246455277 Nat. President: Bro. Frank Vittor Catholic Nurses Guild Nat. Headquarters: Nat. Cath. Secretariat Dept. of Health, Box KA 9317, Accra. President: Mrs. Angela Amponsah

20 National Secretary: Mrs. Veronica Boateng-Antwi, Box AN 302, Keneshie, Tel. 0244581600/0204581600 Catholic Doctors Guild of Ghana President: Dr. John B. Wilson Secretary: Dr. Edmund N. Delle Catholic Lawyers Guild of Ghana President: Mrs. Christina Abavana Secretary: Mr. John Tulasi Ofori Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Gh. (CAMP-G) President : Dr. G. Kwesi Annoh, Mob. 024-2357425 Vice– President: Mr. Michael Nyako. Mob. 0208154560 Secretary: Mr. Albert Salia Catholic Mothers’ Association; c/o Catholic Church, Shama Nat. Secretary: Mary E. Acquah. Greater Accra Cath. Church Choirs’ Assoc. (GACCCA) President: Mr. Ernest Andoh International Catholic Movement of Intell. & Cultural Af- fairs. (ICMICA) President: Mr. Wilbert Tengey St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society; The National Presi- dent Box 9199, Adum-Kumasi National President: Obaapanyin Gloria Kwasie: Tel. 020- 8125105, 0242-073314, 0302762258,0302-402228 National Secretary: Opanyin – Tel. 0244-480013, 0322-091090, Kumasi Office: 0322-92360 Email: [email protected] Council of Catholic Men’s Societies National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) Ghana National Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box KA 9712,Accra, Tel. 0302-500491/2 /0302224231/ Cel: 0208311076/0277437527 E-mail: [email protected] Nat. President: Afua Amoo-Adare Nat. Secretary: Agatha Mensah Box KN 146, Keneshie, Tel. 0244762266 President: Bro. Tobias K. Quist Secretary: Bro. A. S. Lord-Akita Coordinator: Nana Barima Afranie III Catholic Organization for Social and Religious Advance- ment (COSRA) P. O. Box AN 19789, Osu– Accra; Tel. 0302- 780992 21 National President: Mr. Samuel Nkrumah Duah; Mob. 0243829150; 0208116498. National Secretary: Miss Tamr Amina Sulemana. Mob. 0243421400; 0208497349

NUGDPA National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Association President: Rev. Fr. Holy Spirit Cathedral, Box 2937, Accra; Tel. 0302-227071; 024 -4162219 Vice President: Fr. Francis Kusi Ababio St. Louis Training College, Box 3041, Kumasi Tel. 020-8113635; 024-3209746 The Executive Secretary: Rev. Fr. Marciano Ziem Kogh Nat. Cath. Secretariat, Dept. of Clergy and Religious Box KA 9712, Airport- Accra CENTRE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHUD) Director: Fr. Francis Amonoo National Catholic Secretariat, Box 9712, Accra. Tel: 020-8170024 Financial Secretary: : Fr. Severo Kuupuo Diocesan Secretariat, Box 47, Wa. Tel: 024-6824979 Recording Secretary: Fr. Michael Odartey-Lamptey Tel. 027-6850517, 020-8920816 Treasurer: Fr. Cletus Egbi C/O Diocesan Secretariat, Box 47, Wa. Tel: 024-4817581 Public Relations: Fr. Francis Appiah Kubi St. Peter’s Regional Seminary, Pedu– Cape Coast Tel. 020- 8602815 DIALOGUE AND ADVOCACY CENTRE Director: Fr. Patrick Murphy Amos Dioceses not in NUGDPA Executive Board Representatives: Navrongo-Bolgatanga: Fr. Christopher Adombillah Sacred Heart Cathedral, Box 5, Bolga Obuasi: Fr. Maxwell Appiagyei Obuasi Diocesan Priests’ Association Damongo: Fr. Sylvester Kuubeteersuur Box DM 78. Email: [email protected]

22 Cape Coast: Fr. Sylvester Essilfie (024-4207277) St. Stephen’s Parish, Box 12, Dunkwa-On-Offin Kumasi: Fr. Francis Kusi-Ababio St. Louis Training College, Box 3041, Kumasi Tel, 020-8113635, 024-3209746 Goaso: Fr. Joseph Donkor, Box 28, Goaso, B/A Tel. 03220-91814; 024-3318721, E-mail: [email protected] : Fr. Sylvester Kosikmah, c/o Diocesan Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan. Konongo-Mampong: Fr. Theresa-Paul, Non Catholic Instit tions, Box 54, Tel: 020-8329674 Koforidua: Fr. Paul Lawer, Box 13, . Tel:03431-22260 Keta-Akatsi: Fr. James Mikado, Bishop’s Secretariat, Box, AKT 90 Sunyani: Fr. Paul Osei-Fosu, Catholic Secretariat, Box 450; Email: [email protected] Sekondi-Takoradi: Fr. James K. Ndah Annor-Adjeye Sec. School, Box 34, Ejisu-Bonyere. Tamale: Fr. Mathew Yitiereh, St. Theresa’s, Box TL 2010. Wiawso: Fr. Michael Asante, Bishop’s House, PMB 77, Sefwi-Wiawso. Email: [email protected] Yendi: Fr. John E. Essel, c/o Diocesan Secretariat Box YD 129.

AFRICAN RELIGIOUS UNION, GHANA (ARUG) C/o St. Joseph Freinademetz House of Philosophy Box TL 96,Tamale, N/R, Ghana, Africa. National President: Rev. Fr. Kuupol , SVD Email: [email protected], Tel. +233546949338 Vice-President: Rev. Sr. Agatha Kudo, HDR Secretary : Rev. Br. Stephen Bangnabayi, FIC Vice Secretary: Rev. Sr. Helen , DMMM Treasurer : Rev. Sr. Matilda Quist, SSpS Financial Secretary: Rev. Sr. Stephany Ayomah, SMI P.R.O: Rev. Fr. Jacobson Dey, SVD

23 GHANA CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, U.K. 212 Sangley Road, Catford, London SE6 2JS, U.K. Tel 020 8355 8360; Fax 020 8698 5037; E-mail: gchapen- [email protected] Website: www.marians-uk.org/ghanaian.html Chaplain: Organisations & Societies in the Chaplaincy Ghanaian Catholic Association, U.K. St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society, U.K. St. Bernadette Old Girls’ Association National Secretary: Mrs. Philomena Oppong Knights & Ladies of Marshall Christian Mothers’ Association, U.K. Knights and Ladies Aux. of St. John International Affiliated Societies Holy Child Past Students’ Association (HOPSA) U.K. St. Louis Past Students’ Association, U.K. Archbishop Porter’s Past Students Association, U.K. Opoku Ware Old Bays’ Association, U.K.

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CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ACCRA Patrons: Holy Spirit, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. , Martyrs of Uganda, Martin de Porres

ARCHBISHOP: Most. Rev. Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, DD, STD Chancery Office, Box GP 247, Accra, Tel: 0302-777833 (Res.) Tel. 0302- 222728, Fax. 231619; E-mail:[email protected]; Website:accracatholic.org : V. Rev. Francis Adoboli Tel: 0302-226245, E-mail: [email protected] Chancellor/Secretary to the Archbishop: Fr. Anthony Agnes Adu-Mensah, Chancery Office, Box GP 247, Accra. Tel: 0302- 222728 E-mail: [email protected] Sr. Francisca Sosu, HDR Financial Adm.: Fr. Joseph Arthur, Box GP 247, Accra Tel.0302 223374 (Office), Fax: 242122, Res. 0302-780868 Sr. Monica Baah, HDR, Ms. Veronica Cathedral Administrator: V. Rev. Fr. John Louis, Tel: 0302- 227071 Episcopal Vicar for Juridical Matters & Director of Pastoral Centre: Msgr. Jonathan T. Ankrah, Res.:0302-324999, Office: 0302-673287 Episcopal Vicar for Diocesan Priests Personnel Matters: V. Rev. Thaddeus Nelson-Adjakpey. Tel. 0302-227027 Episcopal Vicar for Rural Ga-Dangme Evangelization & Land Matters: V. Rev. Theodore Quaye Tel. 0302-664216 Episcopal Vicar for Religious Congregations Personnel Matters: V. Rev. Andrew Campbell, SVD Director of Archdiocesan Youth Formation Centre, Youth & Vocations : V. Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Hanson. Tel. 0303– 404174 Archdiocesan Youth Coordinator: Ms. Rita Agbadzi Coordinator, Department of Social Communication : Br. Stephen Domelevo, SVD, Box 8312, Accra—North. Tel. 00233-(0)208150821,0302-224801, E-mail, [email protected]

25 Regional Manager of Catholic Schools: Mrs. Faustina Opoku-Yeboah, Box 7144 AN. Tel:0302-233481 Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre , Derby Avenue Box 13250 Tel:0302- 668703, Fax: 674079, Dir: V. Rev. Fr. Francis Adoboli Dept. of Health: Dept. of Marriage & Family Life: Dept. of Catechists: Fr. Daniel Tettedji Accra Inter-Diocesan Tribunal: Millennium House, Holy Spirit Cathedral Box GP 13250, Tel. Office: 0302-673287; V. Rev. Msgr. J. Ankrah, V. Rev. Msgr. Hilary Senoo, Fr. Prince Adelaayitar

MAMPROBI DEANERY: : Very Rev. Fr. Samuel K. P. Filton-Mensah Mamprobi, Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Church: Box 1131, Accra. Tel. 0302-316910 Sunday Masses:7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Korle-bu (St. Luke’s): 7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Korle-Gonno (St. Mary’s SHS): 7:00am Frs. Delase A. Parku (PP), Destiny Amenuvor Dansoman, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church; Box DS1681, Dansoman Estate. Tel.0302- 307854 Frs. SVD: Patrick Ofori (PP), Peter Kabutey, Jacobson Dey: Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Dansoman Last Stop, Star of the Sea Catholic Church: Box DS 1681: Frs. Samuel K. P. Filton-Mensah (PP) Gabriel Etienne: Sunday Masses:7:00am, 9.30 a.m. Derby Avenue, Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Box 1747, Tel. 0302-664216: Frs. Gabriel Liashiedzi (PP), Aaron A. Ag- orsor: Sunday Masses: 6:30am, 8:30 a.m. Mataheko, Holy Family Catholic Church: Box 30, Kaneshie, Tel.0302-306135: Frs. Joseph Egblewogbe (Priest-in-charge), Theodore Quaye ( in-residence) Sunday Masses: 6:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. New Aplaku: Ss. Peter and Paul Box: WJ 577 /Accra.; Frs. SVD. John Straathof, Alex Awuah—Osei Tel. 0302– 854254; Sunday Mass: 7.30am Tuba: St. Arnold Janssen Spirituality Centre, SVD Mission, P. O. Box 3285, Accra, Tel. 0201490794, Fr. Joseph Mazur,

26 SVD; Daily mass: 6.45 am, Sunday mass 7.30am Ngleshi-Amanfro, St. Peter Catholic Church: Box WJ 582 Weija-Accra Tel:0302-860725 Fr. Thomas Betuyre (Priest-in- charge) Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am St Faustina (American Farm) 7:00am

KANESHIE DEANERY: Dean : Very. Rev. Fr. Johannes Mintah-Mensah Kaneshie, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Box 146, Kanesh- ie. Tel. 0302-227027: Frs. Johannes Mintah-Mensah, Precious F. K. Nutsugah; Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m.: Odorkor, St. , Box MC 220, Malam-Accra Tel: 0302-324999; Frs. Wisdom Dordunu (priest in charge), Mark Asare;Sunday Masses:7:00am, 9:00a.m. Mallam:9.00 a.m. Kwashieman, Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Frs. Edmund Donkor-Baine (PP), Hillary Agbenosi, Eric N. Kabenlah, Christopher K. Korang Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m, Fan Milk: 9:00a.m, Nii Boi Man: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Ofankor: 7.00 a.m. Olebu: 7:00 a.m. Sowutuom: 9.30 a.m. Abeka, Charles Lwanga: Box 93, Abeka- Accra, Tel. 0302- 235172 . Frs. SVD. Konrad Dreyer, Julius Keeke.: Sunday Masses:7:00am, 9:00 a.m., Akweteman & FishPond:7:00 a.m New Achimota, Our Lady of Assumption: P. O. Box MS 286 New Achimota, Accra. Tel. 0302-411999/ 410637. Frs. MCCJ: John Kofi Tasiame (PP) Ruben Awuye (Assit), Kariuki Charles Macharia (Assit). , St. Stephen Catholic Church: Frs. Eric Oduro- Wiafe (Priest-in-charge), Henry Frempong (in– residence) Sunday Masses: 7:00 am, 9:00am Awoshie, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: Frs. OFM Marino Aleani (PP), Martin de Porres Ahator: Sunday Mass: 7.00am Police Depot-Tesano, St. George Catholic Church: P. O. Box 740 Accra, Fr. C/Supt George Arthur( 0208139550), Fr. ASP James Kaku( 0244712792): Sunday Mass: 9.00am Afuaman, Sacred Heart Rectorate: Fr. Christopher Sackey Sunday Mass: 7.00am

27 Akweteman, Immaculate Conception : Sunday Mass: 7.00am

MADINA DEANERY: Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Richard Opong Madina, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Box 89, Madina, Tel. 0302-501466: Frs. SMA: Charles Owusu-Ansah, Simeo Kabwe, Alphonse G. Sekongo, Nimorious Domazing: Sunday Mass: 6:30, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Adenta, Holy Ro- sary:7:00 a.m. . St. Monica, Adjiriganor :7:30 a.m. Adenta, St. , Box 842, Madina, Frs. Anthony R. Oppong, (PP), Quaidoo; Sunday MaAshale-Botwe, St. Francis of Assisi: c/o Box 89 Madina. Fr. Amedee G. Ainemon (0244961033):Sunday Mass: 7:00 a.m. Adenta, Holy Cross, Box 89, Madina, : Fr. Michael Asorgoe , St. Agnes Catholic Church: Frs. Matthew Mensah (Priest-in-charge), Lawrence Agyapong: Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. Ayikuma: 8:00 a.m. , Oyibi: 7:00am Atomic, St Patrick Catholic Church: P. O. Box 1141, Achimota-Accra, Tel. 0302-401717 Fr. Boansi (Priest-in-charge) Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m St. Louis 9:00 a.m. Ashongman, St. Mark Catholic Church: Fr. John Benyah Mensah (Priest-in-charge) :Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m Haatso-Agbogba, St. Catholic Church : Fr. John Osei Yaw, CSSp (Priest-in-charge)Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m.

KPEHE DEANERY: Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Raymond Osei-Tutu (Ag) Kpehe, St. Paul: Box 5017, Accra- North. Tel. 226245 ; Frs. Ted Nelson-Adjakpey (PP), Emmanuel Salifu Sun- day Masses: 7:00am, 9:30 a.m. Taifa, St. Dominic: Frs. Ernest Dugah (Priest-in-charge), Em- manuel Codjoe Sunday Masses: 7:00 a.m 9:00am. Pokuase, St. Slyvanus: Frs. George Mensah( Priest-in- charge) Nicholas Q. Dzikunu : Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Adjen- Kotoku: 8: 00 a.m. Kutunse:10:00 a.m. Medie Catholic Church: Fr. Robert Billy-Gbettey (Priest-in- 28 charge) Sunday Mass: 8:00am Achimota, St. : Box AH 283, Achimota Tel. 0302-402021, Frs. George Appah (Priest-in-charge), Blaise Bobby Attachie (in-residence); Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:30 a.m. Legon, St. : (19 Legon Hill) Fr. Wisdom Larweh (Parochial Admin.), Box 65, Legon, Tel. 0302- 500321. Frs. Gervase Angsotinge, (Dept. of English), Sunday Masses:7:00am, 9:00 a.m. (Vacation Time: 9:00 a.m. only) Abelenkpe, Blessed Sacrament: P. O. Box CT 1261, Can- tonments– Accra; Fr. Peter R. Hesse (Priest-in-charge), Abba Kibrom Tsegai : Sunday Masses: 6:30 a.m. 9:00am Nima, St. Kizito: Box 5048, Accra- North, Tel. 0302- 228251: Frs. Raymond Osei-Tutu (PP), Michael Owusu-Ofori: Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Kotobabi, St. Francis Xavier: Box 5765, Accra-North, Tel.0302- 235474: Frs. Nicholas Larsey (PP), Francis Oteng- Bawuah, Mathias Gyato (White Father) Sunday Masses: 6:30am, 8:30 a.m 10:30am (French)

OSU DEANERY: Osu, St. Peter: Box 257, Osu- Accra. Tel. 0302-775683 Fr. Dominic Amegashitsi.; Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:00 a.m. La, St. Maurice: Fr. John Neuman Tettehfio (Priest-in-charge) Box 13363, La-Accra, Tel. 0302- 772896 ; Sunday Mass: 7:00am, 9:00 a.m. Adabraka, Holy Spirit Cathedral: Box 2937, Accra. Tel. 0302 -227071 Frs. Charles Ackon (Ag. Adm.), Raphael Atta Donkor, Patrick Agbeko, Emmanuel Duku : Sunday: Masses: 7:00am, 9:00am, 6:30 p.m Cantonments, Christ the King: Box CT 2110, Cantonments- Accra. Tel.0302-775645, Fax 760929, Fr. Andrew Campbell, SVD, (PP) Frs. Samuel Korkordi, Fr. Peter Baddoo (In Res.) E-mail: [email protected]: Sunday: Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Airport West, Mary Mother of Good Counsel: Fr. Arko Amissah (Priest-in-charge) Sunday Mass: 8:00am , St. Anthony: Box TN 1911, Accra

29 Frs. SJ, David Ogun (PP), Kwame Owiredu: Sunday Mass- es:7:00am,10:00 a.m. Nungua Barrier:7:00 a.m. Baat- sona :9.00a.m. , St. Anne: Box TS 630, Tel. 0302-714187 Frs. Clement Wilson (Priest-in-Charge), William Abaiku Ap- prey : Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9.00 a.m. Burma Camp, St. Catherine: Fr. (Major) David Bangsiibu Tel. 0302-761145 (Office), Tel:0302-776111-3303 (Res.), Sunday Masses: 6:30 a.m, 9:00 am 37 Military Hospital, St. Michael: P. O. Box BC 260, Burma Camp, Tel. 0302-763075 Fr. (Lt– Col.) Paul Hometowu; Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:00 a.m. Teshie Camp, St. Martin: Fr. (Major) Winfred Sraha Osu RE, St. James: Fr. Daniel Tettedji (Priest-in-charge) Sunday: Masses: 8:00am Osu, St. Maroun (Maronite Rite): Cantonments Road, Box 1989, Accra. Tel.0302- 776923; Fr. Michel Elhage: Sunday Masses: 7:30, 10:00 a.m. Cantonments, St Thomas Aquinas : Frs. Benjamin Ohene (PP), Charle Dadzie, David Amissah Andoh Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Labone SHS: 7:00 a.m

TEMA- DEANERY Tema, Our Lady of Mercy: (Comm.1):Msgr. Peter Agbenu (PP) Fr. Emmanuel Acheampong ; Box 18, Tel. 0303-202325. Off 0303-208530 : Sunday Masses: 7:00 a.m, 9:00 a.m. Kpone: 7.00 a.m. Tema-Newtown, St. Peter Rectorate: Fr. Albert Gyapanin (Priest-in-charge) Sunday Mass: 9:00am Tema, Good Shepherd, (Comm. 2), Box B-32, Tel. 0303- 206393. Frs. Isaac Maunger (PP), Bernard Kyei : Sunday Masses: 6:30 a.m,9:00 a.m. Tema Sec. School: 7:00 a.m. Tema, St. Joseph the Worker( Comm. 8) Frs: Anthony Asare (Priest-in-charge), Dennis Richard Opoku, Box 8095, Tema, Tel :0303-302466; Sunday Masses: 7:00 a.m. 9:00am Tema Com 11 (All ), 7:00 am , Corpus Christi: Frs. (PP) Philip Bempong: P. O. Box SK 199, Sakumono; Tel.0303- 413836 (Off.), Sunday Masses: 6:30am, 9.00 a.m. Tema

30 comm. 18(St. Bakhita) 7:30 a.m. , St. Raphael the Archangel (Catholic Youth For- mation Centre): Fr. Ebenezer Hanson (Priest-in-charge) Tel. 0303-404174, Sunday mass 8.00am Ashaiman, St. Augustine: Frs. SVD: John Schilitz (PP), Sampson Fenuku ,Box 87, Ashaiman, Tel 0303-302928 SundayMasses:7:00am,9:30a.m. Ashaiman, St. Luke: Rev. Fr. Marek Dabrowski, SVD SundayMass:7:00am Ashaiman, Blessed Clementina: Fr. Osmund Kudoloh Box 429, Tel.0303-302927 Sunday Masses: 7:00 a.m, 9:30 a.m. , St. Peter Claver: Frs. John Kofi Archer (Priest-in- charge), Michael Melvin Mensah Box 90,Tel 03035-22323 SundayMass7:00a.m. Asutsuare, St. John Vianney: Box 72, Akuse-Asutsuare Fr. Jojo Monoth, SVD, Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m, 9:30 a.m. Battor, St. : Box 8, via Sogakofe Tel. 024- 2776772; Frs. SVD: Marcelo Oyarzun, Augustine Kodo, Frt. Kim, Nam Doo John, (OTP) Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Michel Camp, St. Michel: Box SC 179, (1BN), Tema. Fr. Lt. Emmanuel Ebenezer Arthur, Fr. Major Anthony Kemetse Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Naval Base: 6:30 a.m. Koluedor, St. Mary: Frs. CMF: Japhet Nchekwube Obieloka, cmf (Priest-in-Charge), Oranebo Olisa Emeka, C/o P. O. Box 90, Ada-Foah, Gt. Accra. Tel. 0243507974, 0277248367 Kordiabe, St. Andrews: Fr Peter Kofi Atsu (Priest-in-charge) Sunday Masses: Doryumu: 8:30 a.m. Kordiabe: 10:00 a.m. Afienya, St. Dominic Savio Rectorate: Fr. Emmanuel Gosu (Priest-in-charge) Sunday Mass: 7:00am Dawhenya, St. Dominic Rectorate: Fr. Jerome E. F. Kusi, Emmanuel Quarshie

SCHOOLS Achimota School, Box AH 11, Achimota. Fr. George Appah (Chaplain), Tel:0302-402021 St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School, Box 0101, Osu- Accra Tel. 0302-776368 (Res.) Tel 0302-776801 (Office) Fr. Charles Dadzie (Chaplain) Mr. Frank K. Bebli (HM) Tel: 0302-764401 (Off.) 786322 (Res.)

31 Fr. Benjamin Ohene (Asst. HM.)Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Labone SHS: 7:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Senior High School, Box 2763, Accra, Tel 0302- 663042 : Mrs. Doris Bramson (HM); Sunday Mass: 7:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Senior High School, Dansoman, Tel: 0302-321514; Mr. Francis Ahiafor (HM) Bishop Bowers School (Lartebiokoshie) Box M P 1920, Mamprobi-Accra, Tel 0302-366073/669017 Srs. SSpS: Juliana Agbozo (HM), Louis Marie Mareanu Christ the King International School, Box CT 2110, Canton- ments – Accra, Tel 0302-777411; Sr. Vincentia Mensah HDR (HM) St. Theresa’s Preparatory School, Box 146, Kaneshie- Accra: Tel. 0302-224951/235528; Sr. Helen Teye HDR: (HM), Sacred Heart Technical Institute, Box 1747, Accra, Tel 0302-664216. Mr. Joseph Apprey (HM) St. Prim. School (Dansoman), Box 927, Dansoman-Accra, Mrs. Mary Cato (HM) Mother of Good Counsel, Airport, Box 30461, Tel. 0302- 765583, Airport-Accra, Sr. Paula Okyere Nkansah (HM). Corpus Christi School, Box 735 Sola Post, Sakumono Estates, Tema Com. 18 Tel. 0303-410271 St. Kizito Sec./Tech. School, Mepe, Box 17 Mepe, Via . V/R. Mr. Emmanuel-Harrison Vortuame (HM). Our Lady of Mercy S.H.S. Box 02, Tema Tema, Tel. 0303-200365, Ms Roberta Apau (HM) Ancilla Prep. & Prim. School, Achimota, Box 92 Tel:0302- 285240; Sr. Germaine Ocansey, HHCJ (HM) Don Bosco Vocational Centre, Salesians of Don Bosco, Box 293 Ashaiman Tel: 0303-301807, Fax: 022-301806, Res; 0303-304430 E-mail: [email protected] Frs: Ivan Stojanovic (Rector), Blamoh Harris, Krzysztof Nizni- ak, Brs. Eric Akinboboye, Thomas Annan Catholic Social Advance Institute ( Mamprobi / Derby Ave- nue, Post Office Box AN 5547, Accra– North; Tel. 0302– 660880; 0302– 328191; Mob. 0246-877381 Principal: Mrs. Ann Boakye– Ansah

SEMINARY / FORMATION HOUSES

32 St. Paul Catholic Seminary (Phil. Section) Sowutuom-Accra, Box 323, Achimota, Tel 0302-418417/9 Frs: Francis Arthur (Ag. ), Francis Le Maire, (Vice Rec- tor), John Oppong Baah, (Sp. Dir.), Francis Arthur, Godfred Boachie-Yiadom, Joseph Okine Quartey, John Asare, Prosper Abotsi, Paul Appiah Himin Asante, John Doe Dormah, Samual Aboley Afful, Srs. HDR: Mary Stella Darkoah Yeboah( Secre- tary) , Petrina Mensah - Afertorgbor( Matron) Society of African Missions (SMA) SMA House of Formation (Sowutuom), Box AH 274, Achimota- Accra, Tel 0302-403684: Fr. Joseph Domfe (Sup. & Vocations Director) Salesians of Don Bosco: Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre, Box 239, Ashaiman, Tel. 0303-304430: Frs. SDB: Ivan Stojanovic (Prin./Voc. Dir.), Br Christof Baum, Henry Boachie- Yiadom, Collins Anyanwu

ARCHDIOCESAN SOCIAL SERVICES Catholic Social Aid Guild of Ghana, P.O.box AN 5547, Tel. 0302- 222339, Mr. E.H.D. Eggley ( Administative Officer) for Street Children (CAS) Box MD 709 Madi- na-Accra, Tel: 0302-313266 or 0277-552739 Email: [email protected] Website: www.casghana.com Director: Bro. Jos van Dinther , Follow-up coord: Bro. Patrick Gyereh Centre of Hope B-3243 B/243/ 6 Old Diamond Road, Abossey Okai, Box 134, Mamprobi, Accra, Tel 0302-689909, Srs. FMM: Mary Kpiebaare (Sup), Justina Ali, Pauline Bodi, Prakasham- ma Konka, Hope for Life: New , Zero House, P.O. Box 247, Accra.Tel:661252, Mr. Theo van Lin, Mr. Sean Hogan, Mrs. Colinda Janssen. 024-4229911; Email: [email protected]

HOSPITAL / CLINICS Battor, Cath. Hospital, Box 2, Battor, via Sogakofe HDR Sisters: Regina Aflah, Auguster Nubuasah St. Andrews’ Catholic Clinic/Maternity Box 12, Kordiabe, Dangme West, Greater Accra

33 0303-250020. : Sr. Elsa Veliyath (Superior) (0246024804) Sr. Deepa, (Clinic Incharge) (0244886193) Sr. Keerthana (Pharmacist), Sr. Philsy Maria (Nurse)

PRESS Accra catholic Press, Box 765, Accra, Tel. 224810/245545 National Catholic Printing Press, Sowutuom, Accra Box KA 9712, Airport-Accra, Tel 028-252579, 0302-500491/2 Fax 0302-500493 Catholic Standard Newspapers and Magazines Ltd. Box KA 9712,Airport-Accra. Tel. 0302-513537/500491, Fax 0302- 500493; E-mail: [email protected] Managing Editor: Mr. Isaac Fritz Andoh Catholic Book Centre Br.SVD. Emmanuel Affum, (Manager) Box GP 3285, Accra, Tel.0302226651 /234341; Fax 0302-237727, E-Mail: [email protected] Website:www.cbcghana.com

GUEST HOUSES Divine Word Missionaries, (SVD) Guest House Box GP 3285 Accra, Tel 0302-227714 Fr. Fred Timp (Prov. Sec.) E-mail: [email protected] Br. Yohannis Lengari (Prov. Treasurer) Tel/Fax 0302-241748, E-Mail: [email protected] Tamale Ecclesiastical Provincial Guest House Good Shepherd Home, Abeka-Lapaz c/o National Catholic Secretariat, Box KA 9712, Airport – Ac- cra, Tel 0302-406963 Mary Immaculate Home, Box AD 338, Adabraka, Tel: 0302-779073 Srs. SMI: Albana Yelkedebo, Genevieve Fiiriter

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES (MEN) Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) Castle Drive SVD Provincial Residence, Castle Drive, Osu, P O Box GP 3285, Accra, Tel: 030 266 6115, 020 812 3258. V. Rev. Thomas D’Mello, SVD (Provincial Superior . ), Fr. Francis Mastan, SVD Tel: 030 266 6162, E-Mail:[email protected] Divine Word Missionaries, (SVD) 34 Box GP 3285 Accra, Tel 0302-227714 Fr. Fred Timp (Prov. Sec.) E-mail: [email protected] Br. Yohannis Lengari (Prov. Treasurer) Tel/Fax 0302-241748, E-Mail: [email protected] Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) (Catholic Book Centre Community) Brs. SVD. Emmanuel Affum, Tel. 0208160864; email: [email protected]; ; John Ohene Akuffo, Box GP 3285, Accra. Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) Tesano (Gardens), St. Arnold Janssen House, 10 Bobo Street, Box GP 3285, Accra, Tel 0302-222396, Frs. SVD. King, Mathias Yao Dodzi, (Praeses)John Tumawu, Rex Vegbey Bros. Pius Agyemang. Tel. 0302-222396/020-8139524; E-mail: [email protected], (Bros. Students) Wisdom Agbovi, Godwin Gatefe SVD Residence, McCarthy Hill (Mallam); Box 3285, Accra, Tel. 0302- 671877; Frs. SVD. Anthony Dugay (Praeses), Henry Noordermeer, Josef Sprehe, Vincent Owusu ( Attached), Agbeyome, Paul Kwaku Bros.: SVD: James Dja- doo, Marcus Hipólito, Rudy Chamenyi, E-mail: [email protected], Tel. 0202018544; Stephen Domelevo;Mob.020-8150821; E-mail: [email protected] McDaniel Acquaah,(Coord.ap.bibl, Vocation Director, Mob. 0247212214 Brothers of the Immaculate Conception (FIC) Box MD 709, Madina-Accra, Tel: 0302-50169. Brs. Patrick Gyereh (Superior) ,Henry Surnye (Asst. Sup.) Jos van Dinther. Director (CAS), Henryn Surnye. Program officer (GHAG), Patrick Gyereh. (CAS), Peter Agbo- so. Development Inst. Accra, Lambert Dorsana Batogbee. ( NVTI) Burma Camp Accra. E-mail: [email protected] Society of African Missions (SMA) Bethany House, Box 247, Accra, Tel. 020-8152151 Frs. Paul O’Keefe, Amanda Mijangos Franciscan Friars, OFM Conv. St. Bonaventure Friary (Cath. Seminary, Sowutuom), Box 3, Achimota-Accra, Tel. 0302- 403677 or 7012463, Fax 027-540376, E-mail: [email protected]

35 Frs. OFM Conv.: Anthony Adenu-Mensah (Guardian), Arcadio Sicher. Hospitaller Order of St. John of God Provincial Curia Community, Box CT 3496Cantonements Ac- cra, Tel. 506560, Fax 506561: Bros. OH: Patrick Nshamdze (Provincial), Tel: 024-4723085; Robert Chakana (Secretary), Jose Viadero (Bursar), Bartholomew Kamara (Loc.Sup); Tel 027-711151, Alexis Tietaah Congregation of Holy Spirit (Spiritans) Ghana Province, Adenta-Accra: Provincial House, Box AF 323, Adenta—Accra, Tel. 021-910076; Email: [email protected] V. Rev. Peter Laast, Michael Agbuisi (Provincial Superior) . Fr. Daniel Osei Yeboah, CSSp,(Secretary & Dev. Co-ordinator) Fr. Ekpaa Maalo C.S.Sp, (Bursar), Fr. James Duncan (In Resi- dence), Fr. John Osei Yaw C.S.Sp (In Residence) Frs. C.S.Sp: Zubeviel Bartholomew( in res.) Oppong Nkansah Samuel(In res.) Abagoami Innocent (In res.) National Catholic Secretariat (NCS) Box KA 9712, Airport- Accra, Tel. 0302-502054; Fr. Andrew Soley, Tel. 020-8179349 Army Chaplain, Teshie Military Camp St. Martin’s Catholic Church, Teshie Military Camp: Fr. Michael Agbuisi, CSSp Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Nungua, St. Anthony, Box TN 1911, Tel. 0302-716198: Frs. SJ: Matthew Cassidy, Ranjit Abeyasingha Comboni Missionaries, (MCCJ) Box KN 556, Kaneshie, Accra, Tel. 0302-301493 Frs. John Kofi Tasiame, Ruben Awuye Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Provincial House: Box 776, Ashiaman, Tel. 0303-301771, 0303-301763; Email– [email protected] Frs. Jorge Chrisafulli ( Pro. ), Silvio Roggia (Vic. Pro) Richard Ebejer (Sec.) St. (Community SDB) P. O. Box 293, Tel. 0303-304430, Ashaiman- Ghana, Frs. Harris Roland Blamoh (Rector), Joseph Gyamfi (Vocation Dir.) , Brs. Chambers Vic- tor, Racca Ricky, Schmitz Michael, Singtuubu Edmund, Sokuu Patrick. Website: www.donbosco-ashaiman.com

36 Marist Brothers of the schools DISTRICT HOUSE, Abelemkpe, P.O. Box AN 11874, Accra, Ghana, 52 Abelenkpe Ave, Abelenkpe, Accra, Tel. 00233 0302 - 78 65 64 (from outside) Br. Yao Kouassi Kan Sylvain, District Superior (00233243860 780), Br. Tata Oliver Tunka, Commu- nity Superior(00 233-244 995 668), Br. Theddy Gilles De Souza (00 233240 204 797) Br. N’Guessan Kouadio Maurice (St Viateur )(00 233 543 434 842)

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCE (WOMEN) Handmaids of the Divine Redeemer (HDR) Generalate, Box KA 9819, Airport – Accra, Tel. 0302-773252 Srs. HDR: Mary Matilda A. Sorkpor (Sup. General), Patricia Asante (Local Sup.) Mary –Joe Ocansey,Domitila Amissah- Mensah, Faustina Boakye, Martha Awobaweni, Doris Opoku Our Lady of Fatima Convent :Christ the King Convent Box CT 2110, Cantoments – Accra, Tel 0302-777370, Srs. HDR: Mary Rita Teye (Local Sup.), Vincentia Mensah, Susana Doie, EstherCobbina, Micheline Amuzu, Jessie Quist, Alberta Rabbles, Brigid Agbenyo, Wilhermina Essel, Our Lady of Fatima Convent (Sowutuom – Accra), Box 323, Achimota-Accra, Tel. 0302-403813, Srs. HDR: Bernice Awumee (Local Sup.), Grace Ashianor, Petrina Afetorgbor, Mary-Stella Darkoa-Yeboah Our Lady of Fatima Convent (Kaneshie) Box 146, Accra. Tel. 0302-248795; Srs. HDR: Marian Cobbina (Local Sup.), Edgitha Opoku, Scholastica Nsiah Our Lady of Fatima Convent (St. Theresa’s School, Kenesh- ie), Box 146, Kaneshie-Accra Tel. 0302-229851; Srs. HDR: Helen Teye (Local Sup.), Antoinette Abotsi, Paula N. Otchere, Alexandrina Tsimese OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT (Sakumono) Box SK 730 Sola Post, Sakumana-Estate, Tel. 022-410780 SRS. HDR; Marcellina Kotorchie (Local Superior) Magdalene Kpogoh, Gregoria Yeboah Our Lady of Fatima Convent ( Cath. Press Accra) Box 247 Accra, Tel. 0302-227664, Srs. HDR: Monica Baah, (Local

37 Sup.), Francisca Sosu. OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT (BATTOR) Box 2, Battor via Sogakope, Tel. 0302-214561, 0302-812779 SRS. HDR; Augusta Nubuasah, (Local Superior), Grace Donne, Florence Adjakpah, Ignatia Aflah, Ruth Afful-Mensah, Louisa Amakye National Catholic Secretariat (NCS), Accra Sr. Genevieve Fiiriter Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) Provincial House – Sowutuom, P.O. BOX AH 92, ACHIMOTA: Srs. Ger- maine Ocansey,( Pro. Superior), Eugenia Atta Paidoo,(Project Coordinator),Cecilia Nkansah-Boadu, Mary Amoako( Procura- tor) ANCILLA COMMUNITY, HHCJ - HAATSO, P.O. BOX AH 92, ACHIMOTA: Srs. HHCJ: Mary Dorothy Honny (Superior) Zo- nal Leader) Mary Louisa Bediako Asare (Provincial Vicar) Juliana Gyamfi (Headmistress), Veronica Thompson Regina Asante, Anne Hope Mrizi, Germaine Amouh, Susana Amuh, Margaret Mary Ntrakwah( Director) –Liliane Fonds / Ancilla Women Centre Director Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Provincial House – East Legon, American House P.O.Box CT 4702, Cantonments-Accra, Tel: 0302-522518 Srs. SSpS: Dinah Ofosu (Provincial Leader), Agnes Nogo (Community Leader), Angelina Gerharz, Lilia Tiu, Perpetual Owiredu St. Mary’s Convent, Korle Gonno, P.O.Box MP 1919, Mamprobi-Accra; Tel 0302 664252 Srs. SSpS: Agathina Miss (Community leader), Louis Marie Mareanu, Juliana Agbozo, Adeline Ayivor ( Directress), Esther Kuubaea, Antoi- nette Asiedu Sisters of St. Louis (SSL) Regionalate (St. Louis House), House. No. 101, Parakou Estate, Dome, Box AT 1441Achimo- ta Market, Accra, Tel 0302-403074 ; E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] Srs. SSL: Lucy Mary Af- ful [email protected] 0244 582842 Augustina Agyirey - Kwakye [email protected] , Josephine Apia-

38 gyei; [email protected], 0243 325600, Bernadette Essien Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) St. Rose of Lima Provincialate, Abelenkpe P.O. Box 30252, Kotoka International Airport (KIA)Tel. 0302 786024; Email Address: Provincial Superior- bam- [email protected], Secretary: [email protected] Sisters: Benedicta Amiziah (Provincial sup) Bridget Kyere (Sup)Celestine Kujur, Mary Assunta Kambassuma (Student) Joanna Koghir, Eileen McGrath, Rebecca Songsore, Centre of Hope Abossey-Okai, P. O. Box 134, Mamprobi, Accra, Tel 0302 689909; Sisters: Mary Kpiebaare (Sup), Paul- ine Bodi, Janet Ablorh Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, Legonman Estate, Madina Box 716, Madina, Tel 021-502049 Srs. OLA: Bernadette Kofi- tse (Sup.), Mary Bonaventure Murphy, Maria Stella Afeaneah Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ), 129 Mansour Road, Parakuo Estate, Dome, Box AT 778, Achimota-Accra, Tel. 0302-402576; Srs. Letitia Awuni, Abahi Juliana Omudu, Lilian Daberichi Eboh Missionaries of Charity (MC), Box 11046 Tema, Tel 0303- 302929 ; Srs. Merciana (Sup.), Marie Noel, Jacinta, Obletta, Nirola Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) Wala Hamo Movement, (Centenary Project -James Town) Box 1747, Tel 021-660661: Srs. RVM: Maria Nelia Guru, Rose Mary Dadi. School Sisters of Notre Dame: Provincial House, PMB (AH) Achimota School Post Office, Accra Tel. 0302-411725, 024- 4856809; Srs: Mary Kerber (Provincial Leader), Grace Okon & Victoria Swanzy– Essien (Provincial Councilors),Sr. Vivian Zoller (Secretary): Sr. Oyin-Oza Asishana (Treasurer). Congregation Of Holy Family (CHF) HOLY FAMILY CON- VENT, KORDIABE, P.O.BOX AS 261 ASHAIMAN GREATER ACCRA- GHANA: Sr. Elsa Veliyath (Superior) (0246024804) Sr. Deepa, (Clinic Incharge) (0244886193) Sr. Keerthana (Pharmacist), Sr. Philsy Maria (Nurse), Sr. Mary Lins(Teacher ) Sr. Neha (Teacher ) Sr. Viji: E mail Id [email protected]

39 Sisters of Our Lady of the Church (NDE) St. Joseph, Box 8095, Tema Com. 8 Tel. 0303-306200 Srs: Eunice Tuokpier, Valeri Afanou, Judith Segla Salesians Sisters of Don Bosco (FMA) Box 776, Ashiaman; Tel: 0302961922; Mob. 0272709226; Srs: Cediel Ruth (Sup.) George Jacqueline Goe Felicite (Resp. Vocation)

PRIESTS/SISTERS OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE Fr. Emmanuel Nartey (USA) Fr. Francis Asagba (USA) Fr. Michael Mensah (Rome) Fr. Seth Arwo-Doqu (USA) Msgr. Stephen Adu– Kwaning (USA) Fr. Michael Aggrey USA Fr. (Capt.) Anthony Courage Kemetse (USA) Fr. Wisdom Larweh – Legon Fr. Jerry Manomey ( John Minor seminary– Koforidua) Msgr. Pius Kpeglo ( St. Mary College, ) Fr. (Lt) Benjamin K. Effah ( Liberation Barracks, Sunyani)

STATISTICS of Accra Archdiocese No. of Catholics 151,728 No. of Ghanaian Priests 63 No. of Expatriate Priests 40 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 28 No. of Expatriate Sisters 50 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 18 No. of Expatriate Brothers 12

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 50 7,6000 Primary 75 21,0000 J.S.S. 63 13,0000 Secondary/S.S.S. 3 2,5000 Technical/Vocational 4 1,200 Hospitals 1 Clinics 1

Seminarians Minor 28 Major 42

LAY ORGANISATIONS

40 Accra Archdiocese. Catechists Association. Association of Holy Childhood Association of Cath. Doctors Catholic Akan Union Catholic Credit Union Catholic Ewe Union Catholic Journalists Association. Catholic Lawyers Guild Catholic Mboa Kuw Catholic Nurses Guild Catholic Women Association CYO COSRA Christian Family Movement Christian Mother Association. Legion of Mary Knights of the Altar Knights & Ladies of Marshall League of Tarcisians St. Anthony’s Guild St. Gabriel’s Ga Union St. Vincent de Paul Soc. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Young Christian Workers Young Christian Students Confraternity of the Sacred Heart Ghana Catholic Medical Students Association Confraternity of Christian Doctors. Confraternity of the Mt. Blessed. Sacrament Knights of St. John & Ladies Aux.

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CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF CAPE COAST PATRONESS: Immaculate Heart of Mary ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev. Matthias K. Nketsiah

RESIDENCE: Archbishop's House, Box 112, Cape Coast. Tel. 042-32593, E-mail: [email protected] OFFICE: ARCHDIOCESAN SECRETARIAT, BOX 112, 4TH RIDGE, CAPE COAST, Tel. 03321-33471/03321 33472, FAX 03321-33473 CURIA Vicar General: Very Rev. Isaac Ebo Blay; Off. 03321-33471/ 2 Chancellor V. Rev. James Robert Myers;Off.03321-33471/ 2 Bursar: V. Rev. Hilary S. Aidoo Off. 03321-33471 / 2 Investment Manager: V. Rev. Fr. James K. Essuon Off. 03321-33471/2 Finance Officers: Rev. Fr. Mark Kwenin Res. Tel. 03321- Off. 03321-33471/2 Personnel/Vocation Director: Fr. John Arkorful, Off. 33471 / 2, Res. 37510 Archbishop’s Secretary: Sr. Francisca Damoah, SIJ Bursar’s Secretary: Sr. Chris Angela Anyimadu, (SIJ) Archivist/PMS Director: Fr. Isaac Ebo-Blay Estate Manager: Fr. Peter Gillette Youth Director: Fr. Peter Felix Acquah Ghann Biblical Apostolate: Fr. George Agyei Bonnah Chaplain to Non-Catholic Second Cycle Inst.: Fr. Maurice Gym Dept. of Soc. Comm.: Fr. Charles Arthur Executive Secretary of Health: Projects Coordinator - SED: Fr. Joseph Mensah Women Coordinator: Ms. M. Ayoamyida Anto-Winne Agricultural Offficer: Director of Catechetics: Fr. Samuel Akoto Mensah

42 Spiritual Directress for Women: Ag. Pastoral Coordinator: Fr. Samuel Akoto-Mensah INTER-DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL Notary: Fr. Joseph Magnus Attah CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL UNIT: Mrs. Doris Ashu (Reg. Manager)Box 236, Cape Coast. Tel.: 03321-32035 Archdiocesan Secretariat:( Priests in Residence:) Frs. Joseph Eshun Benyah, Peter Gillette, Francis Acquah- Sagoe, Joseph Mensah CATHOLIC MISSION PRESS Box 60, Cape Coast. Tel. 32006 Publication: Catholic Voice (Monthly) Manager: Mr. Dawson-Otoo

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Cape Coast, Cathedral: 6.30 a. m., 7.45 a. m., 9.00 a. m. Mary Queen of Peace:7.00 a. m., 9.30 a. m. Univ. of Cape Coast:7.00 a. m., 9.30a.m. St. Peter’s Seminary: 7.30 a. m. St. Teresa’s Seminary:7.00 a. m., 9.00 a. m. St. John's Parish, Pedu:7.00 a. m., 9.30 a. m. Saltpond:7.30, 9.00 a. m. : 7.30, 9.00 a. m., Elmina:7.00, 9.00 a. m. Besease: 9.00 a. m., Dunkwa:6.30, 7.30, 9.00 a. m. Asikuma: 8.00 a. m., Foso:8.30 a. m. Swedru:7.30, 9.00 a. m. Assin Bereku: 9.00 a. m. :7.30, 9.00 a. m., Anomabo: 7.00 a. m., 9.00 a. m. Awutu Beraku: 9.00 a. m., Komenda: 9.00 a. m., : 9.00 a. m., Diaso:9.00 a. m. Amanful, CC.: 9.00 a. m., Mankessim: 9.00 a. m. Holy Child: 7.45 a. m., Essiam: 9.00 a. m. St. Augustine's: 7.00 a. m., Twifu Praso: 9.00 a. m., OLA Tr. Coll. 7.30 a. m., Abura Dunkwa: 9.00 a. m, OLA Community: 9.00 a. m. Kwayanko: 9.00 a.m., Denkyira Asikuma 9.00 a.m., Moree: 9.00 a.m., Abakrampa: 9.00 a.m.

CAPE COAST DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Edwin Hagan St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, Cape Coast, Box 372, Tel.: 03321-32185, V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Arthur, (Ag. Cath. Adm.), Frs. Joseph Hanson Mensah, Maxwell Queye, Joseph Yankson, Bernard Ackon, Joseph Magnus Attah Fourth Ridge, Cape Coast, Mary Queen of Peace: Box A169, Tel.: 03321-33687, Rev. Fr. Mark Kwenin (PP) Pedu, Cape Coast, St. John the Baptist: Box A235, Cape Coast. 03321-37510 Frs. Isaac Ebo Blay (PP) Dominic Amoah (P.V.)In residence: Msgr. James R. Myers, Fr. Henry Egyir Abura Dunkwa, St. Stephen: Box AB 60, Abura Dunkwa, Tel.: 03321-31138; Frs. Matthew Mensah (PP), Joseph

43 Assiedu Abban (PV) Moree, St. Matthew: Fr. Isaac Essel Abura, St. Lawarence’s Quasi Parish, Fr. John Yeboah Abakrampa: V. Rev. Fr. Edwin Hagan St. Joseph’s Priests' Home: Box 112, Cape Coast - Msgr. Gabriel D. Mensah, Tel. 03321-33023 Frs. John Manso Hamilton, Derek Acquah, Tel.: 03321-31059 Archbishop’s House, Major Domus:

ELMINA DEANERY: Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Peter Adoko-Enchil Elmina: St. Joseph’s Minor Basilica: Box 6, Tel. 03321 33819; Frs. Peter Adoko Enchil (Rector), Edward Gyasi , PV David Quaning Komenda, St. George: Box 49, Tel. 03321-33716 Frs. Michael Essuon Acquah (PP), Francis Ward (PV) Elmina - SSNIT Flats: Franciscan Pastoral Area, Box A46, Cape Coast. Tel. 03321- Fr. Peter K. Gillette (APP) Jukwa – St. Edward’s C/0 Box A169, Cape Coast: Fr. Dav Paintsil, PP, Fr. William Mensah, PV Abrem , St. John the Evangelist’s Quasi Parish, Fr. Francis Nterful

DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Anthony Enyimful Dunkwa, St. Stephen: Box 12, Tel.: 0372-28471 Frs. Anthony Enyimful (PP) , Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Seli Adjine (PV), Cyril Arthur, ( In Residence: Fr. Gabriel Anyimadu-Bona Diaso, St. Theresa's: C/o Box 2, Upper Denkyira, Frs. Godred Odoom (PP), Theophilus Hagan (PV) Ayanfuri Rectory , C/O Box 12, Dunkwa-On-Offin: Frs. Sylvester Essilfie, PP, Anthony Afrifa-Boakye PV Denkyire Asikuma Quasi Parish, Fr. Alexander Aboakye

FOSO DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Quagraine Foso, Immaculate Conception: Box 4 Frs. Emmanuel Quagrine (PP), Francis Fynn, (PV),

44 In Residence: Fr. Nicholas Addison, Assin Bereku, St. John the Evangelist: C/o Box 40, Assin Foso, Frs. Stephen Amoah Gyasi (PP), Paul Annan (PV) , St. John the Baptist: Box 99, Frs. Charles Wiredu Arkorful (PP), Samuel Conduah (PV) Twifo Hemang Rectory, C/O Box 99 Twifo Praso – Fr. Gabriel Oduro Mensah (Rector) Darmang, St. Louis Catholic Church, Fr. Louis Emil SALTPOND DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Jude Eduafo Ampah Saltpond, St. John the Baptist: Box 53, Tel.: 03321-33833 Frs. Bonaventure Annan (PP), Anthony Mensah, (PV), David Ackom Afful Anomabo, Mary Immaculate: Box 19, Tel.: 03321-31525 Frs. Joseph Damtse Crankson, (PP), Joseph Ebenezer Arthur PV) In Residence: Fr. Victor Quagraine Mankessim, St. Paul: Box 10, Frs. Joseph Sam (PP), Philémon Quansah (PV) Essiam, Sacred Heart: Box 10, Frs. John Evans Arhin (PP), Anthony Coffie (PV) Apam, St. Joseph: Box 62, Frs. Jude Eduafo Ampah (PP), Patrick Amonoo (PV), In Residence: Frs. Augustine Essel Dawaranpong Rectory, C/O Box 62, Apam , Fr. Joseph Morgan Besease, St. Michael: Box 16, Frs. Benjamin Baiden (PP), Francis Mbroh (PV)

AGONA SWEDRU DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Thomas Egyir , St. Anthony: Box 81, Tel.: 03320-20359 Frs. Felix P. Acquah-Gyan (PP), Francis Oteng Dumfeh, Fran- cis Mensah (PV), Nyakrom, Our Lady of Assumption: Box 9; Frs. Samuel Kwebena Owusu (PP), Gabriel Ashun (PV) Awutu Bereku, St. Mark: Box 10, Tel. Frs. Daniel Ganu (PP), Stephen Wereko (PV) Kasoa St. Martha’s Parish, C/O Box 10, Awutu Bereku,

45 Frs. James Felix Otoo (PP), Thomas Abakah (PV) Bawjiase Quasi Parish, C/O Box 10, Awutu Bereku, Fr. Isaac Amonoo, (Rector) Senya Quasi Parish, C/O Box 10, Awutu Bereku, ;Fr. Anthony Yorke (Rector) Breman Asikuma, Blessed Trinity: Box 8 Frs. Thomas Egyir (PP) Anthony Coffie (PV), Daniel Neyoh Winneba, Sacred Heart: Box 36, Tel.: 03323-22313 Msgr. Martin Essilfie (PP) Fr. Peter Amoah (PV) Kwanyako, Sacred Heart Quasi Parish, Fr. John Edmundson Bralwa, C/o Blessed Trinity, Box 8 : Fr Gabriel Addison

SEMINARIES St. Peter’s Regional Seminary (Pedu), Cape Coast, Box 13, Tel.03321-32263; V. Rev. Fr Matthew Edusei, (Rector), Tel.: 03321-32263 Frs. Robert Charles Snyper, (Vice Rector), Tel. 03321-34914, Francis Kwadwo Osei, Joseph Aduse Poku, Dominic Nyamekye Peprah, Raphael Benuyenah, George Kwame Agyei Bonnah, Emmanuel Richard Mawusi, Donald Hinfey (SJ) St. Teresa's Minor Seminary (Amisano), Elmina, Box 27, Tel.: 042-33640; Fr. Michael Panful, (Rector), Fr. (Vice Rector Frs. Michael Buah, , Joseph Takyi, Hagan, Ishmeal Amo Mensah, Charles Arthur, Joseph Aggrey-Graham, Mi- chael Odartey-Lamptey

SCHOOLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS St. Augustine's College, Box 98, Cape Coast, Tel.: 03321- 32129; Mr Connel (HM) Tel. (Office) 03321-32733, (Resid.) 03321-32310, Fr. Patrick Appiah (CH), Br. Joseph Annan, Thomas Dillman, CSC Holy Child School, Box 203, Cape Coast, Tel. 042-32104 Sr. Josephine Anto (HM), Tel. Office 03321-34114; Fr. George Atta Baidoo (CH), Tel.: 03321-30936, Sisters Alberta Bole, SHCJ, Rose Nsiah, SIJ Infant Jesus Senior High School, Nyayano, Kasoa, C/o Box

46 10: Srs.: Mary Francisca Sam, (HM), Mavis Ackaah-Mensah TRAINING COLLEGE O.L.A. Training College, Box 175, Cape Coast, Tel. 042-32569 Sr. Elizabeth Amoako Arhen (Pr.) Tel.: 03321-33202 / 32569 Fr. John Manso Hamilton (Chaplain), Sr. Agnes Adomah, Ben- edicta Mante COMMERCIAL SCHOOL Archbishop Porter Girls' Polytechnic, Box 67, Elmina, Tel. 03321-33703, Srs. Mary Rita O’Mahony (Prin.), Theresa Rob- erts

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Assin Manso Catholic Sewing Centre, Box 40, Assin Foso Ms Janet Tobge (HM) Assin Nsuta Catholic Vocational School, Box 40, Assin Foso; Ms Kate Parke (HM) Breman Asikuma Catholic Vocational School, Box 8, Bre- man Asikuma: Ms Elizabeth Afanyi (HM) Holy Family Sewing Centre, St. Mary’s, Box 372, Cape Coast; Ms Juliana Ackon (HM) Padre Pio Sewing Centre, Box A46, Cape Coast. St. George’s Vocational School, Box 49, Komenda Ms Christina M. Cudjoe, (HM) St. John the Baptist Vocational School, Assin Bereku, c/o Box 40 Assin Foso, Ms Theresa Manful (HM) St. John’s Vocational School, Abrem Agona, Box 6, Elmina Ms Elizabeth Afanyi (HM) St. Mary’s Girls’ Vocational School, Elmina, Box 290 Tel. 03321-33655, Sisters Of Charity of St. Anne: Cecilia (HM) St. Peter Claver Vocational School, Abakrampa, Box 372, Cape Coast, Ms Hannah Arthur (HM) St. Theresa’s Vocational School, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Box 12, Tel. 0372-367, Srs. of Infant Jesus: Anna Asante (HM), Rose- mary Krodu, Mary Paintsil, Cynthia Abbey-Agyei

PRIVATE / BOARDING SCHOOLS (1st Cycle) Mary Queen of Peace , Cape Coast Box

47 1066, Tel.: 03321-33081, Srs.: Mary Ann Matachinskas SSND, (HM): Sr. Anna Raimon, (PBVM) (HM J. S. S. Section) Gloria Marie Foret, Christine Spour OLA Boarding House, Box 5, Elmina, Tel.: 03321-33641 Srs. Agnes Gyimah, Monica Appiah, Cyril Asomani. OLA. Boading House, Cape Coast, Box 175, Tel. 03321- 32535; Sr. Benedicta Asomontsi Pere Planque Preparatory School, Box 175, Cape Coast, Tel.: 03321-32573, Sr. Benedicta Mante, St. Anne’s Catholic School, Box 290, Nkontrodo, Elmina, Tel.: 03321-33655, Sr. Charo Vazquez, CSA, (HM), St. Stephen’s Catholic School, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Box 12 Ms. Offei Awuku (HM) Infant Jesus Preparatory School, Box 199, Twifo Praso Srs. Irene Christine Oparku (HM), Brigit Coffie, Doris Nyantah, Diana Yiguro

CHAPLAINCIES. : Tel. 03321-32441, Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m., Frs. James Myers, (CH), Res. Tel. 03321-37510, University of Education, Winneba:, Fr. Anthony Afful-Broni, Tel. 020 8115564 Archbishop Porter Girls’ Polytec. & St. Mary’s Voc. School: Amisano Fathers, Tel: 03321-33640 Holy Child Sec. School: Fr. George Atta Baidoo (CH), Tel. 03321-30936 Non-Catholic Second-Cycle Institutions:, Fr. Maurice Gym (CH), Tel: 03321-33470 OLA College of Education:, Fr. John Manso Hamilton St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Foso, Foso Training Col./Foso Sec. School, Assin Manso Sec. School,:( Fr. Nicholas Addison) (CH) Hospitals, Cape Coast: Res; Tel: 03321-32593; Fr. Francis Acquah-Sagoe (CH), Apam Catholic Hospital: Fr. Augustine Essel, Tel: 03321- 20412

48 Society of Infant Jesus, Cape Coast, Fr. . Joseph Magnus Attah (CH), Tel. 03321-33471 / 2 Chaplain for Charismatic Renewal:

FORMATION HOUSES Institute for Continuing Formation, (I.C.F.)Box A201, Adi- sadel, Cape Coast, Tel. 042-33622/91484, 024-3456103; Rev. Fr. Vincent Owusu, SVD, (Dir.), Sr. Philotia, SMMC (Asst Dir.), Bro. Paul Mensah, CSC (House Adm.)

Comboni International Theologate: P. O. Box AD 958 Tel. 03321-38566 Frs. MCCJ: Vincent Percassi, Huruwela

NOVITIATES Infant Jesus , Cape Coast, Box 378,Tel.: 03321- 32415; Sr. Delphina Duncan (NM) Infant Jesus Postulancy, Saltpond, Box 78, Tel.: 03321- 36785; Sr. Elizabeth Mensah (PM) Holy Child Postulancy, Cape Coast, Box 203, Tel. 03321- 33206; Sr. Martha Attakruh, SCHJ Hospitaller Sisters of Sacred Heart Novitiate, Elmina, Box 38, Tel.: 03321-33705 OLA Novitiate, Cape Coast, Brafoyaw, Box A.15,Tel. 03321- 33668, Srs. Lucy Dumenu, Marie Stella Afaneah, Comfort Amevor St. Francis of Assisi Novitiate, Saltpond, Box 238, Tel.03321 - 34555, Frs. Ofm Conv.: Joseph Blay, (NM) Blessed Bro. Andre Novitiate (Holy Cross Brothers), Cape Coast, Brafoyaw, Box A183, Tel. 03321-33627,Box 38, Tel. 042-33705,Bro. Joseph Tsequaye, CSC, (NM)

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES (MEN) Brothers of Holy Cross DUJARIE HOUSE – BRAFOYAW Brs. CSC. Daniel Dardoe, (District Superior) Tel.: 033-219-1482, Cell: 020-813-3224; E-Mail: [email protected], Stephen Arthur, Cell: 024-220-5733, 020-892-2897; Email: [email protected] Brothers of Holy Cross, St. Augustine's Community, P.O. Box 49 AD 171, Adisadel, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa Tel. 033-21-32152: E-mail: [email protected] Brs. CSC: ANNAN, Joseph K.B. Cell: 020-816-4164 024-425-2992; 027-678-6565; Email: [email protected]; DILLMAN, Thomas Joseph, Email: [email protected], FRIMPONG, Raymond Cell: 024-228-5969, Email: [email protected]; Vincent Ntsiful, Cell: 024-498-5859; Email: [email protected] , Holy Cross District Centre, Brafoyaw, Cape Coast, Box A183, Tel. 03321-91482, Bros. CSC.: Daniel Dardoe, (District Superior) Tel.: 033-219-1482, Cell: 011-233-20-813-3224; E-Mail: [email protected], Vincent Gross Anthony, Cell: 024-298-6990, Email: [email protected]; Michael Amakyi, Cell: 011-233-24-437- 6586, Email: [email protected], TSIQUAYE, Joseph Baylon Kofi Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Fr. Bob Gilmour, Cell-020-824-4649, Email: [email protected], St. Francis of Assisi Friary, Saltpond, Box 238, Tel. 03321- 34555; Fr. Charles Kabir, Br. David Kwaw Hermitage: Franciscan Fathers, Saltpond, Tel. 03321 34555 Society of African Missions (SMA) Regional House, Winneba, Box 36, Tel. 03323-22038 Frs. SMA: James Owusu-Yeboah, (R. Sup.), Pieter Bootsma Society of Jesus (Jesuits), St. Peter Claver House, Cape Coast, Brafoyaw, Box 1054, Tel. 020-5086481, Frs. Leo Amani Masawe, Donald Hinfey

(WOMEN) Society of the Infant Jesus (SIJ), Cape Coast, Box 378, Tel. 03321-34122. Srs. Faustina Hasford (Sup. Gen.), Comfort Buadi (Vicar), Maria Kpipien (LS), Margaret Rose Amponsah, Rose Nsiah, Cecilia Quansah Josephine Owusu Sarpong, Margaret Arhinful Saltpond, Box 78. Srs. Elizabeth Mensah (LS), Helena Men- sah, Mary Cecilia Amoah, Bertha Danso Breman Asikuma, Box 89, Srs. Lawrencia Takyi (LS), Agnes Cujoe, Agartha Mensah, Elizabeth Nartey Apam, Box 5, Srs., Rose Catherine Ackah (LS), Mary Magda lene Arthur-Mensah, Agnes Marie Quayson, Veronica Adawu, Theodora Bonney Abbey, Margaret Mary Dadzie, Victoria Quagraine

50 Dunkwa, Box 12, Tel.: 03322-367, Srs. Comfort Andoh (LS), Rose Mary Krodu, Cynthia Abbey-Agyei St. Theresa’s School Community: Srs. Anna Asante (LS), Mary Paintsil. Twifo Praso, c/o Box 99, Srs. Irene Christine Oparku. (LS), Brigit Coffie, Diana Yiguro, Doris Nyantah Kasoa C/o Box 10,: Srs.: Mary Francisca Sam, Mavis Ackaah- Mensah Generalate Community, Ayifua: Srs. Faustina Hasford, Mon- ica Dangah, (LS), Chris Angela Anyimadu, Rebecca Paidoo, Francisca Damoah Society of Holy Child Jesus, Cape Coast, Box 203, Tel. 03321-33206, Srs. Josephine Anto (LS) Martha Attakruh, Helen Nkiruka Ebede Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) Crosswinds Community,Winneba: P.O. Box 168, Winneba, C.R, Tel:03323 22231: SRS: Priscilla Nangyele (Sup), Augustina Zumanie, Gifty Bayeldeng .Sisters of Charity of St. Anne Elmina Community. Vroomdorp, Box 290 Tel. 0245252110 Sr. Cecilia Jesse Bosu, Sr. Charo Vazquez, Sr. Mary Efua Mensah, Sr. Georgina Ofori-Kyei, Sr. Sabina Sackey. Breman Asikuma, Catholic Hospital, Box 3. Tel. 0209825985; Sr. Pura Perez, Sr. M. Luisa Ruperez, Sr. Dolores Chicote, Sr. Hubertine Edwige Gaba, Sr. Gladys Men- sah, Sr. Yvonne Akossiwa Koudjounu, Sr. Dorothy Ogoe Our Lady of Apostles, Provincialate, Cape Coast, Brafoyaw, Box A15, Tel. 03321-33668; Srs. Elizabeth Amoako, (Prov. Sup.), Beatrice Hammond, Lucy Dumenu, Marie-Stella Afaneah, Comfort Amevor, Marie O’Driscoll OLA Convent, Cape Coast, Box 175, Tel.03321- 32541; Srs. Benedicta Asomontsi , (LS), Agnes Adomah, Regina Kampo, St. Anne's Convent (OLA), Elmina, Box 5, Tel. 03321-33641 Srs.,Agnes Gyamah, Janet Nutakor, Cyril Asamani, Monica Appiah OLA Convent Elmina - Vroomdorp, Box 67, Tel. 03321-33703 Srs. Mary Rita O’Mahony, (LS), Theresa Roberts Daughters of Mary & Joseph (DMJ), Cape Coast Ahotokrom, Box 766, Tel. 03321-33684; Srs. Patricia Pearson, Monica

51 Smith, Alice Kyasimiire, Sr. Hedwig Nuwatuha Birakwate, Sr. Louise Kwizera Hospitaller Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Elmina, Box 38, Tel. 03321-33705, Assin Foso, Box 43, Srs. Isabel Gaztambile (LS), Maria San Martin, Anastasia Acquaye, Odile Edoh Cecilia Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), Cape Coast Box 1066,Tel. 03321-32102; Srs. Mary Ann Matachinskas, Gloria Foret. Sisters of the Holy Cross (CSC), Kasoa , Box KS 437, Tel: 020-8136031; Srs. Margaret Mary Nimo (Area Coordinator– Africa), Helene Sharp, Evelyn Ntiamoah, Catherine Before (RSM), Cape Coast, Box AD 113, Tel. 03321 -37448,

HOSPITALS Apam Catholic Hospital, Box 5, Apam, Tel.18 C/o 03320 20412; Drs. Emekah, (S.M.O.), Srs. (SIJ): Arthur Mensah, (Matron), Rose Catherine Ackah, Veronica Adawu, Agnes Marie Quayson, Theodora Bonney Abbey Our Lady of Grace Catholic Hospital, Box 3, Breman Asiku- ma, Tel. 03320- 20810; ( Srs). M. Luisa Ruperez, Dolores Chicote, Hubertine Edwige Gaba, Gladys Mensah, Yvonne Akossiwa Koudjounu. St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Foso Box 43, Drs. Ring de Ciman (S.M.O.), Anthony Yeboah, Theophilus Tetteh; Srs. (HSC) Josephine Hernández (LS), Brenda, Felicia, Edelnon Banka Women Centre, Mankessim: MD: Dr. Patrick Yamoah, Adm. Ms. Rita Wilson Mercy Centre, Brafoyaw, Cape Coast, Box AD 113, Tel. 03321-37448, Director: Rev. Fr. Samuel Asantey, (In Resi), Msgr. Michael Obosu, Frs. Hilary Aidoo, Raphael Nana Andoh, Joseph Brookman Amissah Ahotokrom, Box 766, Cape Coast, Telefax.: 03321-33684 Srs. (DMJ) Patricia Pearson, Monica Smith, Mr. Mark Mantey, Tel.: 03321-34432

PRIEST & RELIGIOUS OUTSIDE ARCHDIOCESE Fr. John Christian Essel () Fr. Victor K. Quagraine, (KUNST, Kumasi, Lecturer) 52 Fr. Patrick Murphy Amos, (NCS, DAGG, Accra) Fr. Francis Amonoo, (NCS, CEHUD, Accra) Fr. Emmanuel Abbey-Quaye (NCS, Assist. Sec. Gen., Accra) Fr. Anthony Kuta-Essian, (Military Barracks, Accra) Fr. Philip Mensah, (Military Barracks, Takoradi) Fr. William Justin Ato Dawson, (Canada, Secondment) Fr. James Donkor Afoakwah, (Germany, Studies) Fr. David Ocran, (USA, Studies) Fr. Richmond Dzikoe, (USA, Studies) Fr. Anthony Adawu, (USA,Studies) Fr. Michael Ocran, (USA, Studies) Fr. Godfred Nana Andoh, (USA, Studies) Fr. Michael Quaicoe, (England, Studies) Fr. Samuel Ussher, (England, Studies) Fr. Anthony Hayford, (Iriland, Studies) Fr. Richard Techie Quansah, (Rome, Studies) Fr. Joseph Otwey-Buabeng, (Rome, Studies) Fr. Ignatius Oyinlolah, (Rome, Studies) Fr. Robert Oduro, (Rome, Studies) Fr. Robert Afful, (U.S.A., Studies) Fr. Gregory Eduah (Canada, Secondment) Fr. John Affum (Zambia, Secondment) Fr. John Mensah, (USA, Sabbatical) Fr. Charles Otsiwah, (USA, Secondment) Fr. Gabriel Awuafor, (USA, Secondment) Fr. Anthony Davis, (USA, Secondment) Fr. Alex Anaman, (USA, Studies) Fr. Gabriel Justus Mensah (USA, Secondment) Fr. Francis Valentine Odoom (Padova, Italy, Studies) Fr. Augustine Koomason, (Chicago, USA, Studies) Fr. Mark Abban, (USA, Studies) Fr. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah, (USA, Studies) Fr. Anthony Sackey, (Germany, Studies) Sr. Monica Akumah, SIJ(Eikwe Catholic Hospital) Tel.: 03120-92358 Sr. Comfort Buadi, SIJ (Eikwe Catholic Hospital) Tel.: 03120-92358 Sr. Judith Odoom, SIJ (Eikwe Catholic Hospital) Tel.: 03120-92358 Sr. Anastasia Afoakwah (Eikwe Catholic Hospital) Tel: 03120-92358 Sr. Maria Assumpta Ankomah, (Eikwe Catholic Hospital) Tel.: 03120-92358 Sr. Georgina Yeboah, SIJ (N. C. S., Accra) Sr. Catherine Gah, SIJ (Special Educ. Accra) Sr. Evelyn Octhere Boateng,SIJ (KPMA, Accra) Sr. Margaret Therese Blay,SIJ (Sefwi Wiawso) Sr. Felicia Yawson, SIJ, (Sefwi Wiawso) Sr. Martha Tsetsiwah, SIJ (Sefwi Wiawso) Sr. Margaret Therese Blay,SIJ (Rome) Sr. Helen Amparo Ampah, SIJ (Padova, Italy)

ORGANISATIONS CYO, Diocesan Centre, Anne Kuw Vincent de Paul Society St. Theresa of Child Jesus 53 St. Anthony's Guild Legion of Mary Knights of Marshall Confrat. of the Sacred Heart Knights of St. John Ladies of Marshall Pax Romana Ladies Aux. of St. John Catholic Singing Bands Christian Youth Council Holy Childhood Katolik Mboa Kuw Children of Mary Cath. Women Association Archdioc. Priests' Assoc. of St. Francis Catholic Choirs Association Charismatic Renewal St. Theresa’s Society Catholic Teachers Guild Little Ways

STATISTICS of Cape Coast Archdiocese No. of Catholics 293,131 No. of Ghanaian Priests 128 No. of Expatriate Priests 8 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 68 No. of Expatriate Sisters 44 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 17 No. of Expatriate Brothers 4 No. of Lay Missionaries 3

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 96 8,755 Primary 159 38,051 J.S.S. 106 11,752 Secondary/S.S.S. 2 2,335 Vocational Schools 10 351 Polytechnic 1 145 Teachers’ Training Colleges 1 727 Major Seminary 1 Hospitals 3 Clinics 2 Health Care Centres 1

Seminarians Minor 119 Major 42

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DAMONGO (Erected in 1995) Patroness: St. Anne Most Rev. Peter Paul Yelezuomε Angkyier BISHOP OF DAMONGO Bishop’s House, Box DM67, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024 3426723,Tel:0372-094777(office) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

OFFICES/CHAPLAINCIES Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Augustine Dery Towoni Box DM 87, Damongo, NR. Cell: 024-2547088, 020-9029875. Tel: 0372-094782. E-mail:[email protected] Chancellor: Very Rev. Theodulus Tanti, Box SL 50, Sawla, NR. Cell: 024-4998273 Vice Chancellor: Fr. Remigius Siesegh, Box DM 87, Da- mongo, NR. Cell: 020-3503035 Bishop’s Secretary: Rev. Fr. Matthias S. Tang, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 054-43203067 Financial Administrator: Rev. Fr. William Dun-Dery Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-5007805, 020-7112920 Tel: 0372-094786 E-mail: [email protected] Diocesan Bursar: Rev. Sr. Clothilda Zaatuo Box DM 78, Da- mongo, N/R. Tel: 0372-094786 Diocesan Procurator: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R Tel: 0372- 094786 Regional Manager of Schools: Mr. Philip Issahaku Ziblim Catholic Education Unit: Box TL 42, Tamale, N/R. Diocesan Education & Religious Education: Rev. Fr. Cor- nelius Termaghre, Box DM 30, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 020- 8915069 Diocesan Vocations Director: Rev. Fr. David J. Bakeri Box SL 50, Sawla, N/R. Cell: 054-1109945 Diocesan Youth, Laity Formation Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Clem- ent Cobb, Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Cell: 020-3584385 Pontifical Mission Societies Director: Rev. Fr. Paul Kasu Box SL 43, Sawla, N/R. Cell: 024-3725078. Diocesan Chaplain of Charismatic Renewal/Legion of

55 Mary: Rev. Fr. Martin Muosayir, Box BL 18, Tinga via Bole, N/ R. Cell: 024-4121782. Department of Pastoral Care & Evangelization: Rev. Msgr. Augustine D. Towoni., Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024- 2547088, 020-9029875 Department of Social Communications: Rev. Fr. Peter Cla- ver Sutinga, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-3260703 Catechetics & Biblical Apostolate: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/ Department of Health, Water & Sanitation: Rev. Fr. Martin Kuusangnayir, (Ag.) Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-2512089, 020-0261378 Department of Marriage and Family Life: Rev. Fr. Clement Cobb, Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Cell: 020-3584385 Socio-Economic Development Office: Rev. Fr. Martin Kuusangnayir, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-2512089, 020-0261378 Agriculture Co-ordinator: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Development Accountant: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Administrator of Diocesan Curia: Rev. Msgr. Augustine Dery Towoni, Box DM 87, Damongo, NR. Cell: 024-2547088, 020- 9029875.Tel: 0372-094782. E-mail: [email protected] Chaplain of Justice & Peace Commission: Rev. Fr. David Dum, Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Cell: 024-3164676 Inter-Religions dialogue & Ecumenism : Rev. Fr. Lazarus Annyereh, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 020-9823825 Liturgy/ Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Fr. David Jimah Bakeri Box SL 50, Sawla, N/R. Cell: 054-1109945 Satellite Peace Centre: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Kuubetersuur Box DM 30, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 020-8234332 Ongoing formation for Priests and Religious: Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 054-3463360 Credit Unions Supervisor: Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 054-3463360 Chaplain non- Catholic Second Cycle institutions in Da- mongo: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Rev. Fr. F. Dongkore Cell: 024-3843575 Chaplain St. Anne’s Girls’ Senior High School: Rev. Fr. William Dun-Dery, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024- 5007805, 020-7112920Tel: 0372-094786

56 E-mail:[email protected] Coordinator Christian Mothers Association Madam Adriana Bille, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-3663983 Chaplain Christian Mothers’ Association: Rev. Fr. Clement Cobb, Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Cell: 020-3584385 Partnership Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Charles Dibin, Box TN 1, Kalba via Tuna, N/R. Cell: 024-4702026, 020-9250814 Coordinator of Lay Theologians:Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Sacred Heart Confraternity: Rev. Fr. Thomas Dabuo Box BL 18, Tinga via Bole. Cell: 024-6222135 Diocesan Chaplain Knights and Ladies of Marshall: Rev. Fr. Martin Kuusangnayir. Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024 -2512089, 020-0261378 Diocesan Chaplain Knights and Ladies Auxiliaries of St. John: Rev. Fr. L. Annyereh, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 020-9823825 Guest House/Unity Centre: Rev. Msgr. A. D. Towoni (Ag) Box DM 87, Damongo, NR. Cell: 024-2547088, 020-9029875. Tel: 0372-094782. West Gonja Hospital Chaplain - Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 054-3463360 St. Anne’s Girls Boarding House – Fr. Francis Kulah Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 024-4749172 Centre for Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies (CECOTAPS) Director: Rev. Fr. Lazarus Annyereh, Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Cell: 020-9823825

PARISHES Cathedral: (1955) St. Anne, Box DM 30, Damongo; Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. V. Rev. Sylvester Kuubetersuur (Administrator) Frs. Lazarus Annyereh, Cornelius B. Ter- maghre; Matthias S. Tang. Bole :( 1965) Martyrs of Uganda, Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Sun- day Mass: 7.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. Fr. David Dum (Ag, PP), Fr. Clement Cobb, Fr. Francis Govina. Tuna: (1980) Good Shepherd, Box TN 1, Tuna, N/R. Fr. Andy Kuuba (Ag, PP), Fr. Maurice Porekuu, Fr. Stephen Bing (Res.)

57 Bamboi: (1992) St. Anthony of Padua; Box 18, via New Lon- goro, . Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. Fr. Aurelio Angbing (Ag, PP). Sawla: (1993) Holy Trinity, Box SL 43, Sawla, N/R. Sunday Mass: 7.30 am, 10.00 am. Msgr. Augustine D. Towoni (PP), Fr. Thomas Kipo, Fr. Paul Kasu. : (1996) Queen of Peace; c/o Box DM 30, Damongo, N/ R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. Fr. Joseph Obikah, CMF (PP). Lingbinsi-Daboya: (1996) St. Peter’s, Box TL1728 Tamale, N/R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. Fr. Damian Kuukole, Ag. (PP) Fr. Gilbert Kipo Bangnira. Yapei: (1998) St. Francis Xavier, Box TL 1721, Tamale, N/R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. , Fr. Williams Opuku Boateng, Cssp. Tinga: (2001) Christ the King, Box BL 18, Tinga via Bole, N/ R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. Fr. Martin Muosayir, (Rector) Fr. Thom- as Dabuo, Fr. Felix Kuulaare. Busunu Rectorate: St. , Box DM 29, Da- mongo, N/R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. , Fr. Peter Claver Sutinga (Rector), Fr Isaac Chorikawe. Damongo Canteen: (2005), St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery (Rector), Fr. Fran- cis Kulah, Fr. Fungous Dongkore Kalba: (2008) St. Mary’s, Box TN 1, Tuna, N/R. Sunday Mass: 10.00 a.m. , Fr. Charles Dibin, (Rector), Fr. Remigius Siesegh. Damongo Secretariat Community: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/ R. Fr. Justin K. Daanaah, Fr. Kuusangnayir Martin, Fr. Williams Dun-Dery

DIOCESAN CENTRES/INSTITUTIONS College of Msgr. Augustine Dery Towoni, Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery Fr. Lazarus Annyereh, Fr. Joseph Heid Agana, Fr. Theodulus Tanti, Fr. Nicholas K. Apetorgbor, Fr. Daniel F. Saaka Priests Senate: Diocesan Pastoral Council Most Rev. Peter Paul Angkyier, Msgr. Augustine D. Towoni, Sir, Romanus Borgkur, Delegate. Diocesan Development Committee: Most Rev. Peter Paul Y. Angkyier, Msgr. Augustine D. Towoni, Fr. Lazarus Annyereh, 58 Mr. Gabriel Dari, Fr. Martin Kuusangnayir.

SCHOOLS Girls’ Boarding House: Box DM 37, Damongo, N/R. Sr. Maria Juliana Massessi (In Charge) St. Anne’s Girls Senior High School: Box DM 78, Damongo, Mrs. Gabriella Wumnaya, HM), Sr. Simona Dakura, (Matron). St. Kizito’s Vocational Technical: Box BL 87, Bole, N/R. Bro. Anacletus Tinper, FIC (Prin). St. Anthony of Padua Business/Vocational School: Box BM 23, Bamboi, Mr. Gaeten (Prin). St. Cyprian Minor Seminary: Box SL50, Sawla, N/R. Fr. Theodulus Tanti (Rector), Fr. David J. Bakeri (Vice Rec- tor) Fr. Joseph Agana (Sp. Dir.), Fr. Thomas Kipo, Fr. Paul T. Kasu.

HOSPITALS/CLINICS West Gonja Hospital: Box DM 18, Damongo, N/R. Dr. Chrysantus Kuubio (Snr. Med. Off), Sr. Genevieve Abesig SMI (Matron), Sr. Serephine Adiyaga (Accountant), Emmanuel Kuma (Administrator) Fr. Eugene Zakpala Dery (Hospital Chaplain). Tuna Health Centre: Box TN1, Tuna, N/R. , Sr. Rosario Cinta, (Nurse In Charge) St. Joseph Clinic: Kalba, Box TN 1, Tuna, Kalba. Mr. George Sobiitey (Med. Assist, In Charge). Bole Mobile Clinic: Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Sr. Felicitas Aaso- ayir (Nurse In Charge). Kusawgu Clinic: c/o Box TL1724, Tamale, N/R. West Gonja Dist. Health Management Team: Box DM 18, Damongo, Dr. Chrysantus Kuubio. Donald Richard Clinic: Nakwabi, c/o Box 43, Sawla, N/R. Sr. Eusebia Kuuim, (Nurse in Charge).

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Sisters of Mary Immaculate (SMI)

59 Damongo Community I, Box DM 30, Damongo, N/R. Srs. Fabiana Belaar, Celine Kuunyanibe, Hycintha Zaghnye, Mary Assumpta Zaagbeb, Clothilda Zaatuo, Magdalene Ye- lezie, Genevieve Abesig, Serephine Adiyaga, Delphina Zoomie, Benedicta Daa, Agnes Seidu. SMI St. Anne’s Senior High School Convent: Box DM 37 Damongo, N/R. Srs. Philomena Taaere, Simona Dakura, Edith Bahinse. Bole Convent: Box BL 18, Bole, N/R. Srs. Felicitas Aasoayir, Beatrice Zubuor, Agatha Beyuo, Elizabeth Dongtege. Nakwabi Afrikids/MacDonald Health Clinic: Box SL 43, Sawla, N/R. Srs. Eusebia Kuuim, Jane Mary Naalosegme, Vivian Nyuurkuu, Eusebia Yirsore. Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy (DMMM). Tuna Convent: Box TN 1, Tuna, N/R. Srs. Rosario Cinta Uchegbu, Hellen Simon, Mildred Anaeke. Institut Notre-Dame de L’Elise: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Community I: Srs. Fiawonou Jeanne-Credo, Stephanie- Robert Ayitee. Community II: Srs. Maria Juliana Massessi, Celesta Gagnon. Claret Sisters of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Buipe: Box TL 2400, Tamale, N/R. Srs. Mary Joseph, Mary Claret, Mary Emmanuel. Brothers Immaculate Conception (FIC): Box DM72, Da- mongo, N/R. Damongo Community: Brs. Basilide Dong, Peter Maalmuo, Raphael Basigne, Joseph Zoyaa Bole Community: Box BL 87, Bole, N/R. Brs. Stephen Cus- ters, Anacletus Tinper, Lawrence Nkonda () Claretian Missionaries (CMF), Buipe Parish. Box TL 2400, Tamale, N/R. Fr. Joseph Obikah. Fr. Calistus Emeyonu (PP) Spiritan Fathers (CSSp): Yapei. Box TL 1721, Tamale, N/R. Fr. Williams Opuku Boateng. DAMONGO CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT Box DM 78, Damongo, Tel. 0372- Most Rev. Peter Paul Y. Angkyier, Bishop of Damongo, Bishop’s Office, Box DM 67, Damongo, N/R.Tel: 0372-094777

60 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Augustine D. Towoni, Vicar General Rev. Fr. Theodulus Tanti, Chancellor Rev. Fr. William Dun-Dery, Financial Administrator Rev. Fr. Martin Kuusangnayir, Diocesan Development Co- ordinator Rev. Fr. Peter Claver Sutinga, DEPSOCOM Co-ordinator Rev. Fr. David Bakeri, Youth Chaplain Rev. Fr. Paul Kasu, PMS Director, UNITY CENTRE: Box DM 87, Damongo, N/R. Director: Msgr. A. D. Towoni (Ag) Centre for Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies (CECOTAPS) Director: Box DM 78, Damongo, N/R. Rev. Fr. Lazarus Annyereh Cell: 020-9823825 Programme Officer: Fr. David Dum,

PRIESTS, SISTERS AND BROTHERS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Fr. Paulinus Mwintome, St. Augustine’s Millennium Seminary, Tamale. Fr. Bonaventure Quaidoo, Accra Archdiocese, Fr. Leopold Ettuh Echiodo - Donkorkrom Vicariate, Afram Plains Fr. Octavius Moo – RECOWA Secretariat, Nigeria Fr. Clement M Aapengnuo – Arlington, Virginia USA Fr. Daniel F. Saaka – Rome, Italy Fr. Nicholas K. Apetorgbor - USA

STATISTICS OF DAMONGO DIOCESE No. of Catholics 23,000 No. of Ghanaian Priests 41 No. of Expatriate Priests 0 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 18 No. of Expatriate Sisters 7 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 5 No. of Expatriate Brothers 1

Number of Schools Type of School No. No. of Students Kindergartens 28 2,500 Primary 55 4,720

61 J H S 20 1,440 SHS 2 348 Technical 1 116 Vocational 1 130 Hospitals 1 Clinics 4 Health Care Centre 1

Seminarians Minor 170 Major 5

LAY ORGANISATIONS Boy Scouts & Girl Guides Catechists Association Catholic Teachers Association Catholic Youth Organization - CYO Charismatic Groups Children of Mary Children of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christian Mothers’ Association Diocesan Laity Council Diocesan Youth Council Knights and Ladies of Marshall Knights and Ladies of St. John Knights of the Altar/Mass Servers Association Kolping Spiritual Renewal Group Lay Theologians Legion of Mary Parish Development & Finan. Comm Parish Laity Councils Parish Youth Council Renew International Sacred Heart Confraternity St. Vincent de Paul Society Village Apostles Young Christian Students (Y.C.S) Young Christian Workers (Y.C.W) Cath. Organisation for Religious and Social Advancement - COSRA

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Catholic of Donkorkrom (Erected on 17th April, 2007) Patron: St. Francis Xavier Bishop: Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD Bishop’s House, Box DKK 59, Donkorkrom, Kwahu North, E/R Tel: 0848-22204, Email: [email protected] Vicar General: Very Rev. Alexander P. Chandy, SVD Financial Administrator: Fr. Edward Simatupang, SVD, Box DKK 59, Donkorkrom, Mob. 0243540899 Account Officer: Mr. Delight Atsagli, Box DKK 59, Don- korkrom Director of Vocations: Fr. Augustine Opoku, Box 10, Mame Krobo, Mob. 0248849886 Director of Youth:Box DKK 10, Ekye-Amanfrom, Afram Plains Director of Laity: Fr. Foster Asiamah, Box 4, Tease. Mob. 0274688016. Christian Mother’s Spiritual Director: Fr. Foster Asiamah, Box 4, Tease. Mob. 0274688016 Director of Catechetics: St. Joseph Freinademetz (Rectorate), Ekye-Amanfrom, Box DKK 10, Kwahu North. Mob. 020941555 Director of Social Communication: St. Joseph Freina- demetz (Rectorate), Ekye-Amanfrom, Box DKK 10, Kwahu North. Mob. 020941555 Liturgy: Fr. Edward Simatupang, SVD, Box 22, Donkorkrom. Sacred Heart, Divine Mercies & Legion of Mary: Fr. Leopold Ettuh, Box 4, Maame Krobo, Afram Plains Spiritual Director Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Stephen Kantu- bog, Box 4, Semanhyia Inter-Religious Dialogue & Ecumenism: Fr. Deepak Tigga, SVD, Box DKK 22, Donkorkrom Social Development: Mr. John Acquah, Donkorkrom Biblical Pastoral: St. Joseph Freinademetz (Rectorate), Ekye- Amanfrom, Box DKK 10, Afram Plains.

PARISHES Afram Plains South Deanery:

63 Dean: Very Rev. Foster K. Asiamah

Maame Krobo: St. Joseph the Worker, Box 4, Tease. Frs. Leopold Ettuh (PP), Augustine Owusu. Outstations: Kwaekese, Bonkrom, Kwadzo Gari “2”, Nsogya Anafo, Abanyansu, Kwesi Fante, Dome, Nsogyaso, Hwenyaso, Ekye-Amanfrom: St. Joseph Feinademetz (Rectorate), Box DKK 10, Afram Plains. Mob. 020941555. Fr. SVD: Alex Powathu Chandy (PP) Outstations: Boakyekrom, Agyatta, Takorantwene, Asukese No 1, Seikrom, Zi- gakope, Aliheli, Takoratwene Tease: St. Fidelis Parish, Box 4, Tease Frs. Foster Asiamah (PP), Stephen Opoku. Outstations: Asukese “2”, Dedeso, Norga, Asimpanyin, Odumasua, Atonsu, Kwasi Addai, Mmradan, Odumase Forifori Rectory: Box DKK 59, Donkorkrom, Afram Plains, Fr. George Sokpo Outstations: Foso, Xedzodzoekope, Kwabena Kwahu, Asaseboma, Kwame Dwemena, Dim, Tailorkope, Sakabo

Afram Plains North Deanery: Dean: Fr. Very Rev. Dominic Broni CSSp Donkorkrom-Kwahu: St. Francis Xavier, Box 22, Tel 0848- 22016: Frs. SVD:, Deepak Tigga, Lambert Assogba Outstation: Kwaekese, Abotanso, Kodidi “A”, , Bethel, Agotime, Kayira, Mem Kyemfre, Anidzi, Kamalo, Alheli Adeemmra-Kwahu: St. Mary, Box DKK 4, Donkorkrom, Frs. SVD: Eduard Simatupang, Victor Gbotso. Outstations: Kodidi “B”, Abomasarefo, Kubease, Brubeng, Gbolokope, Obosoma- no, Adokope, Ntoaboma, Bridgeano Samankyia Rectory: Box DKK 59, Donkrokrom ; Fr. Stephen Kantubog Outstations: Bebuso, Cana-Bebuso, Kwabi Kuma, Kyemfre, Sumsei, Alavanyo, Adofo, Koranteng, Koranteng Krachi, Iddrisu Kura, Wenamda, New Ahenkro Lake Mission: Box DKK 22, Donkorkrom ; Fr. Deepak Tigga, SVD Outstations: Galilea ’85, Menekope ’83, Kpatsakope, Battorkope ’85, Kedekope ’87, Nyakuikope ’77, Avukope, Avudzegakope ‘80 Amankwa-Tornu: St. Peters, Box 4, Donkorkrom; Fr. Dominic Broni CSSp Outstations: Agordeke, Amankwatornu ’81, Salifo, Atiwlame, Apeabra ’46, Kpala, Sakip, Mayikpor

64 SCHOOLS St. Mary’s Vocational Institute: 64 St. Mary’s Vocational/Technical Institute Adeemmra- Kwahu North, P.O.Box DKK 99, Donkorkrom, Tel 020 9004275, Srs. SSpS: Elizabeth Biga (Act. Principal), Maria Teresa Trenka, Yustina Moi St. Fidelis Sec. Tech. School: Box 4 Tease. Mr. Constantine Niwieh (HM) Fr. Foster Asiamah (Chaplain)

CLINICS Holy Spirit Health Centre, Kwasi Fante, C/o P.O. Box DKK 22, Donkorkrom, Tel: 020 9136186 Srs. SSpS: Dorota Sojka, Winfriede Donnermeyer, Cilia Dungdung, Perpetua Xiu; Fr. Sebastian Sperl SVD, (Chaplain)

ALFONS MERTEN CENTRE Catholic Pastoral Centre, Box 22, Donkorkrom, Kwahu North. Te. 0848-22114. Mr. Delight Atsagli

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) Holy Spirit Convent, P.O.Box DKK 99, Adeemmra Srs. SSpS: Maria Teresa Trenka (Community Leader), Eliza- beth Biga, Yustina Moi Mother Josepha Convent, Kwasi-Fante – Box DKK 22, Donkorkrom, Kwahu North E.R. : Srs. SSpS: Dorota Sojka (Community Leader), Winfriede Donnermeyer, Cicilia Dung- dung, Perpetua Xiu, Maria Waldertrudis Kewa Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (MSHR) Holy Rosary Convent; Box DKK 10 Donkorkrom – Kwahu North; Srs, Rose Mary Farren, Anne, Beatrice, Joy Abu, Mary Ophilian Kemjei Wirsly Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (SMMC) Mary Mother of the Church Convent - Kwaekese: Box DKK 59, Donkorkrom, Srs. Agnes Agbeli, Sophia Sogbey, Lucy Coffie

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GOASO Bishop: Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, MA (Spt), DD (Erected on 24th October 1997)

Bishop’s House, Box 28, Goaso, B/A. Tel (office) 035- 2091808, Mobile 0244 - 072815 Residence 035 – 2091811, E -Mail: [email protected], [email protected] Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Matthew Kwaku Addai, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091807, Mobile 0243 - 141099, Residence Tel 035 – 2092025, E – Mail: [email protected], mattad- [email protected], [email protected] Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Dabanka, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809 : E – Mail: [email protected], [email protected] Financial Administrator: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Gyau, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091810, Mobile 0243653603, E – mail: [email protected] Bishop’s Secretary: Sr. Ma. Magdalene Sampson Kwofie, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809, Mobile 0244292145 Laity: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo-Kusi, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809 Catechetics: Rev. Fr. Charles Gyasi-Buabeng, Box 28, Go- aso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809 Vocation Director: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo-Kusi, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Youth Office: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo-Kusi, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Co-ord. of Projects: Rev. Msgr. Benjamin Poku Donkor, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Social Communications (DEPSOCOM): Rev. Fr. Gaspard Dery, Sr. Chinyere Oliobi, SHCJ, Mr. Anthony Obiri-Yeboah, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Executive Director of Diocesan Health Services: Mr. Peter Yeboah, Box 28, Goaso., Tel (office) 035 – 2091806, Resi- dence 035 - 2091805 Justice and Peace Commission: Rev. Fr. Charles Gyasi

66 Buabeng, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Liturgical Commission: Rev. Fr. Charles Sarfo Boampong, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809 Women Co-ordinator: Sr. Chinyere Oliobi, SHCJ, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Rev. Msgrs. Matthew Ad- dai, Michael Barima-Apau, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Benja- min Poku Donkor, Rev. Frs. Stephen Dabanka, Stephen Gyau, Joseph Aduse-Poku, Nicholas Afriyie, Augustine Owusu Addo.

PRIESTS’ SENATE Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Rev. Msgrs. Matthew Ad- dai, Augustine Amankwaa Boateng, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Benjamin Poku Donkor, Rev. Frs. Stephen Dabanka, Stephen Gyau, Joseph Aduse-Poku, Nicholas Afriyie, Israel Atta K. , Charles Sarfo Boampong, Augustine Owusu Addo, Peter Nimo.

GOASO DEANERY Dean: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Boahen Kyereme Goaso: St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Box 162, Goaso. Tel. 035 - 2091812, 2091813, 2091814; Rev. Msgr. Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Fr. Charles Sarfo Boampong. Outstations (12): Ayomso, Fawohoyeden, Asuadae, Kamirekrom, Kumaho, Minkakrom, Gyasikrom, Nyamebekyere, Dotton, Yakrakrom, Anwianwia, Dechem. Kukuom: St. Michael, Box 9, Kukuom: Fr. Eric Awuah-Gyamfi Outstations (13): Domeabra, Yankye, Dantano, Nobekaw, Anwiam, Amank- waakrom, Siana, Dabokrom, Kusikrom, Kwapong, Agyarekrom, Asibrem, Si- kafrebogya. Mim: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Box 3, Mim Frs. Stephen Gyau, Theotimus Gyamfi-Bonsu, Charles Gyasi – Buabeng Outstations (28): Bediako, Dominase, Asanteman Council, Ampenkro, Abidjan, Kasapin, Agravi, Suntreso, Kwaopretey, Wam Adiembia, Kwabena Asantekrom, Fianko, Kensere, Asukese, Gambia I, Gambia II, Kojo Addaikrom, Biaso, Nsuta, Kwame Mensahkrom, Yaa Bene Agya, Domeabra, Bitre Adiepena, Bitre Adenkyekye, Bitre Osei Kwame, Bitre Kojo Addai, Bitre Nyankomago. Akrodie: St. Joseph, c/o Box 162, Goaso. Fr. Isaac Boansi Outstations (11): Asumura, Pomaakrom, Anwiaso, Tweneboakrom, Awewoho- Manhyia, Manukrom, Odurokrom, Kanhiamo, Tipokrom, Seinua, Nakete. 67 Sankore: St. Peter, c/o Box 162, Goaso. Fr. Joseph Kwame Donkor. Outstations (17): Abuom, Camp No.1, Mintumi, Durowaakrom, Kokooso, Afodowa, Beposo, Asarekrom, Siiso, Alavanyo, Adwumakase, Motopeneso, Oppongkrom, Manhyia, Anum, Kwapong, Agyarekrom. Adumakase, Motopeneso, Oppongkrom, Manhyia, Anum, Kwapong, Agyarekrom. .

KENYASI DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Dabanka : St. Peter, Box 63, Kenyasi II. Frs. Felix Twumasi, Isaac Etwi Gyamfi Outstations (16): Kenyasi I, Kenyasi III, Koforidua, Camp, Kramokrom, Yawbrefo, Wamahinso, Amamaso, Gyedu, Ntotroso, Dokyikrom, Yawusukrom, Akosakrom, Kwakyekrom, Asempaneye, Dokyikrom. Nkaseim: Blessed Sacrament, Box 29, Nkaseim Frs. Christopher Kwakye, Gaspard Dery Outstations (8): Wuramumuso, Nkrankrom, Mehame, Dadiesoaba, Sienchem, Twabidi, Akotosu, Manhyia. : Holy Spirit, Box 87, Hwidiem. Frs. Israel Atta K. Boadi, Bernard Obeng Gyamfi Outstations (5): Amanfrom, Donkorkrom, Kwahu, Apenamadi, Bosikese. Acherensua: St. Joseph, Box 46, Acherensua. Fr. Stephen Dabanka Outstation (1): Konkontireso.

BECHEM DEANERY Dean: Rev. Fr. Peter Nimo : St. Joseph, Box 5, Bechem, Tel: 035 – 2097024 Frs. Peter Nimo, Jonas Opoku-Gyamfi, Emmanuel Gyansah- Tabi. Outstations (10): Brosankro New Town, Brosankro Old Town, Mansin, Breme, Bofoaka, Kwasu, Ohianimguase, Biokrom, Abesewa, Mansopa. Duayaw – : St. John of God, Box 84, : Frs. Augustine Owusu, Alexander Nkansah Outstations (8): Buokrukruwa, Bredi, Susuanho, Koforidua, Techire, Adrobaa, Subriso I, Subriso II. Techimantia: Sacred Heart, Box 1, Techimantia, Tel. 035 - 2026709: Fr. Francis Addai – Poku Outstations (8): Derma, Dwomo, Ankaase, Adaa, Monta, Tweapease, Subriso, Asuboi. Yamfo: St. Anthony, Box 24, Yamfo. Frs. Theophilus Akyeampong Peprah, Augustine Owusu Addo Outstations (5): Susuanso, Tanoso, Afrisipa, Ahyiaem, Assen

68 Bomaa: St. Joseph, c/o Box 28, Goaso Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Amoako Outstations (8): Asukese, Subonpang, Tanokrom, Kwasuagya, Onwi, , Dwomakwai, Dwenease.

TEPA DEANERY Dean: Rev. Fr. Augustine Amankwaa Boateng Tepa: Mary, Queen of Peace, Box 43, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2096863; Rev. Frs. Benjamin Asibuo Kusi, Martin Yaw Adjei. Outstations (16): Abonsuaso, Akwasiase, Ammakrom, Ankaase, Anyinasuso, Asukese, Betiako, Boagaa, Katapei, Kyekyewere, Mabang, Manhyia, Nyame Bekyere, Pewodie, Suponso, Yeresere Nyame. Manfo: Our Lady of Victory, Box 176, Tepa. Frs. Dominic Apaata, Michael Amponsah Outstations (16): Achina, Ankaase, Asuhyiae, Dwaaho, Keniago, Amangoase, Mfanibu, Mfante, Nyameyehene, Odumase, Sikafrebogya, Subriso, Pokukrom, Tadieso, Twabidi, Nwumasua. Dwinyama: St. Anthony, Box 28, Dwinyama. Tel. 032 – 2035470; Fr. Daniel Afum Outstations (14): Biemso I, Biemso 2, Potrikrom, Ahwerewam, Pokukrom, Nsutem, Pokusa, Nsuta, Aburaso, Essienkyem, Amangoase, Kwamekyemkrom, Asuadei, Fawoman Sabronum: St. Peter, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama. Fr. Augustine Amankwaa Boateng : Outstations (5): Sabronum-Camp, Sabronum- Apremadi, Bokuruwa, Adukrom, Apropronso. Kunsu: St. Matthew, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama. Fr. Anthony Gyamerah : Outstations (12): , Asempanaye, Saakrom, Assibey – Nkwanta, Boatengkrom, Bonkwaso, Kunsu – Camp, Kunsu – Dotiem, Kunsu – Apremadi, Barimayena, Bonkrong, Nyame Adom Wioso: St. Peter, Box 162, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2093920 Fr. Joseph Badu Ameyaw Outstations (12): Hwibaa, , Nyinanufu, Barniekrom, Duyan – Nkwanta, Ohiapae, Domeabra, Adadekrom, Mpasaso, , Asurkor, Dotiem.

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) OLA Convent, Box 58, Kenyasi. Tel. 035- 2026425 Srs. Martha Davis, Dora Sara Wilberforce, Antoinette Fatia Abiwu, Linda Werekowaa. OLA Convent, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Box 4, Hwidiem. Tel. 035 – 2023958, 032 - 2047017: Srs. Rosina Fosu Ntiwaa (Sup), Theresa Anima Kusi, Anastasia Acheamaa Okyere, Cyria Asomaning, Josephine Aboagye.

69 OLA Convent, St. John of God Hospital, Box 24, Duayaw Nkwanta. Tel. 035 – 2027403, 2091547/8 Srs. Comfort Michelle Apedzi (Sup), Cecilia R. Amissah, Lydia Nyarko Yeboah, Elizabeth Acheampong

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) R.V.M Convent, Box 176, Bechem, Tel. 035 - 2092018 Srs. Ma.Myrna G. Vallecera (Sup), Ma. Evangelina Negrosa, Rose Mary Dadi. R.V.M Formation House (Abuom), Box 84, Duayaw Nkwanta Sr. Ma. Teresita Aspril (Directress of Formation), Ma. Nelia Gura. R.V.M Convent, Box 28, Goaso. Srs. Ma. Xaveriana Betty Japung (Sup), Ma. Magdalene Sampson Kwofie, Ma. Gloria Mwaakpaar, Ma. Isobel Banga. R.V.M: Mother Ignacia Convent, Box 28, Goaso. Srs. Ma. Juliet Cenas (Sup), Paulette Maria Ankrah, Ma. Cyn- thia Ameyka. Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M) I.H.M Postulate, Box 29, Dwinyama Srs. Paulette Marie Unegbu, Maureen Goretti Nabutola I.H.M Convent, Box 29, Dwinyama Srs. Laeticia Ofoma (Sup), Christiana Nuela Cordis Ogechi Madufor, Collette Marie Maduihe. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (H.H.C.J) H.H.C.J Convent, Box 3, Mim. : Srs. Stella Egbu (Sup), Agnes Ackah Mensah, Sabina Daanoba, Mary Perpetua Osei-Wusu. Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny Convent (Domeabra), C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi. : Srs. Margaret Nellieakunnel, Patricia Pyne, Juliet Mensah Kuranchiwah, Mavis Animah, Elizabeth Achiaa Adubofour. St. Louis Sisters (SSL) Sisters of St. Louis (Domeabra), C/o St. Peter’s Parish, Box 162, Tepa. : Srs. Naomi Nkrumah, Esther Esinu Aku Adzah, Joyce Ewurabena Kofienyiwa Eyiah. Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus (H.C.J) Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso: Srs. Gertrude Denkabe, Chinyere Oliobi, Patricia

70 Onyeocha Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I) Carmelites of Mary Immaculate House (Brosankro), C/o Catho- lic Mission, Box 5, Bechem : Rev. Frs. Jose Mundadan (Sup), Austin Thenkudam, Shibu Paulose. Holy Cross Brothers (C.S.C) Holy Cross Brothers, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso. Bro. Betrand Nee Wayoe

SCHOOLS St. Joseph’s College of Education, Box 15, Bechem. Tel. 035 - 2092015: Mrs. Cecilia Quansah (Principal), Rev. Msgr. Matthew Addai (Chaplain) Our Lady of Apostles Girls’ Senior Sec. School, Box 58, Kenyasi. Tel 035 - 2026425: Sr. OLA: Martha Davis (HM), Rev. Fr. Felix Twumasi (Chaplain) St. James Preparatory School, Box 3, Mim: Sr. H.H.C.J: Stella Egbu (HM) Our Lady of Apostles Preparatory School, Box 4, Hwidiem Sr. OLA: Theresa Kusi (HM) St. Vincent’s International School, Box 176, Bechem Sr. RVM: Ma. Evangelina Negrosa (HM) St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Domeabra), Cluny Sisters, C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi. Sr. Cluny: Margaret Nelliekunnel (HM) Henry Hueging Memorial School, Box 162, Goaso Sr. RVM: Ma. Xaveriana Betty Japung (HM) St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Wioso, Box 162, Tepa Sr. SL: Joyce Joyce Ewurabena Kofienyiwa Eyiah (HM) Nana Attaa Adwoa Agyeiwaa II Creche, Box 87, Hwidiem Ms. Genevieve Yaale (HT)

HOSPITALS/CLINICS Duayaw Nkwanta: St. John of God Hospital, Box 24, D/ Nkwanta. Tel. 035 – 2027403, 2091547/8; Sr. Comfort Apedzi (Adm.) Fr. Augustine Owusu (Chaplain), Dr. Prosper Moh (Medical Director I/C) Hwidiem: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Box 4, Hwidiem. Tel 035 – 2023958, 032 - 2047017; Sr. Rosina Fosu Ntiwaa (Adm.), Fr.

71 Israel Atta K. Boadi(Chaplain),Dr. Ali Tutu(Medical Director I/C) Domeabra: St. John’s Health Centre, C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi, Sr. Esther Esinu Aku Adzah (In – Charge) Dwinyama: St. Edward’s Clinic, Box 29, Dwinyama Sr. Laeticia Ofoma (In – Charge)

DIOCESAN CENTRE Pastoral Training & Social Centre, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. 035 – 2091809; Bro. Betrand Nee Wayoe, CSC, Sr. Ma. Gloria Mwaakpaar, RVM PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Rev. Fr. John Amankwaa (USA) Rev. Fr. Augustine Asare Addai (USA) Rev. Fr. Matthew Kumi ( USA) Rev. Fr. Anthony Boateng Mensah (USA) Rev. Fr. Stephen Danso (UK) Rev. Fr. Anthony Marfo Dwomo (Grenada) Rev. Fr. Augustine Adjei-Boachie (USA) Rev. Fr. John K. Forkuoh ( USA) Rev. Fr. Joseph Aduse-Poku (Lecturer, Pedu, Cape Coast) Rev. Fr. Augustine Owusu-Addo (Lecturer, Catholic University, Fiapre, Sunyani) Rev. Fr. Nicholas Afriyie (National Catholic Secretariat, Accra) Rev. Fr. Rudolf Twumasi Ankrah (Military, Tamale) Rev. Fr. George Obeng – Yeboah – Asuamah (France) Rev. Msgr. Michael Barima – Apau (USA)

General Statistics of the Diocese Total Number of Catholics – 50,620 Total Number of Diocesan Priests – 47 Total Number of Diocesan Priests outside the Country/Diocese – 14 Total Number of Priests Religious – 3 Total Number of Religious Brothers – 1 Total Number of Ghanaian Sisters –27 Total Number of Expatriate Sisters –7 Total Number of Catechists –421

Schools Number Number of Students Kindergarten 76 6,339 Primary 82 20,479 JHS 47 7,763

72 SHS 1 1179 Teachers’ Training College 1 836

Health Hospitals 2 Clinics 2 Seminarians Major 20 Minor 32

LAY ORGANISATIONS Catechists Association Catholic Mboa Kuw Catholic Women Association Legion of Mary St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Children of Mary Christian Mothers Association Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) Knights of Marshall Catholic Charismatic Renewal Ladies of Marshall Children of the Holy Family Knights of St. John Men’s Fellowship Ladies Auxiliary of St. John St. Tarcisius League Sacred Heart Confraternity St. Anthony’s Guild Diocesan Youth Organisation Catechists Wives Association Dagaaba Catholic Confraternity Diocesan Music Association Knights of the Altar Adehyema Choral Group Mother Ignacia Del Espritu Santos

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HO (Erected as Keta-Ho Diocese on 20th June 1975;As Ho Diocese 19th December 1994) Patrons: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Conception Bishop: Most Rev. Francis A. K. Lodonu, DD, BA Bishop’s House Box HP 380, Ho (V.R.) Tel. Office (03620) 28006, Res. (03620) 28852, Fax (03620) 27720, Mob.: 0208120118 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Kornu, Box HP 350, Ho, V/R. Tel. (03620) 2762. Mob.: 0208129744 Secretary: Rev. Fr. Paul A. Agbodza, Box HP 350, V/R. Tel. (03620) 28170, Mob: 0542520030 Email: [email protected] Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Paschal Afesi, St. Mary’s Seminary/ Senior High School, Box 40, Lolobi, via Hohoe Bursar: Rev. Fr. Peter Justice Mawusi, Box HP 350, Ho, V/R., Tel: (03620) 28170 Diocesan Health Administrator: Msgr. Cletus Frank Egbi, Box HP 350, Ho, Tel.: (03620) 28170 Diocesan Development Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Terence Adzi- mah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Social Communications: Rev. Fr. Dieu Donne Davor, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 DIOCESAN DIRECTORS Laity: Rev. Msgr. Wynnand Amewowo, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Bishop Holland Memorial Pastoral and Formation Centre: Rev. Msgr. Wynnand Amewowo, Sokode-Gbogame c/o Box HP 350, Ho, Email: [email protected] Regional Manager of R.C. Schools: Mr. Raphael Kwashie, Regional Manager’s Office, Box 168, Ho, Tel.: (03620) 26238 Catechetics: Rev. Fr. Theodore Hevi, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Vocations: Rev. Fr. John Winfred Bosso, St. Mary’s Seminary/ Senior High School, Box 40, Lolobi, via Hohoe, Mob: 0244108440/0208394318

74 Liturgy: Fr. Jesse Amedzi, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Gender and Development: Sr. Margaret Mavis Ankamah, SMMC, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Diocesan Organiser, Cath. Women Assoc.: Ms. Dora Alipui, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto: Rev. Fr. Raphael Tawiah, Box 2, , Tel: (03623) 50777 Diocesan Faith & Culture: Rev. Fr. Raphael Nutsugah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Justice and Peace Commission: Rev. Fr. Terence Adzimah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Co-ord. Natural Family Planning: Rev. Sr. Justine Ayivor, SMMC, Box 97, Kpando Director, Pontifical Mission Societies: Rev. Fr. John Bosso, Box 350, Ho. Bishop Konings’ Guest House, Restaurant and Conference Centre: Catholic Secretariat, Box HP 350, Ho, Tel.: (03620) 28477 St Francis Peace Centre: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Agbezuge (Barrister at Law) and Rev. Fr. Terence Adzimah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170

DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS: Diocesan Youth Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Edmund Kizito Pesse- Kumah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Mob.: 0249757696 Asst Youth Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Gawu, Box HP 350, Ho. Mob.: 0208296401 Catholic Youth Organisation: (C.Y.O) Rev. Fr. Edmund Ki- zito Pesse-Kumah, Box HP 350, Ho, (03620) 28170 Sacred Heart Confraternity: Rev. Fr. Patrick Delali Attah, Box HP 14, Ho Friends of Poor Souls: Rev. Fr. Matthew Afenyo, MA 204, Ho, Tel.: (03620)27374 St. Anthony’s Guild: Frs. Clemence Ashiara, Box 40, Vakpo, & Anthony Dotse Legion of Mary: Very Rev. Frs. Theodore Gakpe Ntsri & Theophilius Ameka, Box 48, Alavanyo Our Lady of Perpetual Heal Confraternity: Rev. Fr. Peter J. Mawusi, Box 350, Ho

75 Young Christian Students: Rev. Fr. John Bosso, Box 40, Lolobi via Hohoe Catholic Students Union (CASU): Rev. Fr. John Bosso, Box 40, Lolobi via Hohoe. Pax Romana: Rev. Fr. Felix Akpa, Box 100, Hohoe Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Rev. Fr. Raphael Tawiah, Box 2, Kpando Agbenoxoe Catholic Women Association: Rev. Fr. Prosper Elorm Kwaku, Box 2, Have Catholic Men’s Fellowship: Rev. Fr. Moses Ameveanku, Box 12, Sovie VRACT: Rev. Frs. Jesse Amedzi, Peter Akabua, Walter Agbe- toh & Ankutsitsia Knights and Ladies of Marshall: Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kumi, Box 5, Frankadua : Fr Samuel Kuma, Box HP 350, Ho Ecumenism & Inter-Religious Dialogue: Rev. Fr. Raphael Nutsugah Liturgy and Music Commissions: Rev. Fr. Jesse Amedzi, Box HP 350, Ho Knights and Ladies of St. John International: Rev. Fr. Jere- miah Ankutsitsia, Tsito Knights and Ladies of the Altar: Convent - SMMC: Rev. Fr. Theodore Hevi, Box HP 350, Ho Prison Service: Rev. Fr. Francis Nana Eboo, (Asst Supt of Prisons), Volta Regional Chaplain, Ho Central Prisons, Ho, Mob.: 0246590202 Sunday Mass Schedule (Times: all a.m.) Ho Sacred Heart Cathedral – 7.00, 9.30. Ho St. Cecilia – 7.00, 9.00, Ho Lepro- sarium – 7.00, Ho Catholic Secretariat (St. Michael) - 7.00, Ho OLA Senior High School - 7.00, Ho St. Francis – 7.00, 9.00, Ho Holy Spirit – 8.00, Ho Christ the King, (Mawuli Estates) – 9.00, Ho St. James – 7.00

HO DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Patrick Delali Attah Ho: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Box 14, Ho Tel. (03620) 26548 Frs. Patrick Delali Attah, Anthony Godslove Agbeko-Yevu Ho: St. Cecilia, Box 192, Tel (03620)26559, Msgr. Cletus F.

76 Egbi, Fr. Kenneth Debre. (Outstation: St Ignatius Church, 66th Artillery Regiment – Ho) Ho, Old Priests’ Home – Maddona House: Msgr. Adolph Amexo, Frs. Francis Agboyao, Francis Amuh, Hevi Ho: Holy Spirit, Box HP 1196, Fr. Jesse Amedzi Ho: Christ the King, Box HP 350, Fr. Cristian Bueno Fonse- ca, CSsR, Divine Dagbey, CSsR Ho: St. Francis, Box MA 204, Tel: (03620) 27374, Frs. Mathew Afenyo, Kizito Pessey-Kuma Shia: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Box 12, Frs. Gabriel H. Akabo, Anthony Azah Sokode Gborgame: St. Anthony, c/o Catholic Secretariat, Box HP 14, Ho, Fr. Samuel Bobodu Kpetoe: St. Stephen, Box 7, Frs. Anthony Mensah, Samuel Kumah Kpedze: St. Anthony, Box 12, Frs. Titus Sraha, Sebastian Tsedzah, Evaristus Tsevi Frankadua: St. Theresa, Box 5, Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kumi- Taviefe Aviefe: St. Anthony, c/o Sacred Heart, Box HP 14, Ho, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Amegadzi St John Vianney House - Catholic Secretariat: Box HP 350, Ho, V/R., Tel.: (03620) 28170, Msgr. Hilary Senoo, Msgr Wynnand Amewowo, Frs. Sylvester Agbezuge, Jesse Amedzi, Francis Nana Eboo.

KPANDO DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Tawiah Kpando: Immaculate Conception, Box 2, Frs. Appolinaris Anyomi, Sebastian Ametefe Vakpo: St. Peter, Box 40, Frs. Clemence Ashiara, Vincent Avudzi-Azila Have: Holy Cross, c/o Box 40, Vakpo, Rev. Fr. Paulin Akpafufu Dzemeni: St. Francis of Assisi, c/o Box 40, Vakpo, Rev. Fr. Paul H. Foster Olator : Ss. Peter & Paul, Box 8, Frs. Peter Amevor, Fidelis Kumado, Simon Peter E. Dagadu Sovie: St. Benedict, Box 12, Rev. Fr. Moses Ameveanku Alavanyo: St. Augustine, Box 48, Frs. Theodore Gakpe-Ntsri,

77 Samuel Sekpe Kpando Agbenoxoe: Our Lady of Lourdes, c/o Box 2, Kpan- do, Frs. Raphael Tawiah, Emmanuel Pani

HOHOE DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Mathias Denutsui Hohoe: St. Augustine, Box 3, Frs. Emmanuel Komla, Rapha- el Nutsugah Gbi Atabu: St. Aloysius, c/o Box 3, Hohoe, Rev. Fr. Anthony Dotse Hohoe: Holy Rosary, Box 41, Rev. Fr. Francis Agbaku- Mensah Hohoe: Trinity, c/o Box 3, Rev. Fr. Mathias Denutsui Liati; St. Joseph, Box 1, Rev. Fr. John Peter Agage Ve-Golokwati: Queen of Peace Parish, Box 29, Frs. James Ekudi, CSSp, Aloysius C. Getor, CSSp Lolobi: St. Michael, Box 40, Rev. Fr. Anthony Akpalu Likpe Mate: St. Joseph, Box 15, Rev. Fr. Michael Akai Likpe: St. Mary, Box 1, Rev. Fr. Theophilus Ameka Fodome: Sacred Heart, Box 7, Frs. Isaac Benuyenah, Eric Agbeko Mawusi

SCHOOLS Bishop Herman College, Box 46, Kpando Tel. (03623) 50801, Frs. Walter Agbetoh (HM), Patrick Afenyo, Peter Akabua OLA Senior High School, Box 25, Ho, Tel. (03620)26244 (Off.) 28182 (Sch.) Mrs. Bernadette Afesi (HM), Frs. Alex Ak- pah (Chaplain), Peter Justice Mawusi (Res.) St. Mary’s Seminary/Secondary School, Box 40, Lolobi via Hohoe, Frs. Paschal Afesi (HM), Paul Afetor (Rector) Nicholas Panku, John Winfred Bosso, Stephen Deh St. Agatha’s Commercial College and SHS, Box 186, Hohoe, Sr. Joyce Frances Nfodzo, SMMC, (Principal), Fr. Francis Agbaku-Mensah CYO Technical/Vocational Institute, Box 12, Sovie, Principal: Mr. Leonard Ashun, Rev. Fr. Moses Ameveanku (Chaplain) St. Daniel Comboni Technical/Vocational Institute, Box 88, Liati; Principal: Mr. Godfried K. Agbeteti, Rev. Fr. Peter Agage (Chaplain)

78 Rijnbeek Catholic School Complex, Box 2, Have, Frs. Pros- per Kwaku (HM) Benjamin Doh Gawu Mater Ecclesiae School, Sokode Gbogame, Box 394, Ho, Sr. Peace Omega SMMC, (Headmistress) Fr. Theodore Hevi (Chaplain) Mater Ecclesiae School, Box 186, Hohoe, Sr. Joyce Nfodzo, SMMC, (Headmistress), Fr. Francis Agbaku-Mensah (Chaplain) Holy Spirit School Complex, Ho, Ms. Salome Alorbi (Headmistress), Fr. Jesse Amedzi (Chaplain) Sacred Heart Senior High School, Box 14, Ho, Mr. Simon Agbogah (HM), Fr. Patrick D. Attah (Chaplain)

NON-CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS Awudome Senior High School, Tsito, Fr. Jeremiah Ankutsit- sia (Tutor) Agotime-Kpetoe Senior High School, Fr. Samuel Kuma (Tutor) Mawuli School, Ho, and Mawuko Girls SHS Ho. Msgr Cletus Egbi (Catholic Chaplain) Nurses Training College, Ho, Fr Sylvester Agbezuge (Catholic Chaplain), Sr. Scholastica Awotsitsi-Yabotsi, SMMC (Tutor) Ho Polytechnic: St Augustine Chaplaincy, Box 217, Ho, Rev. Fr. Lawrence Akli (Chaplain and Lecturer).

VOCATIONAL CENTRES Msgr Paul’s Garage and Training Centre: c/o Catholic Sec- retariat, Box HP 350, Ho Sr. Catherine’s Sewing/Show Room, SMMC - Catholic Sec- retariat, Srs. Elizabeth Setorwu, Georgina Kpeglo, and Matilda Sosu.

HIGHER INSTITUTIONS St. Francis’ College of Education, Box 100, Hohoe, Mr. D.M.K. Agbenuvor (Principal), Fr. Felix Akpah (Chaplain) St. Teresa’s College of Education, Box 129, Hohoe Mrs. Angelina Kutin-Tandoh (Principal), Fr. Bernard Toffah (Chaplain)

79 Bishop Holland Memorial Pastoral and Formation Centre, Sokode-Gbogame, Box 350, Ho. Msgr W. Amewowo (Director), Fr Theodore Hevi (Asst Director), Msgr A. Kornu (Centre Manager), Staff: Frs. Paul A. Agbodza and John D. Dormah.

FORMATION HOUSES Maria Gorretti Novitiate, SMMC, Sokode-Gbogame, Box HP 394, Ho. Sr. Mary-Ann Afiakwah (Novice Mistress) Franciscan Friars of Africa Formation House, Box 350, Ho. Br. Emmanuel D. Osei (Novice Master). St. Mary’s Seminary and Pre-Philosophy, Lolobi via Hohoe. Fr. Paul Afetor (Rector)

HOSPITALS/CLINIC Kpando: Margret Marquart Cath. Hospital, Box 97, Sr. Dr. Lucy Hometowu (Medical Director), Fr. Sylvester Mawusi (Chaplain), Drs. Kekeli Adanu and Mark Zigah, Mr. Emanuel Torde (Administrator) Anfoega Catholic Hospital: Box 30, Anfoega, Tel (03620)- 91346, Dr. Vishnu Nene Limon Abayateye (Medical Director), Rev. Fr. John Adanfo (Chaplain), Mrs. Stella C. Atepor- Gadagoe (Admn.) Liati St. George Clinic: c/o Box 1, Liati, Mr. Eric Agorti (Admin.) Sokode Mater Ecclesiae Clinic and Rehabilitation Centre, Box 394, Ho, Sr. Comfort Asinyo, SMMC (Admin.), Sr. Faustine Joan Ntem, SMMC, (Rehab Centre), Mr William Belson (Physician Assistant).

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Franciscan Friars of Africa (FFA): Catholic Secretariat, Box HP 350, Ho, Brs. John Deamesi, (Sup.), Emmanuel D. Osei, (Novice Master), Emmanuel Baku, Yohannes Etse, Charles Kporblenu Foyer de Charite, Christ the King of Peace, Alavanyo- Abehenease, Box 213, Hohoe; Main Land Lines: 03620 95468/03620 91256 (Hardly reliable) -Msgr. Gregory DANIELS -AKATA, Father/Director: 0208129775 /

80 Email:[email protected]; Community, Sr. Mary Miriam Mawusi ATTIPOE, Sr. Mary Agnes Charity TETTEY, Sr. Mary Sheila NYIDU, Sr. Mary Elizabeth AFESI, Sr. Mary Immaculate OW- OUKO, Sr. Mary Judith NUURAH, Sr. Theresa Turkson Com- munity Lines: 0208162862 / 0208162863 / 0205775108 / 0206837398 Servitium Christi, c/o Postal Agent, , Miss L.C.H. Dorge Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church (SMMC Sisters) Madonna House Community, Sokode-Gbogame, Box 394, Ho. Tel: (03620) – 91163. Srs: Comfort Ashinyo (L.SuP), Joan Faustina Ntem, Margaret Mavis Ankamah, Theresa Ayitey, Lucy Pitapi, Hellen Dzampo, Gertrude Simpiney, Matilda Sosu, Regina Letsa, Martha Duawome , Sokode-Gbogame. Srs. Peace Omega, Fran- cisca Ntem, Margaret Dzewu Maria Gorretti Novitiate, Sokode-Gbogame, Box HP 394, Ho. Sr. Mary-Ann Afiakwah (Novice Mistress) OLA Convent, SMMC, Box HP 394, Ho, Tel. 03620-28908. Sr. Martha Anobaah (Sup Gen), Sr. Grace Dekudezi (L. Sup), Srs. Stephanie Quarshie, Regina Gbemu, Penelope Wemegah, Grace Fiati Fatima Community,Box HP394, Ho. Tel: (03620) – 26729. Sr. Margaret Mary Akordor, (L.Sup), Srs. Rose Norgbedzi, Scho- lastica Awotsitsi-Yabotsi. Assisikofe Community, (Bishop’s House), Box HP 350, Ho. Sr. Elizabeth Setorwu, Sr. Georgina Kpeglo St. Theresa’s Community,Box 129, Hohoe. Srs. Janet Ofosu, (L. Sup), Juliana Ofori, Susan Sapah, Patience Akpandza St. Francis College of Education, Box 100, Hohoe. Sr. Theo- dora Adzayawo, Sr. Alberta Tornyesinu St. Agatha’s Community, Box 186, Hohoe. Tel: (03622) 22724. Srs. Joyce Frances Nfodzo (L.Sup), Millicent Elizabeth Afeadi, Jane Frances Quacoe, Cecilia Afari. Our Lady of Lourdes’ Community, Box 97, Kpando . Sr. Magdalene Toffah, (L.Sup) Sr. Justine Ayivor, Sr. Evelyn Afiyie, Sr. Dr. Lucy Hometowu Anfoega Community, Box 30, Anfoega. Sr. Georgina Fuglo, (L. Sup), Sr. Elizabeth Ann Krampa, Sr. Marie-Stella Degbor-

81 Sovie CYO Vocational Centre Community, Box 12, Sovie Srs. Cecilia Afari

PRIESTS/RELIGIOUS ABROAD Fr. Francis Azah – Studies (USA) Fr. Moses M. Apreku – Studies (USA) Fr. Michael J. Akposu – Studies (USA) Fr. Raphael A. Benuyenah – Studies (Jerusalem) Br. Severinus Torwoe, FFA – Studies (USA) Br. Isaac Damani, FFA – Studies (USA)

PRIESTS/RELIGIOUS ON ECCLESIASTICAL ASSIGNMENT Fr. Edmund Akordor (USA) Fr. Felix Atepor (Gaborone) Fr. William Horlu (Gaborone) Fr. Emmanuel Mawusi (St Peter’s Sem, Cape Coast) Fr. John Doe Dormah, (St Paul’s Seminary, Accra) Fr. Casmir Adjoe, (Central University College, Accra) Fr. Paul Hometorwu (Military Chaplaincy, Accra) Fr. Michael Perry Okyerefo (Sabbatical, Austria) Msgr. Richard Affrim (USA) Fr. Ted Kofitse (USA) Fr. Patrick Allala, (USA) Sr. Philothea Osibe, SMMC (ICF –Elmina) Sr. Dr. Beatrice Ntoso, SMMC, (UK)

LAY ORGANISATIONS Catholic Women’s Association - Knights of St. John- Knights of the Altar - Ladies Aux. of St. John Sacred Heart Confraternity - St. Vincent de Paul Legion of Mary - Holy Family Association St. Teresa Society - Catholic Nurses Guild Perpetual Help Society - Catholic Men’s Fellowship St. Anthony’s Guild - Friends of Poor Souls Association- Knights of Marshall - Holy Childhood Association Ladies of Marshall - Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO)- Couples for Christ (CFC)

STATISTICS OF HO DIOCESE - 2012 No. of Catholics 200,670 No. of Ghana Priests 91

82 No. of Missionary Priests 4 No. of Ghana Sisters 81 No. of Ghana Brothers 7 No. of Lay Missionaries 2

TYPE OF SCHOOL NUMBER OF UNITS POPULATION Kindergarten 96 7849 Primary 92 21521 JHS 30 SHS/Commercial/Vocational 6 10463 College of Education 2 1257 Theological Formation Centre 1 31

Hospitals 2 Clinics 2

Seminarians Minor: 45 Major: 19

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JASIKAN (ERECTED ON DECEMBER 19, 1994) Patron: St. Peter Claver Bishop: Most Rev. Gabriel Akwasi Ababio MANTE

Bishop’s House, Box JA 64, Jasikan, Tel: 024-3277688, 028- 9101550 Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Nsiah, Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan, Mobile 0275083686/0204597487/0542670743 Chancellor: Very Rev. Fr. Emil KANDER, Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan, Tel 027-9329156 Acting Financial Administrator: Rev. Fr. Norbert Okoledah, Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan, Tel. 024- 2618405 DIOCESAN DIRECTORS/MANAGERS Asst. Reg. Manager of Catholic Schools: Mr. G. G. K.OKYEREFO, R. C. JHS, Box JA 10, Jasikan Executive Secretary of Diocesan Health Service: Mr. Stannard Issah MAHAMA, Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Acting Coordinator, Diocesan Development Office: V. Rev. Fr. Emil Kander, Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Director of Pontifical Missionary Societies: Fr. Celestin ANANI-BOATENG, Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Coordinator of Youth Apostolate: Mr. Michael Akegie, Cath- olic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Director of Vocations: Rev. Fr. Prosper Atsu Hedagbui, Cath- olic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Director of Lay Apostolate: Mr. Jimmy Amati, Catholic Secre- tariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan Director of Liturgy: Fr. Francis OPOKU, Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan 84 Director of Biblical Pastoral Ministry and Religious Educa- tion: Fr. Christian ADU, C/o Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan Diocesan Coordinator, Department of Social Communica- tions: Director of Formation and Counselling Centre Nsuta: Rev. Msgr. Vincent Antie Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan,

CHAPLAINS/SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS St. Joseph’s Hospital: Rev. Fr. Mathias Kumesi (Chaplain) P. O. Box 33, Nkwanta, . Mary Theresa’s Hospital: Rev. Fr. Joseph DONKOR (Chaplain) P. O. Box 37, Dodi-Papase. Tel: 024-3311107 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO): Rev. Fr. Anselmus MAWUSI (Chaplain) Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan, Tel.: 024-6668466 Lay Apostolate: Fr. Pascal B. ANKAMAH (Chaplain) Catholic Secretariat, P. O. Box JA 64, Jasikan. Tel: 024- 3345240. Altar Servers Association: Catholic Women and Christian Mothers Associations: Fr. Joseph OPOKU (Chaplain) Knights of St. John: Fr. Matthias KUMESI (Chaplain) C/o Christ the King Catholic Church Baglo-Buem Knights and Ladies of Marshall: Fr. Justin B. OBIMPEH (Chaplain) C/o Sacred Heart Parish, Chinderi, Box 2, Sacred Heart Confraternity: Fr. Rudolf OFORI (Spiritual Di- rector) Box 3, Nkwanta, Volta Region Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Patrick W. TETTEY (Spiritual Di- rector) C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 64, Jasikan St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Celestin ANANI-BOATENG (Spiritual Director) Box 18, Dodi Papase Nkonya Senior High School: Fr. Emil KANDER (Chaplain) Box 18, Nkonya Ahenkro Krachi Senior High School: Fr. Joseph Kumah BADU (Chaplain) Box 82, Kete- Krachi

85 PARISHES JASIKAN DEANERY Dean: JASIKAN St. Peter Claver Cathedral, Box JA 1, Jasikan Administrator: Rev. Fr. Joseph Nsiah Associates: Fr. Peter Aberor Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. (English), 9.30 a.m. Outstations: Aboabo Nyigbe ,Abohire, Akaa, Akaa Tankey ,Akposso Kabo, Ala- vanyo , Apesokubi, Atonkor , Bowiri Amanfrom, Bowiri Kyirahin, Guaman, Ketsi Nkwanta, Kudje, , Nsuta, Oboase, Odei, Okagyakrom ,Okrabe, Takrabe, Tapa Abotoase, Tapa Amanfrom, Tapa Amanya, Tapa Appiakrom, Worawora, BAGLO- Christ the King, Box 1, Baglo-Buem: Pastor: Fr. Pius Agbeti: Sunday Mass: 8.30 a.m.; Outstations: Dzolu, Kute, Lekanti, Odumasi, Old Ayoma, New Ayoma. NKONYA WURUPONG- St. John Vianney Parish, Box 19, Nkonya Wurupong: Pastor: Fr. Charles Hodey Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m.; Outstations: Abotor, Adenkesu, Adzamansu, Ahenkro, Ahundwo, Asakyiri, Bumbula, Kwamekrom, Mangoase, Ntumda, Odumase. Tayi, Tepo, St. Augustine Abotoase (Quassi Parish) Pastor: Rev. Joseph Tebsis: Sunday Mass: 8.00am: Outstations: Worawora, Tapa Appiakrom, Tapa Amanfrom, Odei, Oboase Apesokubi, Alavanyo, Akpasso kabo TETEMAN- Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Box 6, Teteman-Buem Pastor: Fr. Moses Oduma Sunday Mass: 8.00 a. m.; Outstations: Adorkor, Awoma, Bodada, Ebutu, Kayadan, Motorway, Old Baika, Oseikrom, Nanankor New Baika.

KRACHI DEANERY Dean: Rev. Fr. Francis OPOKU KETE-KRACHI St. Michael’s Parish, Box 2, Kete-Krachi : Pastor: Prosper Atsu Hedagbui: Sunday Masses: 7.30 a. m. (St. Anne’s) 9.00 a.m. (St. Michael’s); Outstations: Abujuro, Bakpakofe, Bommoden, Dadekro, Ehiamankyene, Jerico, Kpatchu, Kwakuae, Lakeside, Monkra, Nanasewe, Osramani, Ntewusae, Twereso, Sebaja, Yaborae BANKA-- Christ the King Parish, C/o Catholic Secre- tariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan : Pastor: Fr. Francis OPOKU Sunday Masses: 8.00 a. m. (Lakeside) 9.30 a.m. (Christ the King) , Outstations: Agyem, Kparikpari, Kpelema, Lakeside, Motoca, Njari, Ofosu, Tumpuja, Tutukpene CHINDERI- Sacred Heart Parish, Box 2, via Kete-Krachi

86 Pastor: Fr. Lawrence Anani Quist Associate: Fr. Richard Baafi : Sunday Mass: 8.30 a. m. Outstations: Abrewankor, Akaniem, Anyinamae, Ayigbe Akura, Banda, Banda Buya, Bejamse, Borae Ahenfie , Borae Nkwanta, Borae No. 2 , Dindon, ,Grubi, Konado, Konkomba, Lakeside, Wanando Zongo Macheri, , Worenja KATANGA- Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan : Pastor: Fr. Patrick W. Tettey Sunday Mass: 9.00 a. m. Outstations: Adonkwanta, Adumadum, Akokrowa, Asukawkaw, Dormabin, Dzogbekofe, Kplesu, Kunda, Okanease, Tokuroano.

PAPASE DEANERY Dean: Fr. Norbert OKOLEDAH DODI-PAPASE- Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Box 18, Dodi- Papase : Pastor: Fr. Celestin ANANI-BOATENG: Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m. (Hospital) 9.00 a.m. (Parish) Outstations: Ahamansu, Ampeyo, Asuboe, Dodi-Mempeasem, Poase Cement, Titianyo, Todome. - Blessed Heart of Mary Parish, Box 56, Kadjebi Pastor: Fr. Norbert Okoledah, Asst: Fr. Peter Armah Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m.; Outstations: Asato, Dzamlome, Dzindzi, Menuso, Ketekpe, Kodibenu, Konsanba, Tabortodzi, Wawa NKWANTA- St. Theresa’s Parish, Box 3, Nkwanta, Volta Region: Pastor: Fr. Michael Odzangba, Asst: James K. A. Asreabe: Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. (Hospital) 9.00 a.m. (Parish) Outstations: Abrewankor, Alokpatsa, Ashiabre, Binbila, Damanko, Gekorong, Kabiti, Kechebi, Keri, Kpasa, Krontang, Kromase, Odomi, Odumasi, Panku, Pawa, Shiare, Tinjase, BREWANIASE- St. Barnabas Parish, C/o Catholic Secretari- at, Box JA 64, Jasikan: Pastor: Fr. John Bosco Keeke Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. ; Outstations: Ahondwo, Bontibor, Chaiso, Dufumkpa, Kontame, Nsumiensa, Pusupu, Salifu DODO-AMANFROM- Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box JA 64, Jasikan: Pastor: Fr. Frank Offic Sekyere: Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Outstations: Abubruwa, Akum, Berkpo, Beth- el, Dapaa, Dodofie, Dodo-Tamale, Koru, Obanda, Pampawie, Pepesu KPASA MISSION: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, C/o Box 3, Nkwanta, Volta Region.: Fr. Varghese Alphonse, OFM. Cap., (PP); Sunday Mass: 9.00am: outstation: Damanko, Bonatse, Tingase, Sibi, Ka- bunwiri, Nyakuma, Abunyanya Techdzina Capuchin Friars: Fr. Varghese Alphonse, OFM. Cap., Fr. Godfrey Pereira, OFM. Cap., Bro Joseph , OFM. Ca

87 SCHOOLS/VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES Father Dogli Vocational Technical Institute, New Ayoma C/o Box JA 64, Jasikan. Tel: 03622- 22576. Principal: Fr. Cletus M. Forson ;Tel: 024-5286420 Chaplain: Fr. Richard Baafi St. Theresa Vocational Training Centre, Chinderi, C/o Box 2, Kete-Krachi Centre Manager: Fr. Justin B. Obimpeh; Tel: 024-2170336 Women and Development Project & Micro Finance Insti- tute (WAD-MFI), C/o Box 3, Nkwanta, Volta Region Project Coordinator: Mrs. Patricia Formadi-Aniwah Tel: 024-6403533, 027-3790756

HOSPITALS/CLINICS St. Mary Theresa Hospital, Box 37, Dodi-Papase Administrator: Mr. Stannard Issah MAHAMA Medical Team: Dr. Mark Ofori-Adjei (Medical Officer-in- Charge) and Dr. Emmanuel Oghenovo St. Joseph’s Hospital, Box 33, Nkwanta Administrator: Sr. Rose SUMAH, OLA Medical Officers: Dr. George Gowan Omale, Dr. Augustus Tettey, Rev. Fr. Mathias Kumesi (Chaplain) St. Luke’s Clinic, Chinderi, C/o Box 2, Kete-Krachi Administrator: Mr. Anthony K. Addae Medical Assistant: Sr. Agnes Amevor, SMMC

RELIGIOUS HOUSES OLA Sisters (OLA) St. Joseph’s Community: Box 33, Nkwanta, via Kadjebi Sisters (OLA): Rose SUMAH, Patricia ROBLEDO, Faustina ANAKWA, Lucy DUMENU, Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church (SMMC) St. Luke’s Community, Chinderi C/o Box 2, Kete-Krachi Sisters Agnes AMEVOR, Gifty TETTEY, Immaculata Community: C/o Bishop’s House, Box JA 64, Jasikan. Sisters: Esther HONUGA( Postulant Mistress) St. Anne’s Community, Box 2, Kete-Krachi.

88 Srs. Francisca Ntem, Regina Gbemu Ayoma community: Srs. Sara Akom, Gloria Nyadanu

PRIESTS ON SECONDMENT Fr. Simon AGBOSO Canada Fr. Emmanuel KOSIKUMAH Jasikan College of Education Fr. Prosper ABOTSI St. Paul’s Catholic Seminary, Sowutuom Fr. Francis AGBLEY (Major) 4BN – UADDARA BARRACKS, KUMASI Fr. Emil Kander Nkonya Senior High School, Nkonya Ahenkro Fr. Joseph Kumah BADU Krachi Senior high School, Kete Krachi

STATISTICS

No. of Catholics 149,455 No. of Ghanaian Priests 45 No. of Expatriate Priests 2 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 15 No. of Expatriate Sisters

SCHOOL STATISTICS

Type of School No. No. of Students

Kindergarten 35 4,361 Primary 55 11,419 J. H. S. 23 6,248 Vocational 2 2,281

LAY ORGANISATIONS

Altar Servers Association Catholic Charismatic Renewal Catholic Men’s Fellowship Catholic Nurses Guild Catholic Women Association Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Christian Mothers Association Knights and Ladies of Marshall League of Tarcisians Sacred Heart Confraternity St. Anthony’s Guild Knights of St. John and Ladies Aux. International Catholic Organisation for Social and Religious Advancement (COSRA)

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KETA–AKATSI Patron: Christ the King, St. Michael Bishop: Most Rev. Anthony Kwami Adanuty DD, STL SSL Bishop’s House, Box AKT 90, Akatsi, V/R Tel. Office 03626-44425, Fax: 03626-44241; Tel. Res. 03626- 44198 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Vicar General: V. Rev. Msgr. Leonard Hope Hormeku Box 90, Akatsi, Tel. 03626-44186 Chancellor: Fr. Box 90, Akatsi, V/R Financial Admin.: Fr. James Amuzu, Box 90, Akatsi, V/R Tel. 03626-44425 Accountant: Sr. Mable Adorkor-Atsyor Dioc. Health Administrator: Mr. Christian Akoto-Brown, Box 11, , V/R (Executive Secretary): Tel. 03626-44154/44189 Asst. Regional Manager of Schs.: Bishop’s Secretary: V. Rev. Msgr. Peter Huletey Box 90 Akatsi Tel: 03626-44187 Secretariat: Ms. Benedicta Dakpasa College of Consultors: VRev. Msgr. Leonard Hormeku,. Joseph Agoha,. Peter Huletey, VRev. Moses Attah Debre, Felix Senyo, Victor Ashiagbor, Johnson Edzi, Paul Dzumador Priests Senate: VRev. Msgr. Leonard Hormeku, Moses Attah Debre, James Amuzu, Paul Dzumador, Msgr. Joseph Agoha, Patrick Asamoah, Johnson Edzi, Giancarlo Frigerio, SC, Victor Ashiagbor, Msgr. Peter Huletey, Felix Senyo, John Odzangba, Paul Torsu DIOCESAN DIRECTORS & LEADERS: DEPSOCOM: Tel: 03626-44737 Fax: 03626-44241 Mob. 0243 -324471 Fr. Valentine Gregory Hlovor, E-mail: [email protected] Vocations: Fr. Paul Dzumador Catechetics: Sr. Theodora Adzayawo, SMMC Laity: Msgr. Joseph G. Agoha Liturgy: Fr. Michael Gbordzor

90 Sacred Heart Confraternity: Mr. Ayivor Vocational Training Schools: Dioc. Vocation Team: Fr. Michael Gbordzor Dioc. Youth Co-ordinator: Ms. Benedicta Dakpatsa Dioc. Socio-Economic Development Co-ordinator: Msgr. Peter Huletey Dioc. Co-ordinator, Women & Development: Ms Veronica Dzakpasu Lay Apostolate: Mr. Augustine Mikado Pastoral Care for Women & Diocesan Council for Women: Sr. Genevieve Afordofe SMMC Faith & Culture Department: Msgr. Peter Huletey Pontifical Missionary Societies: Fr. Johnson Edzi DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS: Laity: Fr. James Mikado Youth: Fr. Victor Ashiagbor Married Couples: Fr. Theophilus Habadah Men’s Fellowship: Fr. Moses Debre Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Fr. Harry Barawusu St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Gideon Fianya Friends of the Poor Souls: Fr. Moses Debre Sacred Heart: Fr. Mark Fianyah Catholic Youth Organisation: Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Paul Dzumador Sacred Heart Shrine, Tornu: Fr. Mark Akpene Etsey Women’s Organisations: Choirs: Msgr. Joseph Gbortsu Agoha

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE (Times: all a.m.) Akatsi, Christ the King Cathedral: 9.00 Abor, St. Theresa: 7.00, 9.00 , The Risen Christ: Ss. Peter & Paul: 9.00 , St. Francis: 9.00 Atiavi, St. Anthony: 9.00 Juapong, St. Francis: 9.00 Keta St. Michael Co-Cathedral: 7.00, 9.00 St. Anthony: 7.00, 9.00 Dzelukope St. Peter Claver: 7.00, 9.00 Dzodze Sts. Peter & Paul: 9.00 Sogakope, Holy Cross: 9.00 Tadzewu, Holy Trinity: 9.00

91 Tegbi, St. Anthony: 9.00 Viefe, St. Benedictus: 9.00

RESIDENT STATIONS Akatsi Deanery: Dean: Akatsi (1941): Christ the King Cathedral, Box 150, Frs. Felix Senyo (Adm.), Alain Guenou Outstations: (21) Adzikame, Afatsagbleve, Agbedrafor, Atsiekpui, Gefia, Live, Lokokorfe, Torve, Wlitey, Wodome, Xavi,Monome, Ngblebi,Agordoe, Torgbo- kope,Gonikope,Avevi, Nyorgbortey, Adetsewui,Lofetsume, Yaluvi Abor(1923): St. Theresa, Box 1 Frs. John Odzangba,(PP) Johnson Hoeglah, Franklin Adzaho Oustations: (33) Afeyime, Afife, Afonyaga, Agorve North, Agorve South, Agorweme, Akuave, Anyako, Atidzive, Atiteti, Awalavi, Awata, Avenorfedo, Avenorpeme, Dorve- me, Dzrakete, Dzogadze, Eleme-Sovi, Ewu, Glikpome, Havene, Heluvi, Letiofedo, Netsime, Nolofi, Sasieme, Tsiyinu, Tsiame, Weme, Weta, Klenormadi, Nolofi, Awata, Tadzewu(1986): Holy Trinity, Box DJ 136, Tadzewu via Dzo- dze: Fr. Vincent Agboli Outstations (10): Lume, Kutinu, Ative, Ohawu, Awasive, Asafotsi, Kpota, Ashi- agborvi, Xife, Torkpo-Zomayi Atiavi (1924)/Hatorgodo(1934): St. Anthony, Fr. David Ahiaxornu. Outstations: Hatorgodo, Lawoshime, Agorvinu, Bayive, Suipe, Akeve -Gui

Keta Deanery: Keta(1890): St. Michael Co-Cathedral, Box 10, Keta, Tel: 03626- 42424; Fr. Johnson Edzi (Administrator) Outstation: Vodza, St. Joseph Tegbi(1891): Fr. Theodore Agbekudzi, Msgr. Joseph Kpeglo (In Res.)Tel. 03626-42418: Outstations: Tegbi_Agbedrafor, Woe- Akrobodzi, Woe-Central Anloga: St. Francis of Assisi, Box 19, Anloga: Fr. James Mikado: Outstations: Atiehife, Atorkor, Whuti, Akplorwotorkor, Alakple, Salo, Tunu, Atito Dzelukope: St. Peter Claver, Box 234, Dzelukope Tel: 03626-42424 Frs.: Paul Dzumador, J. Cramers SMA (In Res.)

Denu Deanery: V Rev. Patrick Asamoah Denu: St. Anthony, Box 1, Denu, Tel. 03625-30539

92 Msgr. Joseph Gbortsu Agoha, (PP), Fr. Ignatius Edem Attipoe (Assit. PP): Outstations: Adina, Agbozume, Akame, Amedzikope, Anlo-Afiadenyigba, Dog- bekope, Nogokpo, Tetekorpe, Blekusu, Kpoglu Aflao: Ss. Peter & Paul, Box 183, Aflao, Tel: 03625-30282 Fr. Avinu Outstations: Aflao Border, Huime, Akporpkloe, Finohokope, Dzatakope, Anoenu Dzodze: Ss. Peter & Paul, Box 10, Dzodze Frs.: Peter Nangah, Mark Etsey (Sacret Heart Shrine), Amegashiti, (Assit. PP) Matthias Ganyo (In Res. St. Anthony’s Hospital) Outstations: Ave-Afiadenyigba, Avega, Dzodze Hospital, Ave-Dakpa, Dzalele, Exi, Gbegbekope, Ave-Hevi, Penyi, Posmonu, Tornu, Kasu Viepe: St. Benedictus,Tel:03625-30199: Fr. Patrick Asamo- ah: Outstations: Agbogbome, Agblekpui, Gamadzra, Avisekorpe/Kporpeyia Sogakope Deanery: Dean: VRev. Johnson Edzi Sogakope: Holy Cross, Box 54, Sogakope; Fr.: Johnson Edzi: Outstations: Adutor, Agbakope, Agorhome, Agorkpo, Dabala, Dabala Junction, Dzogborve, Gonu, Sasekope, Xikpo, Hlevi, Lakpo, Yorkutikpo, Avuto, Hlortorto Juapong: St. Francis of Assisi, Box 21, Juapong: Fr.: Paul Torsu, Outstations: Agbodokope, Apeguso, Fodzoku, Mpakadam, Nkwakubew, Nnudu, Volo Adidome: The Risen Christ, Box 49, Adidome-Mafi Tel 03625 -210301; Frs. Techie William (PP), Mark-Akpene Etse, Outsta- tions: Bakpa-Dzani, Mafi-Akyemfo, Whuti, Deveme, Mafi-Tsakpo, Mafi-Tove, Mafi- Kutime Mafi-Kumase: Good Shephard Catholic Church , P . O. Box 11, Mafi– Ku- mase Frs. MCCJ: Eugenio Petrogalli( PP) Godwin Kornu, Joseph Rabbiosi (In residence)

SEMINARY St. Paul’s Minor Seminary, Box 37, Denu Rector: Fr. Emmanuel Amedzi

SCHOOL St. Paul’s Secondary School, Box 37, Denu Mr S.E.K. Adzamli (HM), Fr. Emmanuel Kpodo (Chapl.)

VOCATIONAL CENTRES Vocational Training Schools Ms Miek Stevens (Dir.)

93 St. Agnes Vocational Training Centre, Box 45, Abor Ms. Angela Dedzoogbe (Principal) St. Theresa Centre for the Handicapped Box 1, Abor, Tel. 03626-31454 Fr. Giancarlo Frigerio, SDC, (Director Bro. Antonio Riva Comboni Vocational Training Centre Box SK 54, Sogakope, Tel. 024 4528934/4849812 Fr. Riccardo Novati MCCJ (Director) Fr. Michael Elorm Gbordzor (Prin.)

HOSPITAL / CLINICS Abor: Weme Sacred Heart Hospital, Box 14 Mr. Bismark Dufe (Adm.), Drs: Pius K. Mensah, Casimir Ejiodgu Chijioke Dzodze: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Box 11, Tel. 03626-44514 Mr. Christian Akoto-Brown (Adm.) Drs: William Dwamena, Felix Sodzi-Tettey, Adorkor Sodzi-Tettey (Mrs.) Sogakope: Comboni Polyclinic, Box 95 Sogakofe Rev. Fr. Riccardo Noviti (Director) Printing Press: Comboni Printing School, Box SK 105, Sogakofe, Tel 0244- 528934, E-mail: [email protected] Fr. Ricardo Novati, MCCJ (Dir.) St. Theresa Printing Press, Box 37, Abor

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church (SMMC) St. Anthony Community, Box 11, Dzodze Srs. Margaret Mary Adukonu, Justine Avornyo-Kpodo, Mary Consolata Ntenye, Marie Victorine Dorkenoo Mother House Community, Box 234, Dzelukope, Tel: 03626- 42556: Srs. Mary Prisca Agbevor (Sup), Irene Georgina Akoto, Francisca Kumevor, Mary Immaculate Heart Community, Box 20, Keta Srs. Elelyn Adom, Justine Agbeko. Bishop’s House, Box 90, Akatsi Sacred Heart Community, Box 14, Abor

94 Srs. Arcade Eleeza, Victora Osorade, Mabel Adokor , Lucy Mavis Kwadanah Angina Merici Community– Kate– Srs. Genevieve Afordo- fe, Lucy Peace Agbuisi. Servants of Charity - Guanellians Don Guanella House, Box 37, Abor Fr. Gioncarlo Frigerio (Sup), Bro. Antonio Riva

PRIESTS ON ASSIGNMENT OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Fr. Francis Geraldo, Studies, Canada) Fr. Alexander Salakpi, (Studies, USA) Fr. Johannes Dedoh (Studies, Italy) Fr. Winfred Sraha, (, Accra) Fr. Paul Anyidoho (Canada)

STATISTICS of Keta-Akatsi Diocese No. of Catholics 120271 No. of Ghanaian Priests 38 No. of Expatriate Priests 6 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 17 No. of Expatriate Brothers 1 Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 117 13,219 Primary 136 25,169 J.S.S. 58 6,179 Secondary/S.S.S. 1 1,010 Vocational 3 525 Hospitals 2 Clinics (Polyclinic) 1 Seminarians Minor 34 Major 22

LAY ORGANISATIONS Sacred Heart Confraternity Catholic Youth Organization Holy Childhood Society Charismatic Renewal Prayer Group Christian Mothers Association Catholic Women Association COSRA St. Anthony’s Guild Married Couples Association Friends of Poor Souls Association Knights of the Altar Knights of Marshall Knights of St. John Ladies Aux. of St. John Ladies of Marshall Legion of Mary Perpetual Help Confraternity Catholic Men’s Fellowship Young Christian Students Movement

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KOFORIDUA BISHOP: Most Rev. Joseph kwaku AFRIFAH-AGYEKUM, DD; PATRONS: ST GEORGE AND MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN. (ERECTED: NOVEMBER 21, 1992) Box KF 625, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-22536(Office), 03420- 20077(Residence),Fax: 03420-22728; E-mail: [email protected] Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Francis TWUM-BARIMAH Box KF 625, Koforidua, Tel: 03420-22536: E-mail:[email protected] Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Joseph QUAINOO AGGREY Box KF 625, Koforidua, Tel. 03420-26138, 03420-21013 (Res.) Secretary to the Bishop: Rev. Fr. Andrew Makafui QUARSHIE : E-mail:[email protected]/[email protected] (office), Cell phone:0243-443463 Tel: 03420-22536 / Fax: 0342-22728 (Office) Financial Administrator/PMS: V. Rev. Fr. Justin Frankson MENSAH, Box KF 625, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-22536 Fax: 03420- 22728 (Office) E-mail: [email protected] Financial Administrator’s Staff: Sr. Mary Magdalen AGYAPONG, HDR, Mr. Felix ZINIEL, Miss Augustina SANYAREBEKA SECRETARIAT: Box KF 625, Koforidua, Ghana. Tel: 03420- 22536 Fax: 03420-22728; E-mail: [email protected] Web- site: www.kofdiocese.org; Office Assistant: Lucy ARTHUR JACKSON Diocesan Pastoral &Training Centre: V Rev. Fr. Justin F. Mensah (Ag. Director) and Rev. Fr. Moses Agorjesu Centre Manager: Mr. Paul Edusei Box KF 1750, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-26137 Regional Manager of Schools: Ms. Benedicta AYITE Box KF 476, Koforidua. Tel. 03420-23102. E-mail: [email protected]

96 Religious Education: Dept. of Socio-Economic Development: Rev. Msgr. Alex Bobby BENSON DPTC, Box 1750, Koforidua Tel. 03420- 26137 Agricultural Officer: Dept. of Social Communications: Rev. Frs. Anthony AGYE- MANG-BONSU and Ebenezer AMO-ODURO Education: Rev. Msgr. Alex BOBBY BENSON Justice and Peace Coordinator: Rev. Msgr. Paul LAWER KODJO. Liturgy & Translation: V. Rev. Fr. Sylvester AGYAPONG Diocesan Laity Chaplain: V. Rev. Fr. Anthony AGYEMANG- BONSU Diocesan Chaplain of Charismatic Renewal: Rev. Msgr. Francis TWUM-BARIMAH (Ag.) Dept. of Health (Executive Secretary): Mr. Victus K. Kpesese Box KF 1750, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-26137 E-mail: [email protected] Clergy and Religious: V. Rev. Fr. Dionisio NELLAS, SVD Marriage & Family Life: V. Rev. Fr. Joseph QUAINOO AGGREY Box KF 1750, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-26137 Lands & Estates: V. Rev. Fr. Joseph QUAINOO AGGREY and Rev. Fr. Michael Awuah-Ansah (Asst) Box KF 1750, Koforidua Coordinator of Catechetics and Biblical Apostolate: V. Rev. Frs. Charles B. AHENKORAH and Paul EFFAH DANKYI Box KF 1750, Koforidua, Tel: 03420-26137 Diocesan Youth Chaplain & Director of Vocations: Rev. Frs. Ernest AMOAKO OPARE (Ag.) and Moses AGORJESU, Box KF, Koforidua. Tel: 03420-22137; E-mail: [email protected] Clinical Pastoral Education Unit/Mathew 25: Rev. Msgr. Alex Bobby BENSON; C/O. Box KF 2807, Koforidua. Tel: 020- 8183671/03420-22566

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE (KOFORIDUA) St. George Cathedral: 6:20 am. (), 9:00 a.m. (English) St. Bakhita (Old Estates): 8:30am (English) St. Dominic (Adweso): 8:30 am. (Twi & English)

97 St. Theresa (): 7:00 am. (Twi & English) St. Michael/St. Joseph (Oyoko 9:30/Asokore 7:30: am.) Twi

KOFORIDUA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Andrew Kwami Dunyo St. George Cathedral, Koforidua, Sunday Mass 6:20 am, 9 am, Box KF 20, Koforidua Tel: 03420-22517 V. Rev. Fr. Felix DAVORDZI (Administrator) and Rev. Fr. Au- gustine William ASANTE (Associate Adm.) Effiduase: St. Theresa’s, Sunday Mass 7am, St. Theresa, Box KF 58, Effiduase.; Tel. 03420-21633, V. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agyemang-Bonsu, (Pastor) Frs Emmanuel OFORI ADAMP- TEY and Moses AGORJESU (In Res.) Asokore: St. Joseph The Worker, Sunday Mass 7:30am. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel O. ADAMPTEY (Priest in-charge) Adweso Estates: St. Dominic, Sunday Mass 8:30am, Box KF 1724, Koforidua.; Tel: 03420-25109 (Parish), 03420-25440 (Residence) V. Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Quaye-Foli, SVD and Rev. Fr. Daniel DANKYI ODEI, SVD (Assist.)E-mail: [email protected] : Sacred Heart, Sunday Mass 7am, 9am, Box 3, Tel. 03420-24232; Rev. Fr. Martin KOG NINNANG, SVD Akim : St. Francis of Assisi, Sunday Mass 7am, Box 108; V. Rev Fr. Andrew K. DUNYO (PP) and Fr. Eric Ankomah DAMOAH (Assistant) Larteh – Akwapim: Mary Queen & Mother, Box 33. Tel. 020- 8296564Rev. Fr. Ignatius AMPONSAH(PP) Old Estates: St. Bakhita, Sunday Mass 8:30am, Box KF 2732, Koforidua, Tel.0246-799015 V. Rev. Fr. Joseph QUAINOO AGGREY (Priest in-Charge), Fr. Andrew M. QUARSHIE (Assistant)

NKAWKAW DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Charles B. Ahenkorah Nkawkaw: St. Michael, Box13, Nkawkaw Tel: 03431-22260 V. Rev. Fr. Bright K. AGYEPONG (PP), Rev Fr. Emmanuel ANGMOR (Assistant) Peter DEBRAH (Chaplain- St. Michael SHS,Akoasi) : St. John the Baptist, Sunday Mass 7am, Box 85

98 Anyinam, Tel. 028-9101709.; V. Rev Fr. Charles BONIFACE AHENKORAH (PP), and Rev. Fr. Prince HORSU (Assistant). Akrofufu Rectorate: St. Peter’s c/o Box 85 Anyinam Rev. Fr. Moses HUADJI (Priest in-Charge) Kwahu-Tafo: Our Lady of Good Counsel, Box 14. Tel. 02444-293373; V. Rev. Fr. Henry DUAH, SVD Pepease-Kwahu: Christ the King, C/o Box 14, Kwahu-Tafo. Tel.020-8169684, Rev. Fr. Raphael GYAPONG FREMPONG (Priest in-charge) Kwahu Praso Quasi Parish: St. Theresa’s, Sunday Mass 7:00am. Box 24, Kwahu Praaso; Rev. Fr. Christian A. DART- EY (Priest in-Charge)

AKIM-ODA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Sylvester AGYAPONG Akim-Oda: Our Lady of Fatima, Sunday Mass 9:30am, Box 148, Tel. 034292-2139; All Saints: Sunday Mass: 7:30am V. Rev. Fr. Sylvester AGYAPONG (PP), Rev. Frs.Frederick ABU (Assist.) and Charles AGBESI GAGODO (Chaplain, St. Francis Snr High & Tech Sch.) Akim-Swedru: St. Andrew, Sunday Mass 7:30am, Box 4, Tel. 0244-170837; V. Rev. Frs. Christopher N. Deh (PP) Eric Evans AKAHOHO (Assist.) Ntronang: Blessed Sacrament, Sunday Mass 7am, Box 20, New-Abirem, Tel: 024-6647025, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel G. ADARKWAH (PP) Akim : St. John, Sunday Mass 7:30am, Box 2, Tel. 034292-2785; Rev. Fr. Paul K. TORDZRO (Priest in-Charge) : Christ the King, Sunday Mass 7:00am, c/o Box 20 New Abirem., Rev. Fr. William KUSIME (Priest in-Charge) Akroso: Our Lady of Lourdes, c/o Box 148, Rev. Fr. James BUAH-NKWANTABISAH (Priest in-Charge)

ASAMANKESE DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Paul EFFAH-DANKYI

ASAMANKESE: St. Mary, Box 114, Tel. 020-8160644 V. Rev. Fr. Paul EFFAH DANKYI (PP) and Rev. Fr. Michael

99 AWUAH-ANSAH (Chaplain, St. Thomas Snr. High & Tech. Sch.) Akwatia: St. Anthony, Box 58, Tel. 024-4866418 Rev. Fr. Samuel PARKOO (Priest in-Charge), Michael A. NU- MEKEVOR Jnr. (Chaplain, St. Roses Snr. High Sch.) Kade: St. Catherine, Box 94, Kade Tel.020-9002121 V. Rev. Fr. Ebenezer AMO-ODURO (PP) Frs. Frank TEYE ADDEY (Assist.) and Stephen ASARE (In Res.) -Nsawam: St. Joseph, Sunday Mass 8:30, Box 147, Tel: 03426 – 22263, Rev. Frs. Augustine FREMPONG and Nicholas ADJEI, (In Residence) Nsawam: St John, Box 296, Tel. 03426-22534, V. Rev. Fr. George AKYEAMPONG (PP). Suhum: St. Theresa, Sunday Mass 9:30, Box 104, Tel. 03425-22350, Rev. Frs. John Gabriel OWUSU-FREMPONG (PP), and Daniel TACKIE (Assistant) Asuom : St. Michael, c/o Box 94, Kade Rev. Fr. Stephen ASARE (Priest in-Charge)

KROBO DEANERY Agomanya: Holy Trinity, Sunday Mass 6:20 am and 9:30 am, Box 10, Odumase-Krobo, Tel.0246-760230; V. Rev. Fr. Joseph A.A. ASUMADU (PP), Rev Frs. Bernard SOETOR (Assist.) and Dominic OKLETEY (In Residence) Somanya: St. Peter, Sunday Mass 9: am, Box 123, Somanya, Tel. 0242-332381; Rev. Frs. Raphael NIMOH APPIAH (Priest in-Charge) and Samuel TETTEH SIAW (Assistant) : St. Barbara, Sunday Mass 7am, Box 56, Akosombo. Tel: 03430-20334; V. Rev. Fr. Robert SACKEY (PP) : St. Augustine, Box 25, Tel. 020-8203380 V. Rev. Frs. Dionisio NELLAS, SVD and Rev. Fr. Daniel Selasie K. AGAH, SVD (Assist.) Osonson: Our Lady of Lourdes, Box 55, Tel: 03430-21511; Rev. Frs. Joseph PANABANG, SVD Nkurakan: St. Stephen, C/O Box KF 625, Koforidua Rev. Fr. Richard DORDUNU (Priest in-Charge)

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SCHOOLS: Pope John Senior High and Minor Seminary, Headmaster: Mr. Lawer Odenteh, Box 370, K’dua, Tel: 03420- 20471; Msgr. Francis TWUM-BARIMAH (RECTOR, Minor Seminary) Box KF 2183, Koforidua., Frs. Aloysius E. MENSAH (Assit. Headmaster, Domestic), Jerry MANOMEY (School Chaplain), Andrew M. QUARSHIE (In Res.), Anthony BAIDEN AMISSAH (Chaplain St. Joseph’s Hosp. & Koforidua Prisons) St. Martin Senior High School, Box 306, Adoagyiri-Nsawam, Tel. 03421-22114; Mr. Joseph Cudjo ATSUVI (HM), Rev. Frs. Bernard APPIAH, SVD, Wilfred D’SOUZA, SVD (Chaplain) Fr. Emil Setsoafia, SVD. St. Paul’s Tech. School, Kukurantumi-Akim, Box 3, Tel: 034 202 4062; : Bros. SVD. Stephen Bonsu, Bernardus Tang, Oswald Bangfo, Rev. Fr. Martin Ninnang, (Chaplain). St. Peter Senior High School, Box 17, Nkwatia-Kwahu Mr. Matthias KUDIABOR (Headmaster), Rev Frs: Daniel LENWAH, SVD, (Asst. Headmaster) and Joseph ADDAI, SVD (Chaplain) St. Rose’s Senior High School, Box 31, Akwatia Mrs. Margaret BANGFU (HM), Sr. Chris-Shiale DAMALIE, HDR ; Rev. Fr. Michael A. NUMEKEVOR JNR (Chaplain) Madonna School, P.O.Box KF 1720, Koforidua, Tel: 0342022770 Srs. SSpS: Mary Lamisi Adomolga, (Headmistress), Katherine Quigley, Orthopaedic Training Centre, Box 306, Nsawam. Tel. 03421-22031.Br. Tarcisius DE RUYTER, SVD (Director) E-mail : [email protected] St. Agatha’s School (Prim/JHS Day/Boarding) Box 42, Akim- Swedru; Srs. Lucy SASU, HDR, (Headmistress) and Augustina Kakra FOSUAA-ANTWI, HDR. St. Francis Day Senior High & Technical School, Akim Oda. Mrs. Elizabeth SASU (Headmistress) St. Joseph’s Tech. Institute, P. O. Box 14, Kwahu Tafo Mr. Seth Amoah (Principal) Asamankese Women’s Vocational Training Centre, Box

101 114: Ms. Felicia AKAPAME (Prin.) Mt. Mary College of Education, Box 19, Somanya. Mr. Peter Attafuah (Principal.) Very Rev. Fr. Ernest Amoako- Opare (Registrar) Rev. Fr. Sebastian OWUSU MENSAH (Tutor/Chaplain) St. Anne’s Voc. School, Nuaso, Box 70, Odumase-Krobo Sr. Lucy Bridget Osei, HDR (Headmistress) St. Dominic Senior High Sec. School, Pepease-Kwahu Mr. Jacob Y. Boafo (HM) St. Michael’s Senior High School, P. O. Box Akoasi - Nkawkaw, Mr. Lawrence AWI (Headmaster) Rev. Fr. Peter Debrah (Chaplain Our Lady of Fatima School (KG/Prim/JHS/Day/Boarding) Box 280, Odumase-Krobo. Tel:. 0265191603/0342192440 Srs. Gifty GODWYL, HDR, (Headmistress) Martha Hukporti, HDR and Bernice Zita AKORLI Holy Family Nurses’ Training College, Box 13, Nkawkaw Mad. Jessie A Appiagyei (Prin.) St. Thomas Senior High & Technical Sch., Box 196, Asa- mankese. Rev. Fr. Michael AWUAH-ANSAH (Chaplain) St. Paul’s Senior Sec. School, P. O. Box 14, Asakraka. Mr Theo-Thad Sanco-Morbu (Headmaster) St. George’s Vocational Institute, Box KF 20, Koforidua Tel. 03420- 22517 (Parish), Madam Hannah BOAKYE (Prin.)

NOVITIATES/POSTULANCY Divine Word Novitiate (SVD), Box 17, Nkwatia-Kwahu Frs. SVD: George Angmor (Novice Master) Rafael Mesi (Asst.) Handmaids of the Divine Redeemer Novitiate (HDR) Novitiate, Box 1918, Koforidua. Tel. 03420-20166 Sr. Consolata AGYAPONG, (Novice Mistress) HDR, Francisca Asiedua APPIAH, HDR (Voc. Directress) HDR Postulancy, Box 31 Akwatia; Sr. HDR: Lawrencia Sosu Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSPS) Mother Maria House, Koforidua: Box KF 1720, Koforidua Tel:034 2025478, Srs. SSpS: Hanna Lellek , Katherine Quigley

102 HOSPITALS: Nkawkaw, Holy Family Hospital, Hospital Administrator: Mr. Stephen ABOAGYE Medical Superintendent: Dr. Sylverius AMUZU Box 516, Tel. 03431 – 22207, FAX (00233) 03431 –22269 E-mail: [email protected] ; P.O.Box 516, Nkawkaw Tel 0342222081; Srs. SSpS: Marcelina Gruszka, Carmen Bravo, Rowena Cardinoza, Scholastika Jenau, Elzbieta Skora, Yulia Wijlestari, Monica Duarte Pinto, Beata Grodz St. Dominic’s Hospital, Akwatia, Box 59, Hospital Administrator: Mr. Daniel BEMPONG and Miss. Cyn- thia ANABA (Deputy) Medical Superintendent: Dr. Mercy DAWSON Srs. HDR: Margaret Mary WOEDI, Georgina JIAGGEY, Barbara AIDOO, Martin de Porres JOHNSON, Charles SESENYO, Victoria JESSEY, Celestine DOVLO. V. Rev. Fr. Paul ABANKWAH (Financial Controller/Business Manager) Fr. Philip EKOW TAYLOR (Chaplain) St. Joseph’s Hospital, Effiduase Brothers of St. John of God Hospital Administrator: Isaac Rock KUMAH Medical superintendent: Dr. Ebenezer MANTEY Director: Stephen OBKU, OH Box KF 40, K’dua, Tel. 03420-22641(Hospital), 03420-22210 (Community), 03420-24221; Bros. Abel FORMINYEN, OH (Superior), Joseph Asiam, OH, James Yiadom, OH St. Martin de Porres Hospital, Agomanya Hospital Administrator: Mr. Osei Owusu BEMPAH Medical superintendent: Dr. Gospel AGANAH (Med. Officer in- Charge) Box 10, Odumase-Krobo Srs. Emmanuella AWUDZA, HDR, Florence BAGIDAH, HDR, HDR, Veronica AMPONSAH, HDR, Cecilia APPIAH, HDR, Regina Benedicta OTOO, HDR, Mary Bernadette NINSEN, HDR, Agartha KUDO, HDR,

CLINIC Catholic Clinic, Box 45 Srs. Catherine AKORDOR, HDR (Sr. In-charge), Roselyn AMEDEKE, HDR.

103 Ofoase, St. John’s Clinic, Sr. Florence ADZAKPA, HDR . Ntronang, St. Michael’s Clinic & Maternity, Box 7, Srs. Claudia SETORDJIE, HDR, Lucy OSEI Notre Dame Clinic, Nsawam, Box 306, Adoagyiri-Nsawam Tel. [email protected] Sr. Cecilia GROS, SSND, (Sr. In-charge) St. Joseph’s Clinic & Maternity Home, P.O.Box 14, Kwahu Tafo ; Srs. SSpS: Mary Nkrumah (Sister in-charge), Maria Erwina Bautista, Nelsi Maria Stroher, Andrea Sri Supadmi, Margaret Ndede CATHOLIC CONFERENCE CENTRE Box 306, Adoagyiri-Nsawam, Tel. 0832-22211 E-mail: cccsvd@ wwwplus.com.gh Mr. John AVOGAH (Centre Manager) Divine Word Missionary Wine Centre: Bro. Paul AYITEY (Centre In-Charge)

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES: Handmaid of the Divine Redeemer (HDR) Our Lady of Fatima Convent (Mother House), Agomanya Box 280 Odumase Krobo: SRS. HDR; Agatha Kudo(Local Superior) Agatha Kudo, Ceclia Appiah, Benedicta Otoo, Em- manuella Awudza, Rita-Ann Kusi, Felicity Adarkwa, Gifty Amo- ah Godwyl, Bernice Akorley, Mary Ninson, Martha Hukportie, Fidelis Gagli, Theresa , Florence Bagidah, Mercy Stephaine Assan, Veronica Amponsah OUR LADY OF FATIMA (NUASO) Box 70 Odumase Krobo; SRS, HDR; (Local Superior) Modesta Doyi, Lucy-Bridget Osei, Francis Agbodzanu, Margaret Attipoe, Antoinette Debra Ntronang: SRS, HDR; Claudia Setordjie (Local Superior), Stella Keteku Akim Ofoase: SRS. HDR; Josephine Effah (Local Superior); Jacinta Kwakyewaah, Dorothy Agypong OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT (DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL AKWATIA)

104 SRS. HDR; Margaret –Mary Woedi,(Local Superior)Charles Lwanga Sesenyo, Georgina Jiaggey, Martin de Porres John- son, Celestine Dovolo, Barbara Aidoo OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT(AKIM SWEDRU) SRS. HDR; Catherine Akorkor(Local Superior) Elizabeth Opata, Lucy Sasu, Rejoice Asamany OUR LADY OF FATIMA (KOFORIDUA OLD ESTATE) SRS. HDR, Mary Magdalene Agyapong (Local Superior) Gifty- Ann Agbadzi Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS): Madonna Convent, Koforidua: P.O.Box KF 1720, Koforidua, And Tel: 0342025161; Srs. SSpS: Leonie Sebatu Maniar (Community Leader), Claudette Burkel, Mary Lamisi Adomolga (Headmistress), Dorothy Kporyi Mother Maria House, Koforidua, P.O.Box KF 1720, Koforid- ua, Tel 0342025478; Srs. SSpS: Katherine Quigley, Vinsensia Kewa, Benedicta Quartey, Holy Family Convent, Nkawkaw, P.O.Box 516, Nkawkaw, Tel 0343122207; Srs. SSpS: Yuliana Conterius ( Community Lead- er), Marcelina Gruszka, Carmen Bravo, Rowena Cardinoza, Scholastika Jenau, Elzbieta Skora, Yulia Wijlestari, Monica Duarte Pinto, Beata Grodz St. Joseph Convent, Kwahu Tafo, P.O.Box 14, Kwahu Tafo, Tel 0547875809; Srs SSpS: Mary Nkrumah (Community Lead- er), Maria Erwina Bautista, Nelsi Maria Stroher, Andrea Sri Supadmi , Margaret Ndede Brothers of St. John of God, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Box 40, Koforidua: Bros. OH: Albert MBAH F.(Superior), Joseph ESSIAM, Stephen OBKU, James Boakye YIADOM, Ambrose DERY, Atanasio Gichuru THILANGE. Society of the Divine Word (SVD), St. Martin’s Community, Box 306, Adoagyiri – Nsawam Frs., SVD, Alphonse AMANOR, Wilfred D’SOUZA, Bernard APPIAH, Emile SETSOAFIA, Bros. SVD: Tarcicius. DE RUYTER, PAUL AYITEY St. Paul’s SVD Community, Box 3, Kukurantumi- Akim, Bros. SVD: Oswald Bangfo( Praeses)

105 Stephen Bonsu, Apolonius BRIA, Bernardus Tang, Frs. SVD: Martin Ninnang, Boguslaw Berek, SVD: St. Peter’s Senior High. Sch., Box 17, Nkwatia-Kwahu Frs. Daniel. K. LENWAH, SVD, and Joseph ADDAI, SVD, SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (SSND), Box 491, Adoagyiri-Nsawam. Tel:.0302922162 Srs. Cecilia GROS, SSND, Elizabeth NEWMAN, SSND. Pope John’s Priests Res.: Box 2183, K’dua. Tel. 03420- 20122/20491/26314: Frs: Anthony Baiden AMISSAH, Andrew M. QUARSHIE, Jerry MANOMEY, Aloysius E. MENSAH and Msgr. Francis TWUM-BARIMAH

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Fr. Jacob ASIEDU-FREMPONG (U.S.A) Fr. Derick K. MAWULI (USA) Fr. Ebenezer Kenneth ABBAN (USA) Fr. Marcellus N. Gorleku (U.S.A) Fr. Francis AGYEMAN (U.S.A) Fr. Isaac K. AGBENOHEVI (Rome, Italy) Fr. Anthony Akwasi AMPONSAH (St. Peter’s Sem.-Cape Coast) Fr. Martin Teye PADI (-Chaplain) (Kumasi Cen- tral Prisons) Fr. George OSSOM-BATSA (University of Ghana-Legon) Fr. Foster ASIAMAH (Donkorkrom Prefecture) Fr. John OFOSU MIREKU (St. Peter’s Reg. Sem., Pedu) Fr. Isaac Anthony MENSAH Fr. Charles E. POKOO Msgr. Paul LAWER KOJO (Sabatical)

LAY ORGANISATIONS: Knights of Marshall Ladies of Marshall St. Anthony’s Guild Young Christian Workers (YCW) Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary of St. John Christian Mothers’ Association Catholic Men Society Koforidua Diocesan Catholic Students Union (KODCASU) Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) Catholic Organisation for Social and Religious Advancement (COSRA) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Legion of Mary Knights of the Altar Catholic Charismatic Renewal Sacred Heart Confraternity League of Tarcisians St. Vincent De Paul Society St. Theresa of the Child Jesus

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GENERAL STATISTICS OF KOFORIDUA DIOCESE (2011)

No. of Catholics 224202 No. of Ghanaian Priests 73 No. of Expatriate Priests 14 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 51 No. of Expatriate Sisters 27 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 4 No. of Expatriate Brothers 14 No. of Lay Missionaries 0

Seminarians Minor 86 Major 33

Number of Schools Type of School No: Kindergartens 193 Primary 252 J.S.S. 188 S.H.S 10 Technical 2 Teachers’ Training Colleges 1 Vocational 1 Nurses’ Training Colleges 1 Hospitals 4 Clinics 11 Health Care Centres 4

DEANERIES 5 PARISHES 24 QUASI-PARISHES 9

107 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KONONGO-MAMPONG (Erected on 3rd March 1995) Patrons: St. Paul, the Apostle & St. Gabriel, the Archangel Bishop: Most Rev. Joseph Osei- Bonsu, B.A., PH.D, DD. Bishop’s House, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante Tel. 03222-22101, 032-209-1775 (res.); 032-209-1776 (off.) Fax: 03222-22101; mobile: 020-8119844; 024-4488904; e-mails: [email protected] / [email protected] Vicar general : Fr Augustine Owusu-Sekyere (024-2882852; 020-6538832); email: [email protected] St. Anthony’s Parish, P. O. Box UP 96, University Post Office, KNUST, Kumasi; Tel. 03220-61364 Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Religious Fr. Cosmas Osei-Amponsah ; St. Gabriel’s Co-Cathedral, P. O. Box 20, Konongo ; Tel: 03221-24251; 03221-24068, 020- 8159025, 024-3260369 ; E-mail: [email protected] Chancellor: Fr. Augustine Ntim-Duodu; P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante, Tel: 03222-22115; 020-8557450; 024- 8998641; Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Financial Administrator: Fr. Emmanuel Barwuah Frimong, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante Tel. 03222-22401; 03220- 91774; 024-4080167; 020-8808179; Emails: [email protected] ; [email protected] Bishop’s Secretary: Fr. Samuel Kwame Danso, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante Tel. 03220-91776; 026-5072413; 054- 2759769; 020-7891776; email: [email protected] Vocations’ Director: Fr. Bright Appiagyei-Boakye Tel. 024-9819232; 020-8951539 Email: [email protected] Diocesan Youth Chaplain: Fr. Sylvester Frimpong Tel. 024-9291896 Diocesan Development Co-ordinator :Fr. George Owusu Bempah, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante; Tel. 024-4584922

108 Email: [email protected] Divine Providence Centre: P. O. Box 38, Jamasi Director: Fr. George Owusu Bempah, Tel. 024-4584922 Email: [email protected] Communications Department (Director: Fr. Samuel Kwame Danso P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante Tel: 026-5072413; 054-2759769; 020-7891776; email: [email protected] Diocesan Health Co-ordinator: Fr. Gregory Amponsah- Nkansah; Tel: 024-9110339;020-0862330 Email: [email protected] Catechetics and Biblical Apostolate (Director): Fr. Jacob Tardie Adomako, Tel. 024-3280113 Pontifical Mission works (Director): Fr. Francis Akomeah Tel: 020-8210304

College of Consultors Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang, Frs. Augustine Owuwu-Sekyere, Cosmas Osei-Amponsah, Gregory Amponsah-Nkansah, Augustine Ntim-Duodu, Anthony Anomah, CSSp. Diocesan Councils, Committees and Commissions Council of Priests Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang, Frs. Augustine Owusu-Sekyere, Cosmas Osei-Amponsah, Augustine Ntim-Duodu, Emmanuel Barwuah Frimpong, Paul Baffuor Awuah, Seth Adom-Oware, Jacob Tardie Adomako, John Aduseh-Poku, Fr. Anthony Anomah, CSSp. Diocesan Finance Committee Francis Amoah (Chairman), Raphael Osei Adu (Secretary), Pius Dzitrie, Joseph Osei-Yaw, Francis Asiedu, Fr. Emmanuel Barwuah Frimong (Diocesan Financial Administrator) Diocesan Education Committee Chairman: Fr Augustine Owusu-Sekyere (024-2882852; 020- 6538832) email: [email protected] Diocesan Pastoral Council Membership 104 Chairman: Dr. Raphael Adu Osei (024-4246810) Vice Chairman: Mr. Peter Bekoe Secretary : Mr. Matthew Frimpong Manso

109 Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission Director : Diocesan Laity Council: Chaplain: Fr. Joseph K. Dom, Tel: 0244880341 Director: Mr. Dominic K. Amponsah, Tel: 024-6746504 Chairman: Mr. Michael Opoku, Tel: 024-3188607 Diocesan Women’s Council Chaplain: Fr. Paul Baffuor Awuah, c/o P. O. Box 54, Mam- pong, Asante; Tel. 024-5234572 President: Mrs. Veronica Dwomo, P. O. Box 54, Mampong, Asante Co-ordinator: Ms. Martha Appeagyei, P. O. Box 54, Mampong, Asante Diocesan Relief and Caritas Committee Chairman: Fr. Theresa-Paul Amoako, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante; Tel. 024-6447361 Diocesan Renew Team Director: Rev. Fr. Joseph Osei-Attah P. O. Box 61, , Tel. 03223-22039; 024-3344269 Sacred Heart Confraternity Chaplain: Fr.Joseph Boakye- Yiadom Tel: 03220-61364; 020-8151188; 024-6845593 Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal Chaplain:

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Spiritan University College : P. O. Box 111, Ejisu; Ashanti Tel. 03220-94456/7/8/9/60; E-mail: [email protected] Frs. Anthony Anomah (Ag. Rector), Adrian Edwards, Alphonus Beni (Registrar), Julius Hayford Sunu, Kennedy Dong, Ekpaa Maalo, Bro. Francis Addai Boateng (Counsellor & Academic adviser) Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School P. O. Box 49, Nsuta, Asante; Tel. 03222-22679 Headmistress: Ms Felicia Achampong Tel: 024-4945704 Chaplain & Tutor: Fr. Dominic Nifa Yamoah Tel. (024-4974402) St. Joseph Seminary / Senior High School P. O. Box 98, Mampong, Asante, Frs. Isaac Nsiah ( Rector / Headmaster), Tel. 020-8124189, Augustine Ntim-Duodu, (Vice Rector) Tel: 020-8557450; 024-

110 8998641, email: [email protected] , Daniel Opoku-Mensah (Spiritual Director), Tel. 020-8152085, 024-9186638; Paul Onwu, Tel. 024-568182, Samuel Kwame Danso Tel: 026- 5072413; 054-2759769; 020-7891776; email: [email protected] St. Mary’s Girls Senior High School P. O. Box 435, Konongo, Asante Akyem Headmistress: Ms. Theresa Badu Senyah Tel: 024-3406249, 026-5319617 Konadu Yiadom Catholic Senior High School P. O. Box 18, Asamang ,Ashanti Headmaster: Mr. Yaw Adu-Gyamfi Boateng (020-5728954) Chaplain: Fr. Isaac Osei-Mensah, Tel: 024-4476613 St Michael Community Senior High School P. O. Box SE 2408, Suame, Kumasi Headmaster & Chaplain: Fr. Augustine Clement Kwabena Owusu ; Tel: 024-618531; 020-2426459 email: [email protected] Our Lady of Grace Senior High School (Private) P. O. Box 41, Mamponteng: Headmistress: Ms Betty Oppong, Tel: 02 4-3261205: Chaplain: Fr. Paul Attah-Nsiah (024-2876212, 020-6803591) John Agyekum Kufuor ICT Training Centre, Nkwantakese P. O. Box 382, Mampong – Ashanti Director: Mr. Anthony Agyemang

SEMINARY/FORMATION HOUSES Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters (IHM) Novitiate, Besease (Ejisu) P. O. Box 143, Ejisu ; Sr. –in –charge: Rev. Sr. Mary Frieda Agble (024-3933157) Missionaries of Africa Formation Centre– Ejisu P. O. Box 216, Ejisu, Tel: 03220-29197 Frs. M.Afr.; Emmanuel Adeboa (Rector) (054-2350286) e-mail: [email protected] , Michael Heap (024-3701759, Gilles Ama Efiyo; Nicholas Aayire St. Joseph Seminary Senior High School P. O. Box 98, Mampong, Asante; Frs. Isaac Nsiah ( Rector), Tel. 020-8124189, Augustine Ntim-Duodu, (Vice Rector) Tel: 020-8557450, 024-8998641, Daniel Opoku-Mensah (Spiritual

111 Director), Tel. 020-8152085; 024-9186638; Paul Onwu, Tel. 024-5681825, Samuel Kwame Danso. Tel: 026-5072413; 054- 2759769; 020-7891776;email:[email protected] St. Leonard Murialdo Seminary P. O. Box 199, Ejisu Frs.(CSJ) Thomas Xavier Antonio Bassanguê (Superior), email: [email protected] ; Ephrem Eustache Kocou Badou (024-7089018) email: [email protected] ; Br. Guiseppe Negro (020-8097264) email: beppene- [email protected] Redemptorist Formation House; Ejisu - Besease Frs. (CSR) Juan Bautista Cristancho Rojas (Superior & Direc- tor of Students) Tel: 020-3184355; email: [email protected] , Cajetan Sixtus Oleka (054-1226920; 020-4111276) email: [email protected] HOSPITALS/CLINICS Abira: St. Joseph’s Clinic P. O. Box KS 5907, Kumasi , Tel: 03220-91951,email: jo- [email protected] ; Nurse-in-Charge: Sr. Jaya, CHF, Sr. Julia, CHF, (Lab. Technician) Sr. Roseterese, CHF, email: [email protected] Anyinasu: St. Anthony’s Clinic, P. O. Box KS 6028, Kumasi Nurse-in-Charge: Ms. Comfort Boatey Bepoase: Secred Heart Clinic; Nurse-in- Charge: Ms. Theresa Agyemang Besease: Madonna Clinic P. O. Box 143, Ejisu Doctor: Sr. Dr. Mary Fidelia Omotah, IHM Matron: Sr Mary Frieda Agble, IHM (024-3933157) email: [email protected] Donyina: St. Anne’s Maternity Clinic, P. O. Box ST 309, Stadium, Kumasi, Matron: Rev. Sr. Josephene N. Ottah, OP Tel. 0248720348, Administrator: Rev. Sr. Ann An-Iko, OP Tel: 027-2041898 Drobonso: St. Vincent de Paul Clinic, c/o P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante, Nurse-in-Charge: Sr. Margaret Ekeh, DC Oku (Afram Plains North): Catholic Clinic, P. O. Box 132, Ejura, Nurse-in-Charge: Sr. Irene Ballakpa, SL Tel: 020-9230880 ; 024-2140250 Seniagya: St. Luke’s Health Centre

112 P. O. Box 211, Effiduasi, Ashanti : Nurse-in-Charge: Rev. Sr. M. Miriam Mbionwu (DMMM), (05448839817, 026088493)

DEANERIES

EJISU DEANERY Dean: Fr. Gregory Amponsah-Nkansah DONYINA: St. John the Baptist, P. O. Box ST 309, Stadium, Kumasi Parish Priest: Fr. Seth Adom-Oware Tel: 024-4082351 Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Outstations (5):Akyenakrom, Asienimpong, Deduako, Kwaso, Saape DROBONSO Rectorate (Afram Plains South Project) Martyrs of Uganda: c/o P. O. Box 128, Effiduase, Asante Ag. Rector Fr. Emmanuel Subaar (020-8085560), e-mail: [email protected] , Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (29): Abenua, Abere- wanko, Abotantire, Adukrom, Afirisere, Aforikrom, Aframso, Anomabuo, Asuogya, Balana, Beema, Birem, Dagomba, Dagarti, Dawia, Dukusen, Jeduako, Jeronka, Kobu, Kwame Addo, Kyeiase, Kyekyebon, Nhyeeso, Patanjo, , Sam- so, Tema, Wenamda, Yaya Akura. EFFIDUASE: St. Matthew; P. O. Box 19, Effiduase, Asante, Parish Priest: Fr. Petrer K. Brenya, Tel: 024-4725050 Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Outstations (9) Sekyerewa, Asokore, Awaham-Brofoyedru, Bimma-Akokonso, Dadease, Ntumkum- so, Oyoko, Putuom-Senkyi, Seniagya-Akuakrom EJISU: St. Anthony, P. O. Box 37, Ejisu Parish Priest: Fr. Gregory Amponsah-Nkansah Tel: 024-9110339, email: [email protected] Ass Parish Priest: Fr. Philip Kwabena Agyei (024-5096853), Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m.; Outstations (4) Abankuro, Akyaakrom, Krapa, Kwamo :St. Anthony Parish: St. Anthony, P. O. Box UP 96, University Post Office, KNUST, Kumasi; Tel: 03220-61364 Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Owusu-Sekyere (024-2882852; 020-6538832) email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. Outstation (3) Baworo, Kyerekrom, Tikrom

113 : St. Stephen, P. O. Box 23, Juaben, Asante Parish Priest: Fr. Edward Baah Baafi (020-9311392); 024-7922342: Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Outstations (4) Asotwe, Bamang, Bonwire, Kyerepoase RECTORATE: St. Martin P. O. Box 2, Kumawu, Asante ; Ag. Rector: Fr. John Abban- Bonsu (024-9550149), e-mail: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m. Outstations (4) Besoro, Bodomasi, Wonoo, Woraso KWAMO RECTORATE: St. AnthonyRector: Fr. Francis Ap- piah-Kubi Tel: 020-8602815 Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m. ONWE-BESEASE: St. Joseph / St Mary, P. O. Box 295, Ejisu , Ashanti ; Priests resident at Besease : Parish Priest: Fr. Sylvanus Anyadiegwu, O P (024-9961772), email: [email protected] Assistant Parish Priest: Fr. Ave Maria Erhariefe, O P Tel: 024-5027492, e-mail: [email protected] ; Sunday Mass: Besease:7.00 a.m. Onwe 7.00 a.m. Outstations (8) Abenase, Ampabame, Attia, Boankra, Edwinase, Hwereso, Kubease, Onwe

JAMASI DEANERY Dean: Fr. Joseph Sarpong Secretary; Mr. Dominic Amponsah AHENKRO: St. Michael ; P. O. Box SE 2408, Suame, Kumasi Ag. Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Clement Kwabena Owusu Tel: 024-618531; 020-2426459 email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. St. Michael Community Senior High School Headmaster & Chaplain: Fr. Augustine Clement Kwabena Owusu Outstations (11) Aduman, Akom, Akrofrom, Apagya, Denase, Duaponko, Esaase, Kodie, Kwamang, Nkwantakese, Penteng ASAMANG RECTORATE: St. Gabriel P. O. Box 3, Asa- mang, Asante, Tel. 03220-21757 Rector: Fr. Isaac Osei-Mensah Tel: 024-4476613 Chaplain: Konadu Yiadom Catholic Senior High School

114 Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. BEPOASE: Sacred Heart : Established on 30th September, 2010 : Parish Priest: Fr. Thomas Oppong Mensah (020- 6472642) Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. Outstations (5) Amenase, Dabang, Dome, Nobesu, Wiamoase BOAMANG: St. Mary, P. O. Box 16, Boamang, Asante Parish Priest: Fr. Dominic Agyapong,; Tel: 024-3822910) Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (6) Abroma, Adukro, Domeabra, Nsuotem, Oyera, Soko BOANIM RECTORATE: St. Francis of Assisi Rector: Fr. Theresa-Paul Amoako, Tel: 024-6447361 Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. JAMASI: St. Michael, P. O. Box 4, Jamasi, Asante Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Sarpong, Tel 024-3578602; 027- 9985918 Assistant Parish Priest: Fr. Daniel Dapaa (024- 3072923) Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m. Outstations (7) Afamanaso, Agona, Apaa, Bipoa, Canaan,Dawu, Yonso AGONA: St Peter In residence Fr. Dominic Afrifa Yamoah, (024-4053794), e-mail: [email protected] Sunday Mass 7.00 a.m. Chaplain: Agona Senior High School (Technical) KYEKYEWERE: St. Edward, Kyekyewere P. O. Box KS 9898, Kumasi (Parish erected on 16 August, 2001) Parish Priest: Fr Sylvester Frimpong (024-9291896) Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m./9.30 a.m. Outstations (4) Bemi, Mayeden/Boayaase, Tetrem, Yamoakrom

KONONGO DEANERY: Dean:: Fr. John Aduseh-Poku (020-1286007) P. O. Box 13, Agogo, Asante Akyem; Tel. 03221-25794 ADUMASA: St. Sebastian, P. O. Box 339, Konongo, Asante Akyem. Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Owusu-Mensah Tel.: 024- 6042202, 020-7185925; Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m. Outstations (6) Achiase, Akronwi, Bomfa, Esaase, Peminase, Wabri AGOGO: St. Augustine, P. O. Box 13, Agogo, Asante Akyem; Tel. 03221-25794: Church email: [email protected] Parish Priest: Fr. John Aduseh Poku (020-1286007), email: [email protected]: Assistant Parish Priest: Fr. Collins Yeboah Tel: 024-2360553, email: yebcolli- [email protected] Sunday Mass: 8.00 a.m.; Outstations (8) Adomfe, Ananekrom, Bompata, Domeabra, Juansa, Kurofa,

115 Pekyerekye, Wankyi) For Professional Counselling, call 020-1286007 or contact email: [email protected] ATWEDIE RECTORATE: St. Henry Ag. Parish :Priest: Fr. Augustine Agyei Brantuo-Boamah (024-5860437), email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (4) Asankare, Asuboa, Breku, Dampong JUANSA RECTORATE: St. Ag. Rector: Fr. Augustine Osei-Bonsu ; Tel: 024-2862481, email: [email protected] ; Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m. Outstations (2) Domeabra, Pekyerekye : Chaplain: Owereman Senior High School, Domeabra : St. Andrew ; P. O. Box 6, Juaso, Asante Akyem Parish Priest: Fr. Jacob Tardie Adomako; Tel. 024-3280113 Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (8) Banso, Debriso, Dwendwenase, Kumeso, Kyempo, Morso, Obogu, Odubi KONONGO: St. Gabriel Co-Cathedral P. O. Box 20, Konongo; Tel. 03221-24251; 03221-24068 Administrator: Very Rev Fr. Cosmas Osei-Amponsah Tel:, 020-8159025, 024-3260369 email: [email protected] Assistant administrators: Fr. Patrick Owusu-Ansah,(024-2113075), Fr. Sebastian Oppong (024-6665816) Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. Low Cost: 7.00 a.m. Outstations (6) Atunsu, Kyekyebiase, Low Cost, Obenimase, Patriensa, Yakwei

MAMPONG DEANERY Dean: Fr. Paul Baffuor Awuah, Tel: 024-5234572; 020-6262120 BENIM: St. Joseph c/o Diocesan Secretariat P. O. Box 382, Mamong, Ashanti; Parish Priest: Fr. John Albert Opoku-Acquah ; Tel 020-8158590, 024-4457876 Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (4) Asaam, Nyinampong, Penteng Nwase, P.S.K. (Patasi, Sesease, Kokobeng) BOSOFOUR: St. Anthony, P. O. Box 21, Mampong, Asante; Tel. 03222-22344;Parish erected on 3rd June, 2000 Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Kofi Antwi (024-3105539) Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (2) Hwidiem, Ninting

116 Mprim : St. Francis Resident Priest: Fr. Joseph K. Dom, Tel: 024-4880341 EJURA: St. Anthony P. O. Box 61, Ejura, Asante; Tel. 03223-22039 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Osei-Attah (024-3344269) Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Outstations (11) Adidwan, Aframso, Asempanaye, Atonsuagya, Bayere-Nkwanta, Bonyon- Dromankuma, Dwenewoho, Hiawoanwu, Kasei, Kropo, Woraso MAMPONG: St. Paul’s Cathedral P. O. Box 54, Mampong, Asante; Tel. 03222-22244 Administrator: Fr. Paul Baffuor Awuah, Tel: 020-6262120; 024 -5234572 : Asst. Adminiatrators: Fr. John Adjei-Boamah (024- 9426590), (020-8761314), Email: [email protected] Fr. Samuel Amoah-Owusu Agyemang, (024-3272713; 020- 5687876), email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 7.15 a.m., 9.15 a.m. Outstations (10) Abuontem, Akyease, Amoamang, Ankamadoa, Atonsu, Bosomkyekye, Daamang, Kwamang, Kyebi Danso, Nkwanta NSUTA PARISH: St. Peter P. O. Box 28, Nsuta, Asante; Tel. 03222-22672 Rector: Fr. Dominic Nifa Yamoah (024-4974402) Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. Outstations (5) Atwea, Banko, Beposo, Bronkrong, Jansah. SEKYEDUMASI-ANYINASU Parish St. Francis Xavier & St. Anthony. Address: c/o Secretariat, P. O. Box 382, Mampong, Asante Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Opoku-Gyedu (024-3328333) Rsident at Anyinasu: Sunday Mass at Anyinasu: 7.30 a.m. : Outstations (11) Afram-Ano, Atonobi, Awabire, Drobon, Frante, J. K. Nkwanta, Kobriti, Kofi- ase, Kyiradeso, Nkrampo, Sekyedumasi S.M.A. AFRAM PLAINS NORTH PROJECTS BABASO RECTORATE: St. Joseph P. O. Box 55, Ejura, Asante Ag. Rector: Fr. Benedict Tinka, SMA ( Superior), Tel: 026-8844229; 020-4140555; email: [email protected] Associate pastor: Fr. Anthony Olaniyan Tel: 026-8844230; email: [email protected] ; Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. ; Outstations (25 Adamu, Asaasebon Frafra, Asaasebonsu, Asubuasu, Asuogya Denkyira, 117 Attakpame/Dome, Atta Akura I, Atta Akura II, Bompa, Congo I/Attakpame, Congo III, Congo-Nkwanta, Dome, Grumma Akura, Gyato/Yaya, Jato Akura/Santaso ,Konja Akura, Kwabena Akuraa, Makyere, Njaya, Nkrama, Nokwareasa, Obre-nnye-kwa, Samari-Nkwanta, Taylor/ Gyankaka OKU RECTORATE: Our Lady of Assumption P. O. Box 130, Ejura, Asante; Tel. 03223-22175 Rector: Sunday Mass : 10.00 a.m. Outstations (23) Aburaa, Adobesu, Adonso, Anyinofi, Baabayiri, Bekwae, Hamidu, Jelome, Kintampo, Kwabena Dapaa, Kwadwo Mensa, Maalu, Madina, Mosi Panin, Pachanga, Pipiiso, Poolo, Saabum, Seneso, Twinant- wii, Tuntum, Yakubu, Yaw Tuffour

MAMPONTENG DEANERY

Dean : Fr. Savino Gyimah ADANWOMASE RECTORATE: St. Francis of Assisi Rector: Fr. James Opoku-Boaheng Tel: 020-8209069, 054-2999094: email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 7.30 a.m. Chaplain: Adanwomase Senior High School AHWIAA: St. Peter P. O. Box KS 5719, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-70368 Parish Priest: Fr. Savino Gyimah (0206297955) Sunday Mass: 6.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m. Outstations (4) Adwumakase Kese, Asennua, Bampenase, Ebom ATIMATIM: St. Peter P. O. Box KS 11624, Kumasi Tel: 032-209-7437 Parish Priest: Fr. Leonard Antwi (024-4143659) Sunday Mass : 6.00 a.m. (English); 7.30a.m. (Twi) First Sunday of the month only Twi Mass at 7.30 am. Outstations (4) Besease, Manhyia-Maase, Swedru, Wawase BUOHO RECTORATE : St. Mary St. Mary’s Sanctuary, Nkukua-Buoho, P. O. Box SE 2522, Suame, Kumasi; Tel. 03220-21903 Rector: Fr. Clement Arthur Boachie, Tel. 020-8208208; 024-4434811; Associate Pastors: Fr. Daniel Fosu (020-9233686) email: [email protected] Fr. Patrick Abu-Bonsra, Tel: 0244080257

118 email: [email protected] ; Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m. Outstations (8) Akrowa, , Brofoyedru, Buronkong, Hemang, Krobo, Ntiri-Buoho, Sasa FAWOADE RECTORATRE: St. Paul (Erected on 14th October, 2012) P. O. Box Ag. Rector Fr. Bright Appiagyei-Boakye (024-9819232), 020-8951539, e-mail: [email protected] Sunday Masses: 6.00 a.m. (English), 8.00 a.m. (Twi) KENYASI: St. Nicholas Church, Kenyasi, (Established on 7th August, 2004) P. O. Box KS 4455, Kumasi P. O. Box SA 97 Sepe-Aprampram : Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Akomeah Tel: 020-8210304 : Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. (7.30 a.m.) Outstations (6) Abirem, Achiase, Antoa, Bosore, Manhyia -Adwumam, Nwamase MAMPONTENG : St. Joseph P. O. Box 41, Mamponteng, Asante, Tel. 032-207-0444 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr Paul Attah-Nsiah (020-6803591); 024-2876212 ; email: [email protected] Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. Outstations (7) Aboaso, Ankaase, Dumanafo, Ejuratia, Hemang, Mpobi, Wadie-Adjumakase NTONSO: St. Anthony , P. O. Box 16, Ntonso Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Gyamfi Tel: 027-4243761, 020-6763347, email: [email protected] Sunday Service: 7.30 a.m. Outstations: (6) (Adanwomase, Asonomaso, Domakwai, Kasaam, Kona, Tano-Odumase) SAKORA-WONOO: St. Barnabas P. O. Box 1, Mamponteng, Asante Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Ebow Dadzie, CSSp. (024-489535) Sunday Service: 9.00 a.m. Outstations (3) Abira, Ahodwo, Krobo

INSTITUTIONS OF CONSECRATED LIFE AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE Women Orders Dominican Sisters, (OP) St. Convent Donyina, P. O. Box ST 309, Stadium, Kumasi Srs O.P: Josephene N. Ottah, (Superior) 0248720348 email: [email protected] , Stella Udeh, Ann An-Iko,

119 Tel: 027-2041898, email: [email protected] Esther Alau, Tel: 024-0861787 Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC) Drobonso, P.O. Box 159, Effiduase, Asante : Srs. (DC) Marga- ret Ekeh (Sup), Immaculata Enyoazu, Patricia Mary Ezissi, Therese John Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Sisters (DMMM) Seniagya, Mercy convent : P. O. Box 211, Effiduasi, Ashanti Srs. (DMMM) M. Miriam Mbionwu (Superior) (05448839817; 026088493) , Nebechi Uzoka (024-3471852) Martha Nwrokeke Oluchi (024-7013044), Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (FST) Jamasi, c/o P. O. Box 137, Jamasi Srs. (FST) Mary Adu-Acheampong (Sup, 054-5490484; 020- 6553442), Anastasia Ama Achiaa (024-1805815) Patricia Kuniba Titigah Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) Konongo, P. O. Box 20, Konongo, Tel: 03221-25555 Srs. (HHCJ) Bridget Mwingyine (Sup, 024-3441529), Catherine Ofori (028-8300013), Edith Kuupan (024-7086363) Holy Family Sisters (CHF) Abira, Holy Family Convent; P. O. Box KS 5907 Kumasi; Tel. 03220-35726, 020-8463647 : Srs. (CHF) Reshmi, (Superior), (024-5074672), Glory, Julia, & Roseterese Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters (IHM) Ejisu Besease, P. O. Box 143, Ejisu, Asante : Srs. Mary Frieda Agble (Superior) Tel: 024-3933157, Mary Phillipina Apaw (024- 2180735), Dr. Mary Fidelia Omotah (024-9932007) Sisters of St. Louis (SSL) Mampong, Cathedral Parish: Louise Human Community, P. O. Box M 457, Mampong, Ashanti. : Srs: Helena Bridget Fosua Owusu (Superior), 024- 6227518, Juliet Yirkpeekuu, Jackline Adu-Danso Agyakwa (03220-90389), (024-2917593), e-mail: [email protected] Oku (Afram Plains North), P. O. Box 132, Ejura, Asante; Tel. 03223-22199 : Srs. Brigid Nancy Andoh (Superior), 024- 4583229, email: [email protected] , Pauline Za- mekuu, Beatrice Venyellu (024-4804114 / 020-8709694) email: [email protected] , Benedicta Boakye-Yiadom (024- 2839379) email: [email protected] , Irene Ballakpa (020-

120 9230880 / 024-2140250) , Henrietta Achiaa Agyemang (024- 6799467) email: [email protected]

Men Orders Dominicans: (Order of Preachers) O P St. Mary’s Mission House, Besease Frs. Sylvanus Anyadiegwu, O P (024-9961772) (Sup.), email: [email protected] Ave Maria Erhariefe, O P Tel: 024-5027492, e-mail: [email protected] Congregation of St. Joseph (CSJ) (Josephites of Murialdo) St. Leonard Murialdo Seminary, P. O. Box 199, Ejisu Frs. Thomas Xavier Antonio Bassanguê (Superior), email: [email protected] ; Ephrem Eustache Kocou Badou (024-7089018) email: [email protected] ; Br. Guiseppe Negro (020-8097264) email: [email protected] Spiritans (CSSp.) Ejisu: Spiritan Formation Community, P. O. Box 111 Ejisu, Asante Tel. 03220-94456/7/8/9/60: Frs. CSSp. Anthony Anomah (Superior), (024-3240815; 020-8138355),email: [email protected] , Adrian Edwards, Alphonus Beni (024-3689930) email: [email protected] , Julius Hayford Sunu (054-2838144), email: [email protected] , Protus Nyatorley (Spiritual Director),054-0555280, email: nyator- [email protected] ; Kennedy Dong (050-6014607, email: [email protected] , Ekpaa Maalo (020-8079800), Bro. Francis Addai Boateng (024-3726824) Sakora Wonoo: St. Barnabas Catholic Church, P. O. Box 1, Mamponteng, Asante : Fr. Joseph Ebow Dadzie, CSSp. (024- 489535) Missionaries of Africa Ejisu, P. O. Box 216, Ejisu, Tel: 03220-92197 Frs. M.Afr.; Emmanuel Adeboa (Rector) (054-2350286) e-mail: [email protected] , Michael Heap (024-3701759, email: [email protected] Gilles Ama Efiyo; Nicholas Aayire Society for African Mission (SMA) Babaso, P. O. Box 55, Ejura Fr. Benedict Tinka, SMA ( Superi- or), Tel: 026-8844229; 020-4140555; email:

121 [email protected] ; Fr. Anthony Olaniyan Tel: 026-8844230; email: [email protected] Congrgation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorist) CSJ Redemptorit Formation Community- Ejisu - Besease Frs (CSR) Juan Bautista Cristancho Rojas (Superior) Tel: 020- 3184355; email: [email protected] , Cajetan Sixtus Oleka (054-1226920; 020-4111276) email: [email protected] DECEASED CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE Name Born Died Msgr. Thomas Addai 13/11/1938 19/06/1997 Fr. Gabriel Frimpong Manso 25/08/1959 13/03/1999 Msgr. Patrick Akoi 04/07/1920 01/11/2006 Fr. Francis Asare-Bediako 27/11/1955 27/06/2008 Priests on Study Leave Fr. Raphael Osei-Soadwah USA Fr. Martin Asiedu-Peprah USA Fr. Francis Aning Amoah USA Fr. Francis Amoako USA Fr. Isaac Osei-Tutu Switzerland Fr. Anthony Antwi-Boasiako Switzerland Fr. Michael M. K. O. Hutchison UEW, Winneba Priests on Special Assignment outside the Country Fr. John James Boateng-Mensah - USA Fr. Mark Owusu USA Fr. Eric Baffoe Antwi USA Fr. John Kyere USA Fr. Daniel Aboagye Danso USA Fr. Dominic Mensah Kwame Assim USA Msgr. Matthew Edusei USA Fr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako Italy Fr. Emmanuel Effah Amoako Italy Fr. Stephen Kwasi Duodu Germany Fr. Daniel Djodjowu Mawuko Australia Fr. Peter Akosah Twumasi Australia Priests on Special Assignment in the Country Fr. Joseph Akwasi Oppong: Lecturer, Cape Coast University, Cape Coast Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi: Lecturer, KNUST, Kumasi Fr. Stephen Acheampong: University of Ghana, Legon Fr. Lawrence Boakye: University of Ghana, Legon Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang: Rector, St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso, Kumasi Fr. Andrew Amoakohene-Tawiah: St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso, Kumasi; Fr. Michael Amofah-Mensah: Spiritual Director, St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso, Kumasi, Fr. Paul Baffuor Awuah: Part-time lecturer, St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso, Kumasi,

122 Fr. Ernest Jacob Kyei Quansah: Ghana Army

Statistics of Konongo-Mampong Diocese Area of the Diocese 11,357 km2 No. of Catholics 76,185 No. of Ghanaian Priests working in diocese 61 No. of Diocesan Priests 85 No. of Expatriate Priests 12 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 11 No. of Expatriate Sisters 22 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 1

Number of Schools Type of School No. No. of Students Kindergartens 89 8,959 Primary 95 23,812 J.S.S 28 4,864 Secondary/S. H. S. 5 4,672 University 1 174

Seminarians Minor 55 Major 51

Diocesan Councils/ Committees / Commissions/ Organizations/Societies College of Consultors, Council of Priests (Senate) Konongo-Mampong Diocesan Priests’ Association (KOMDPA) Presbyterium Pastoral Co-workers Diocesan Pastoral Council Diocesan Laity Council Diocesan Women’s Council Diocesan Youth Council Diocesan Finance Committee Diocesan Development Commission Diocesan Education Committee Diocesan Vocations’ Team Diocesan Development Commission Diocesan Catechetics Commission Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission Diocesan Health Commission Diocesan Relief and Caritas Committee Diocesan Catechists’ Association Diocesan Communications Commission Diocesan Renew Team Knights of St. John Knights of Marshall Ladies of Marshall Christian Mothers’ Association St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Association Catholic Women Association Legion of Mary Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) Catholic Charismatic Renewal St. Anthony’s Guild St. Cecilia’s Guild Sacred Heart Confraternity Catholic Mmoa kuo

PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE ACCORDING TO THE YEAR OF ORDINATION 1973 Fr. John James Boateng-Mensah (15th July)1975 Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu (3rd August)1978

123 Fr. Theresa Paul Amoako (2nd July) Fr. Augustine Ntim-Duodu (2nd July) Fr. John Albert Opoku-Acquah (2nd July)1980 Fr. Seth Adom-Oware (13th July)1984 Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang (22nd January) Fr. Cosmas Osei-Amponsah (15th July) Fr. Stephen Acheampong (15th July)1985 Fr. James Opoku Boaheng (20th April) Fr. Daniel Aboagye Danso (27th July)1986 Fr. Thomas Oppong-Mensah (19th July) Fr. Daniel Opoku-Mensah (19th July)1987 Fr. Jacob Tardie Adomako (18th July) Fr. Martin Asiedu-Peprah (18th July 1988 Fr. Joseph K. Dom (16th July) Fr. Raphael Osei Soadwah (16th July) Fr. Joseph Boakye-Yiadom (16th July) Msgr. Matthew Edusei (23rd July)1989 Fr. Joseph Akwasi Oppong (29th July) Fr. Augustine Owusu Sekyere (29th July)1992 Fr. Isaac Yaw Nsiah (11th July) Fr. Joseph Savino Gyimah (11th July) Fr. Gregory Amponsah-Nkansah (11th July)1994 Fr. Paul Attah-Nsiah (16th July) Fr. Paul Baffuor Awuah (16th July) Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi (16th July) Fr. George Owusu Bempah (16th July) Fr. Augustine Max Obri Yeboah (16th July)1995 Fr. Joseph Kofi Antwi (22nd July) Fr. Peter Kofi Brenyah (22nd July)1997 Fr. Joseph Osei-Attah (26th July) Fr. Peter Owusu-Mensah (26th July) Fr. Andrew Amoakohene Tawiah (26th July) Fr. Leornard Antwi (20th December)1998 Fr. John Aduseh Poku (13th July)1999 Fr. Emmanuel Kojo Antwi (31st July) Fr. Emmanuel Yaw Gyamfi (4th December)2000 Fr. Lawrence Boakye (29th July) Fr. Michael Amofa-Mensah (29th July)2001 Fr. John Kyere (28th July) Fr. Eric Baffoe Antwi (28th July) Fr. Stephen Asante Bakor (28th July)2002 Fr. Peter Akosah Twumasi (10th August) Fr. Francis Aning-Amoah (10th August) Fr. Daniel Djodjowu Mawuko (10th August)2003 Fr. Anthony Boahen Nketiah (26th July) Fr. Emmanuel Effah Amoako (26th July)2004 Fr. Joseph Sarpong (7th August) Fr. Francis Amoako (7th August) Fr. Clement Arthur Boachie (7th August) Fr. Emmanuel Barwuah Frimpong (7th August)

124 Fr. Dominic Mensah Kwame Assim (7th August) Fr. Dominic Nifa Yamoah (7th August) Fr. Sylvester Frimpong (7th August) Fr. Francis Akomeah (7th August) Fr. Mark Owusu (7th August)2006 Fr. Edward Baah Baafi (5th August) Fr. Paul Onwu (5th August)2007 Fr. Isaac Osei-Tutu (4th August) Fr. Isaac Osei-Mensah (4th August) Fr. Michael O. Hutchison (4th August) r. Stephen Kwasi Duodu (4th August) Fr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (4th August) Fr. Emmanuel Opoku Gyedu (4th August)2008 Fr. Domionic K. Agyapong (2nd August)2009 Fr. Emmanuel Subaar (22nd August) Fr. John Abban Bonsu (22nd August) Fr. Dominic Afrifa Yamoah (22nd August) Fr. Anthony Antwi-Boasiako (22nd August) Fr. Bright Appiagyei-Boakye (22nd August)2010 Fr. Samuel Kwame Danso (9th January) Fr. Raphael Sarkodie (21st August) Fr. Augustine Osei-Bonsu (21st August) Fr. Augustine Agyei Brantuo-Boamah (21st August)2011 Fr. Augustine Clement Kwabena Owusu (6th August) Fr. Ernest Jacob Kyei Quansah (6th August) Fr. John Adjei-Boamah (6th August) Fr. Collins Yeboah (6th August) Fr.Daniel Fosu (6th August)2012 Fr. Patrick Abu-Bonsra (11th August) Fr. Patrick Owusu-Ansah (11th August) Fr. Sebastian Oppong (11th August) Fr. Philip Kwabena Agyei (11th August) Fr. Daniel Dapaah (11th August)

DECEASED CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE Name Born Died Msgr. Thomas Addai 13/11/1938 19/06/1997 Fr. Gabriel Frimpong Manso 25/08/1959 13/03/1999 Msgr. Patrick Akoi 04/07/1920 01/11/2006 Fr. Francis Asare-Bediako 27/11/1955 27/06/2008

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CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF KUMASI (Erected: April 18, 1950) Patron: St. Peter the Apostle Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye: DD; Ph.; STD; LST Postal Address: Archbishop’s House, Box KS 99, Kumasi Tel.: 03220-24012 (Office), 03220-24361; 38816 (Resid.) Fax: 03220-27684; E-mail: [email protected] Predecessors Rt. Rev. Hubert Paulissen, SMA (9 May,1933-31December, 1951) Rt. Rev. André Van den Bronk, SMA (May, 1952 - July 1962) Rt. Rev. Joseph Amihere Essuah (17th July 1962- 20th Novem- ber 1969) Most Rev. Peter K. Sarpong (8th March, 1970 - 26th March, 2008) Most Rev. Thomas Kwaku Mensah (3rd May, 2008-14th July 2012) Emeriti Most Rev. Peter K. Sarpong P.O. BOX KS 99, Kumasi, Mobile: 0208209737 E-mail: [email protected]

Most Rev. Thomas K. Mensah P.O. BOX KS 99, Kumasi; Mobile: 0208211147; E-mail: thoma- [email protected] Archbishop’s Secretary: Mr. Victor Asumin Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-24012, Fax: 03220-27684; Mobile: 0244661707; 0203987803 E-mail: Off. [email protected] ;Personal: [email protected] Archbishop’s House Archbishop’s personal Secretary/Majo Domo: Rev. Fr. Michael Obuo Mensah ; Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-24012; 03220-

126 24361; 38816 (Resid.)In residence: Rev. Fr. William Badu Kwarteng: Mobile: 024 477 8994 Vicar General/ V. Rev. Fr. Louis Tuffuour St. Joseph Parish, Maakro; P. O. Box SE 774, Suame, Kumasi; Mobile: 027 480 7466; Email: [email protected] Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Peter Kwame Sarpong St. Francis of Assisi Church P. O. Box AH 9193, Kumasi Cell, Mobile: 0243-715021 Email: [email protected] Financial Administrator: Rev. Fr. Michael Kofi Akowuah P.O. Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-25210 (Off.), 03220- 23873 (Res.) E-mail: Off [email protected] Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Religious Msgr. James Baffuor Addoh; St. Martin de Porres Parish , P.O. BOX AH 8869, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-26988; Mobile: 0242 205912; 0208 158633, E-Mail: [email protected] Episcopal Vicar for Marriages : Msgr. Gabriel Acheampong St. Peter-s Cathedral Basilica Parish P.O. BOX KS 99, Kumasi Mobile: 027-1664849 E-mail: [email protected] Col- lege of Consultors: V. Rev. Fr Louis Tuffuor, Msgr. Stephen Ntim, Msgr. Raphael Owusu-Peprah, Msgr. James Baffuor Addoh, Msgr. Douglas Peters, V. Rev. Fr. Felix Amofa, V. Rev. Fr. John Poku, V. Rev. Fr. Moses Clement Attah (OP), V. Rev. Fr. Peter Kwame Sarpong. Council of Priests: V. Rev. Fr. Louis Tuffuor, Msgr. Stephen Ntim, Msgr. Raphael Owusu-Peprah, Msgr. James Baffuor Addoh, Msgr. Gabriel Acheampong, Msgr. Douglas Peters, V. Rev. Fr. Felix Amofa, V. Rev. Fr. Philip Opoku-Nyame, V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Biney (CSSp), V. Rev. John Opoku, Rev. Fr. Moses Attah (OP),V. Rev. Emmanuel Idan Ofori, V. Rev. Fr. Peter Kwame Sarpong, Rev. Fr. William Badu Kwarteng, Rev. Fr. Eric Anokye, Rev. Fr. Denis Yaw Berima, Fr. Clement Addo Fordjour, Fr. Emmanuel Idan Ofori, Fr. Anthony Oduro Senyah, Rev. Fr. Prince Charles Ofori (Sec).

ARCHDIOCESAN FORMATION CENTRES Vocation/Youth Office P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi, Rev. Fr. Louis Cecilia Adu Poku (Dir) Mob: 024 417 3471

127 Centre for Spiritual Renewal : P.O. Box 870, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-29707; Sr. Mary Anne Hoope, BVM (Dir), Fr. Michael Targett, M.Afr - 0244 026296 Fr. Stephen Jantuah – 0203 832091, Sr. Therese Jacobs, BVM. Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre: Box 5624, Kumasi Tel: 03220-29614 Msgr. Raphael Owusu Peprah (Dir.) Mobile: 024 281 1964 Archdiocesan Catechetical Centre: Box KS 99, Kumasi; Tel: 03220-27955: V. Rev. Peter Wiafe- Akenteng (Dir) Mobile: 024 406 6079 ;Rev. Fr. Nicodemus Ampong, (Asst Dir) Mobile: 020 841 8681,Rev. Fr. Emmnauel Ofori Gyamfi, (Asst Dir) Mobile: 027 414 1260 Archdiocesan Institute for Theological Studies: P.O Box AH 8667, Ahinsan-Kumasi ; V. Rev. Peter Wiafe-Akenteng (Dir) Mobile: 024 406 6079; Rev. Fr. Justice O. Sekyere (Asst Dir) Mobile: 024 473 1421 Institute for Catechetics & Rural Development (ICARD)Box AH 9451, Ahinsan, Kumasi ; Tel: 03220-61571; Fax 03220- 61571; V. Rev. Peter Wiafe-Akenteng (Dir) Mobile: 024 406 6079; Rev. Fr. Justice O. Sekyere (Asst Dir) Mobile: 024 473 1421

Achbishop Mensah Learning Centre: Box KS 13010, Ku- masi Tel: 020 664 2647; Director: Sr. Laurene Brady, BVM – Mo- bile:020 196 5660 National Catholic Counselling Centre (NCCC) Box SN 204– Santasi– Kumasi:Tel. 03220-21480 Fr. Micheal Heap, M.Afr.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICES Development Office; Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-26170, Fax: 03220-27684, Executive Secretary – Development Office: Rev. Fr. Denis Yaw Berimah: Mobile: 027 219 9741 Archdiocesan Agric. Coordinator, Mr. John Owusu-Ayirebi. Mob: 0243-618947 Ashanti Water Project: Mr. John Owusu-Ayirebi Mob: 0243- 618947 Legal Services: Fr. Joseph Adu Owusu Agyeman (Dir): Mo-

128 bile 024 408 1584; Box KS 99, Kumasi Archdiocesan Liturgy Office, Box KS 99 Kumasi; Fr. Peter Naah (Dir and MC) Mobile: 0243-959513; Fr. Gabriel O. Sekyere (Asst MC) Mobile: 024 624 0104; Fr. James Buor Mensah (Asst MC) Mobile: 024 285 1275 Biblical Apostolate: Box 5624, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-29614V. Rev. Peter Wiafe-Akenteng, (Director) Mobile: 0244-066079 Lay Apostolate : Box KS 210, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 29614, Mr. Polycap Assafuah (Director) Communications Office, Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel/Fax: 03220 -27684, Fr. Michael Sarfo Kantanka, (Dir), Mob: 0209-264665, Mr. George Robert Sey (Coordinator) Mob: 0209-149630 Caritas,: Mr. Frank Antwi; Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 29614 INTER-DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL: Eccl. Province of Kumasi c/o Box KS 99, Kumasi Juridical Vicar:. Rev. Msgr. Dr. Gabriel Acheampong, Mob: 0271-664849 Notary: V. Rev. Patrick Osei-Poku, Tel. 0243-260196, E-Mail:[email protected] Advocate: Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Kwame Sarpong, Mob: 0243- 715021, E-mail: [email protected]

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Catholic Education Unit: Box KS 210 Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 23004; Acting Regional Manager: Rev. Fr. John Amankwah, Mobile: 024 437 1324 Opoku Ware Senior High School: Box 849, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-23812, Mr. F. M. Oppong Mensah (HM), Mob: 024 474 5329, Fr. Anthony Oduro Senyah ( Chaplain) Mobile: 020 852 7233; 024 476 1854; Fr. Charles Addai Kankam (Co-Chaplain) Mobile: 026 134 7290 St. Louis Girls Senior High School: Box 460 KumasiTel. 03220-60439, Mrs. Theresah Addai (HM) Mob: 026 613 0282, Fr. Henry Mensah (Chapl) Mob: 024 322 0797, Fr. Paul Kumah (Co-chaplain) Mob: 024 348 2551 St. Louis College of Education: Box 3041, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-22581, Fr. Richmond Osei- Amoah (Co-Chapl.) Mobile: 024 467 4627; Fr. Augustine Kojo Peprah (Co-Chapalin) Mo- bile: 024 992 0022

129 Christ the Teacher College of Education: Box KS 99, Kumasi; V. Rev. Peter Wiafe-Akenteng (Director) Mobile: 024 406 6079; V. Rev. Stephen Luanga Adu –Poku (Co-Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Justice Owusu Sekyere (Co-Chaplain) Prince of Peace Girls’ Senior High School: Box KW 360, , Kumasi , Rev. Fr. Stephen Ofori Acheampong (Chapl) Mobile 024 488 5004 St. Jerome Senior High School (Abofour) c/o Box KS 99, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Peter Kwasi Sarpong (Chapl): Mobile: 024 463 1441 Catholic Senior High School(Nyinahin): Box 6, Nyinahin-Ash. Mr. K.B Acheampong (HM); Fr. Anthony Abe- brese (Chapl) Mobile: 026 594 7894 St. Paul Senior High School (Amakom); P. O. KS 499, Ku- masi Tel: 03220 22238; Rev. Fr. Michael Owusu Adjei (HM) Mobile 024 395 9513 Non-Catholic Institution Chaplaincy: Box KS 99, Kumasi- Rev. Fr. Francis Poku, (Chap.) Mobile: 024 488 6722.; Rev. Fr. Felix Kyei Baffour (Asst. Chapl) Mobile: 024 9193 702 University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus) Chaplaincy; P. O. Box KS 1277, Kumasi, NE 3; Rev. Fr. Francis Sam (Chapl) Mobile: 027 787 1700; Rev. Fr. Peter Opoku Ware (Co-Chaplain ) Mobile: 024 462 9303

SEMINARIES St. Hubert’s Minor Seminary/Senior High School: P.O. Box 1302, Kumasi , Tel: 03220-22575, Fr. Stephen Owusu Sekyere (Rector & Headmaster ), Fr. Emmanuel Idan Ofori – (Vice Rector) Mobile: 024 031 6568; Fr. Patrick Senyah - Mobile: 020 766 3268; Fr. Matthias Baidoo - Mobile: 024 498 3672; Fr. Anthony Frimpong Manso - Mobile: 0244 580 589; Fr. James Buor- Mensah Mobile 024 285 1275; Fr. Dominic Oppong Fordjour St. Gregory the Great Major Seminary: P. O. AS 155, Asawase, Kumasi. Msgr. John Opoku- Agyemang (Rector) Mobile: 024 492 8152; Rev. Fr. George Gyasi Adjei (Kumasi Archdiocese) Mobile: 024 949 7641; Rev. Fr. Emmnauel Kwadwo Boakye (Kumasi Archdiocese) Mobile: 026 176 5256; Rev. Fr. Michael Boakye Yeboah (Kumasi Arch- diocese); Rev. Fr. Amoako (Konongo-Mampong Diocese) 054

130 190 4887; Rev. Fr. Michael Amofa (Konogo – Mampong Dioce- se) 020 815 9480

VOCATIONAL CENTRES/TECHNICAL INSTITUTES St. Peter’s Vocational School, Roman Hill: Box KS 99 Ku- masi. Ms. Theresah Kwakyiwaa (HM) 020 817 2483 St. Mary’s Vocational School, South Suntreso: Box KS 99 Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Stephen Ofori Acheampong (Chapl) Mobile: 024 350 2647 St. Paul’s SHS / Vocational Institute: Box KS 499, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-22238; Rev. Fr. Michael Owusu Adjei (HM) 024 395 9513 Catholic Technical Institute c/o Box KS 99 Kumasi Tel: 03220-70702; Rev. Fr. Joseph Asante (Acting Prin.) Mobile: 024 422 5110; Rev. Fr. David Amporfu (Chaplain) Mobile: 024 218 122 Kumasi Polytechnic Chaplaincy: c/o P. O. Box BP 140 Ku- masi; Rev. Fr. Kingsley Osei Boahene (Chapl) Mobile: 024 484 4306 St. Patrick’s Midwifery Training School: Box 17 Offinso Mrs. Alice Donkor (Principal), Mobile: 024 480 2831; Msgr. Anthony Mary Amponsah Poku (Chapl) Mobile: 020 443 3877

INSTITUTE FOR WORLD EVANGELIZATION (ICPE MISSION) Ghana Mission Centre, Box KS 12515, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 37330, E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.icpe.org; Co- ordinators: Mr. Dominic Osei-Kofi; Kwaku Adusei Acheam- pong

ARCHDIOCESAN HEALTH SERVICE Chairman Archdiocesan Health Board: Msgr. Dr. Stephen Ntim, Mobile: 0244-233065, Ag. Executive Secretary (Health): Mr. Christian Abban Sappor, Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-24012 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Chaplaincy Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ayi; c/o Holy Rosary Parish - Suame, P. O. Box 026 132 1068 St. Patrick’s Hospital: Box 17, Offinso-Maase, Ash. Tel. 03220-20337/8; Mr. Christian Abban Sappor (Administrator) -

131 Mobile: 024 310 3114; Chaplain: Msgr. Anthony Mary Am- ponsah-Poku - Mobile: 020 443 3877 Chaplain for Elderly, Sick and Widowed Persons and Cath- olic Private Hospitals ; Box KS 99 Kumasi; V. Rev. Fr. Patrick Osei Sarfo Hope Xchange Medical Centre: Box 99 Kumasi(Yet to start) Holy Ghost Clinic (Nyamebekyere) Box KS 99 Kumasi Outreach Programme by St. Patrick’s Hospital St. Peter’s Clinic Ntoboroso: c/o Box KS 99, Kumasi Outreach Programme by St. Patrick’s Hospital Hospital Engineering Service, Box 17, Offinso , Mr. Sylvester Akparibo Archdiocesan Hospital Pharmacy; Box KS 99, Kumasi, Pharmacist in-charge: Mr. Rexford Sarfo Mensah, Mobile: 020 816 4429 , Administrator: Sr. Veronica Appiah (FST) - Mobile: 024 454 2504, Tel: 03220-20477

PRESS Kumasi Catholic Press Ltd., Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 29958, Fr. T. A Antony, CMI (Managing Dir) Mob: 024 411 6625/ 024 480 5447. Bookshop Division: P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 26255, Fr. T. A. Antony CMI (Adm Manager) Mob: 024 480 5447 Printing Division, P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 29958.

ARCHDIOCESAN HOSPITALITY CENTRES Christian Village Guest House: Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-22256, Mrs. Cornelia Amoateng, (Matron) Mobile: 024 413 7671 Samaritan Villa Guest House: Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-23559, Mr. Martin Owusu Mensah, (MD) Mobile: 020 815 9961 Retired Priests’ Home (Guest House): Box KS 99, Kumasi Tel: 03220-23559, Msgr. Gabriel Asare (Director) - Mobile: 024 321 3329; Rev. Fr. Dominic Oppong Fordjour

COMMISSIONS AND MOVEMENTS Justice and Peace Commission: P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi

132 Rev. Fr. Patrick Osei-Poku Divine Mercy International: c/o St. St. Louis College of Edu- cation Chaplaincy, P. O. Box PC 112 – Kumasi Email: [email protected] Mgrs. Gabriel Acheampong (Spiritual Director) Mobile: 027 166 4849; Dr. Raphael Anthony Owusu (National Director) Mobile: 024 442 3346 St. Anthony’s Society: P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi Fr. Clement Addo Fordwour (Chaplain) Mobile:024 356 4873

PARISHES, RECTORATES AND CHAPLAINCIES (In alphabetical order) Abofour, St. Francis Xavier Parish, P. O. Box 16, Abofour – Ashanti; Rev. Fr. Jude Anin Agyei (PP) Mobile: 027 361 6609; Rev. Fr. Peter Kwasi Sarpong (Tutor: St. Jerome, Senior High,) Mobile: 024 463 1441; Sunday Mass: 8.15am Outstations (6): Kyebi, Kwapanin, Anhwerekrom, , Asuboi, Damasua Abrepo, St. Joseph Rectorate: c/o P. O. BP 140 Bohyen Ampabame, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Augustine Kingford Aidoo (Rector) Mobile: 020 878 8429 Abuakwa, St. Peter’s Parish (1995), P. O. Box KS 101 Abuakwa, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-52698, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Asieg- bu, CMF (PP), Mobile: 020 816 6345, Rev. Fr. Jude Anyanwu , CMI, (Asst Priest) Mobile: 054 060 9133 Sunday Mass: 7.00; 9:30am; Outstations: Agogo, Sepase, Mim, Ahodwo, Besease. Adukrom, St. Paul’s Parish: P. O. Box AO 78, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-436336, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndah, SMA (PP) Mobile: 024 640 1751, Rev. Fr. Jonathan Malong, SMA, (Asst P) Mo- bile 024 356 4873; Sunday Mass: 9:00am; Outstation: Aketego Ahensan, Christ the King Parish (1986), P. O. Box AH 8774 Kumasi, Tel: 03220-34140 , Rev. Fr. Eshun Rhule (PP) Mobile: 020 389 4570, Rev. Fr. Clement Addo Addo Fordjour: Mobile: 024 356 4873 ; Sunday Masses: 6:30am, 8.30a.m 10.00a.m Ahodwo, St. Michael’s Parish (2006), P. O. Box KS 6052, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-81070 , Rev. Fr. Benoj John Makkollil, CMI (PP) Mobile: 024 4867 809, 020 890 7907: Email: makkol- [email protected]; Rev. Fr. T. A. Antony CMI (Asst PP and Manager- Catholic Press) Mobile: 024 208 6809; Sunday

133 Masses: 7.00 am (Eng), 9.00 am (Twi) Outstations: Apramang, Sokoban, Daaban New Site Akomadan, St. James Parish: P. O. Box KS 99 Kumasi Rev. Fr. Eric Anokye (PP) Mobile: 024 822 5300Rev. Fr. Louis Joseph Antwi Boasiako Mobile: 024 603 0127: Sunday Mass 9:30am: Outstations: Afrancho, Serentientia, Mankranso, Osopanso, Sanso I Akropong, St. Lawrence Parish (1995), P. O. Box 8, Akropong, Ash. Rev. Fr. Terrace, CMF (Acting PP), Mobile: 024 333 1652; Sunday Mass: 9:30a.m ; Outstations: Kokoben, Asakraka, Adankwame, Sokwai, Akwaboa, Darbaa, Esase, Bokankye, Nwabi, Nkontomire Amakom, St. Paul’s Parish, (1976), P. O. Box Box 499, Ku- masi, Tel 03220-22238, V. Rev. John Opoku (PP) Mobile: 024 276 1397, Rev. Fr. Michael Owusu Adjei (Asst P) Mobile: 024 395 9513; Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Boateng Mensah (Asst P) Mo- bile: 020 809 1897; Sunday Masses: 6:30am, 8:30am (English), 10:00am (Twi) , St. Anthony Rectorate (2010) P. O.Box AH 9466, Kumasi Tel. 03220-61570, Fr. Benjamin Nkrumah, Mobile: 027 569 9141, Sunday Mass: 7.00 a.m Apatrapa Rectorate, Rev. Fr. Opoku Ware (Rector) P. O. Box KS 99 Kumasi Appeadu, St. Paul’s Parish, (2006),P. O. Box Box AH 9466, Kumasi , Tel. 03220-61570, Rev. Fr. Isaac Agyekum, (PP) Mobile: 024 324 6420, Rev. Fr. Justice Owusu Sekyere, (Asst Priest) Mobile: 024 473 1421, Sunday Mass: 10.00am, Outsta- tions: Boadi (7.00a.m), Emena (9.00a.m), Deduako (9.00a.m) Asawase, St. Theresa’s Parish, (1960),P. O. Box Box 2125 Kumasi , Tel. 03220-23873, V. Rev. Sylvester Owusu Agye- mang (PP), Mobile 020 889 6269, Rev. Fr. Anthony Otu Abban Sunday Masses: 6.30am, 8.30 (English) 10.00am Ash-Town/Mbrm, Holy Family Church, P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi, Rev. Fr. Francis Kusi-Ababio (PP) Mobile: 024 320 9746 , St. Francis Xavier Parish, (1999), P. O. Box SE 2665, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-61260, V. Rev. Fr. John Boakye Mensah (PP) Mobile: 024 336 1763, V. Rev. Fr. Eric Asamoah (in Res. and Student at KNUST) Mobile: 024 458

134 5697, Sunday Mass: 7:00am, Outstations: Parkoso (7.00a.m), Akokoamong (9.00a.m) , St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2009) P. O. Box AH 9193, Ahensan -Kumasi; E-mail. [email protected] Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Kwame Sarpong (PP) Mobile: 024 371 5021, Rev. Fr. Desmond Duruyeh (Asst P) Mobile: 024 999 9234, Sunday Mass: 6.30am (English); 8.00am (Twi) Asuoyeboa, St. Peter’s Parish, P. O. Box Box AY 105, Asuoyeboa, Kumasi, Rev. Fr. Isaac Manu (PP) Mobile: 020 934 2299, Masses: 6.30 am (English), 8.30 am; Outstation: Atwima Takyiman Atasomanso, St. Theresa Rectorate; P. O. Box SN 6478 Santasi - Kumasi, Rev. Fr. Thomas Acheampong (Rector) Mobile: 024 815 2165; Sunday Mass: 7.00a.m Atonsu, St. Martin de Porres Parish (1992), P. O. Box AH 8869 Ahensan-Kumasi, Msgr. James Baffour Addoh (PP), 020 815 8633; Fr. Joseph Osei Tutu(Asst P), Sunday Masses: 6:15am, 10:00am Ayeduase Parish: P. O. Box KS 99; Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ab- bam (PP) Mobile: 020 934 0956 , Our Lady of the HolyRosay Chaplaincy (KNUST) P. O. Box ; Tel: 03220-60452; V. Rev. Peter Addai Mensah (Chapl) Mobile: 020 366 9994, Saturday Evening: Pre-festive: 6.30a.m; Sunday Masses: 6.30, 8:00am, 10:00a.m Atwima Koforidua Rectorate: St. John Rectorate (2009) c/o P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi., Rev. Fr. Justice Appau (Rector) Mobile: 024 333 9387, Rev. Fr. Louis K. Anin (In Res) Mobile: 024 484 1878; Sunday Mass: 8.00a.m Bantama, Holy Spirit Parish (1977) P. O. Box B. 161 Banta- ma, Kumasi Tel. 03220-22705; Rev. Fr. Patrick Agyei CSSp (PP) Mobile: 054 654 1514; Rev. Fr. Richard Opoku Acheam- pong CSSp (Asst P) Mobile 020 099 7239; Sunday Masses: 7.00am, (English) 9.00am , St. Peter’s Parish (2005) P.O. Box B.161, Kumasi Rev. Fr. Joseph Agyeman Biney, CSSp (PP) Mobile: 020 863 3314; Outstations(7) : Adankwaame, Amakyebare, Aninkroma, Esaaso, Fufuo, Kapro, Mabang, Pasro Barracks 4BN, St. Christopher Chaplaincy: c/o Box KS 99 Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Major Francis Dk Agbley (Chaplian) Mobile:

135 024 780 314 : Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00am

Bohyen-Ampabame, St. John’s Parish (2008) P. O. BP 140 Bohyen Ampabame, Kumasi: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Osei Boahene (PP) Mobile: 024 484 4306: Sunday Service: 9.00a.m Bremang, St. Anthony’s Parish: P. O. Box SE 772, Kumasi Tel: 03220-44912, Rev.Fr. Moses Osei-Attah OP (PP) Mobile: 024 474 4957, Rev. Fr. Felix Nnabuchi OP. (Asst P) Mobile: Sunday Masses: 7:30am (English), 9:30am (Twi) Outstation: Nkontwima Buokrom, St. Anthony’s Parish (1991) P. O.Box KS 99 Ku- masi; Tel: 03220-7038; Rev. Fr. Franklin Owusu Bekoe, Rev. Fr. James Alaya Mobile: 020 928 8245, Rev. Fr. Patrick Sarfo (In Res) Mobile: 027 186 9590; Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am Buokrom Estate: St. Francis of Assisi Rectorate (2010) P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Joseph Asante (PP) Mobile: 024 422 5110 ; Rev. Fr. Louis Cecilia Adu Poku (In Res.) Mo- bile: 024 350 2647; Sunday Mass: 6.30a.m, 8.00a.m Dompoase Rectorate, Rev. Fr.Samuel Kwadwo Owusu (Rector), P. O. Box KS 99 Kumasi Duase Rectorate: P. O. Box KS 99 Kumasi V. Rev. Fr. Patrick Sarfo (Rector) Mobile: 027 186 9590 Gyinase, Our Lady of the Apostles Rectorate (2010), P. O. Box 1116 KNUST, Kumasi; V. Rev. James Boachie Agyeman (Rector) Mobile: 020 817 2244: E-Mail [email protected] Sunday Mass: 8.00a.m (Twi) Kaase, St. Mary’s Parish (2010), P. O. AH Box 8774, Ahen- san, Kumasi; V. Rev. Fr. John Amankwa (PP) Mobile: 024 350 2647; Sunday Mass: 9.00a.m , St. Joseph the Worker Parish (2008), P. O. Box AH 8667, Kumasi ; Rev. Fr. Gabriel O. Sekyere (Acting PP) Mobile: 024 624 0104; Rev. Fr. Paul Kumah (In Res) Mo- bile: 024 348 2551; Outstations: ; Aprade : Sunday Mass: 8.30 a.m Kotei, St. Benedict’s Parish (2010), P. O. Box 139 KNUST, Kumasi, : Tel: 03220-63361; V. Rev. Patrick Osei-Poku (PP) 024 326 0196; Rev. Fr. Dominic K. Andoh (Asst P) , Sunday Masses: 7.00a.m (English), 9.00a.m (Twi) Kronum – St. John Rectorate (2011), P. O. Box SE 772

136 Suame, Kumasi; Msgr. Thomas Manu, (PP) Mobile: 024 133 3120; Fr. George Oppong Afriyie (Asst P) Sunday Mass: 8.00a.m Kuffour Camp, St. Matthew’s Parish, P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi; Rev. Prince Charles Ofori (Acting Priest) Mobile: 024 318 1918; Sunday Mass: 9:30am: Outstations(18): Nyamey- ehene, Bayerebon III, Bayerebon V, Antwiagyeikrom, Donkoto, Aboabogya, Bredi, Abofrem, Ahyiresu, Addaikrom, Kwame Dwuma Sreso, Debra Camp, Tano Dumase, Gyereso, Anansu, Kwabena Akwah, Jerusalem,Domeabra Kwadaso St. Mary Immaculate Parish: P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi,Tel: 03220-20943; R,ev. Fr. Denis Yaw Berimah (PP) Mobile: 027 219 9741 / 020 517 4515; Rev. Fr. Eric Anka- pong (Asst P) Mobile: 024 677 5592; Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00am; Outstation: Ohwimase Kyirapatre, St. Michael’s Parish (2006), P. O. Box C 4, Kyirapatre-Kumasi, Rev. Fr. Felix Rex Amofa (PP) Mobile: 020 819 5480, Rev. Fr. Andrew Mensah (Asst P) Mobile: 054 398 8294; Sunday Mass: 7.00am 9.00am New Tafo, Corpus Christi Parish (1972),P. O. Box 4118 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-27081, Fr. Thomas Agyemang Prempeh, CSSp (PP) Mobile: 054 070 7378; Fr. William Damoah, Cssp (Asst P) Mobile: 024 644 2993 /020 994 1845 ; Sunday Mass- es: 6:00am, 8.30am, 10.00a.m; Outstations: Moshie Zongo, Tafo Nhyieso, Yennyawoso , Sacred Heart Rectorate (2012), P.O. BOX NK 99, Nkawie, Ashanti; Rev. Fr. Andrew Evans Okwan (Ag. Rector) Mobile: 0243536945; Sunday Mass: 8.30 am; Outstations: Amanchia, Seidi, Koben, Nkwakom Nkenkaasu, St. Joseph Parish (1984) P. O. Box KS 99 Ku- masi ; Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Patrick Baffour Akoto (PP) 024 482 3805; Rev. Fr. Isaac Boakye (Asst P), 024 617 2844, Sunday Mass: 8.00am; Outstations: (17) Darso, Kobreso, Seseko, Nyamebekyere, Papasi, Amponsakrom, Brohoma, Mentukwa, Asuoso, Asempanaye, Nkwankwaa, Apintin, Amposakrom, Sarfokrom, Konkon, Medokwaye. Nnerebehi, St. Joseph Rectorate (2012) P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi ; Rev. Fr. Robert Afriyie (Rector): Mobile: 0261

137 931856; Sunday Mass: 8.30 a.m, Outstations: Ahodwo, Hy- iawu Besease, Mim, Akrofrom-Afari, Kyereyase Nwamase, Church of the Resurrection Parish (2008) P.O. Box KW 269, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-52488 V. Rev. Fr. Peter Henry Fosu, (PP) Mobile: 027 514 0336 Outstation: Apri Nkroma, St. Joseph’s Parish (2006) c/o P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Isaac Agyemang (Acting PP), Mobile: 020 059 1586; Sunday Mass: 7.00a.m: Outstations: Ntobroso, Achiase, Aniamoa, Adobewura, Amangoase, Ampenkro, Ama- daa, Pakyi, Kotokuom, Kyenkyemso, Kataakyiwa, Akonkye, Gogoikrom, Abaasua, Nyinawusu, Kwankyeabo, Anyinamso, Siribuoso, Kwanfinfin, Betinko, Ampenkuro, Kyenkyemso. Nyinahin, St. Paul’s Parish (1972) P. O. Box Box 7, Nyinahin- Ashanti; V. Rev. Francis K. Korsah, CSSp (PP) Rev. Fr. Anthony Donkor, CSSp (Asst Priest) Mobile: 024 934 2263 Sunday Mass: 9:30am: Outstations: Achiase , Adiembra, Anwiafutu, Otaakrom, Wansanbire, Sreso-Timpomu, Aketan- so, Kyereyaaso, Agogoso, Akoraboakrom, Tenewohoyo, Botri- ampa, Krachikrom, Nagole, Afepaye Offinso Maase, St. Agnes Parish (1950) P. O. Box 17, Of- finso-Maase ; Tel: 03220-20346, Rev. Fr. Patrick Kofi Boadu (PP), Rev Fr. Paul Fredrick Asante (Asst P) Mobile: 024 401 1048 : Sunday Masses: 6.00am & 9.00 am: Outstations: (19) Old Offinso, Ayensua Fufuo, Ayensuo Kokoo, Abira Kumaa, Namong, Koforidua, Boahennkwaa, Worapong, Kayera, Ayaasu, Adiembra, Adagya, Samproso, Aburokyire , St. Anthony’s Parish, (1986), P. O. Box 21, Old Tafo, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-70710; V. Rev. Fr. Michael Sarfo Kantanka (PP); Mobile: 024 348 0970; Rev. Fr. Daniel Appiah (Asst P) Mobile: 024 340 2695: Sunday Mass: 6.30a.m 9.30.a.m Opoku Ware Senior High School: St.Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy; Box 849, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Anthony Oduro Senya (Chapl.) Mobile: 020 852 7233; Rev. Fr. Charles Addae Kankam (Co-Chapl) Mobile: 024 403 9576 Pankrono, St. Joseph’s Parish: P.O. Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-70391; V. Rev. Fr. Philip Opoku Nyame (PP) Mo- bile: 020 517 9833; Rev. Fr. Dominic Prince Yeboah (Asst Priest) Mobile: 024 890 0187; Rev. Fr. Felix Kyei Baffour

138 (Asst Chapl. Non Cath.Sch.) Mobile: 024 919 3702; Sunday Mass: 7.00a.m, 9.00a.m Santasi/Fankyenebra, All Saints Parish (2006) P. O. Box KS 6489 Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 81970; Fr. Peter Naah (PP) Mobile: 024 395 9513; Rev. Fr. Enoch Kusi Kyeremateng (Asst P) Mobile: 024 481 8309; Sunday Masses: 6.30am, 8.30a.m (English), 10.00am.: Outstation: Anyinam Santasi/Fankyenebra, Opoku Ware, St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy P. O. Box 849, Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Anthony Oduro Senya (Chap) Mobile: 020 852 7233 / 024 476 1854; Rev. Fr. Charles Addai Kankam (co-Chapl) Mobile: 026 134 7290 Santasi/Fankyenebra, St. Hubert’s Seminary/Senior High School; P. O. Box KS 1302 Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Stephen Owusu Sekyere (HM &Rector) Mobile: 054 558 6658; V. Rev. Fr. Em- manuel Idan Ofori (Vice Rector) Mobile: 024 031 6568; V. Rev. Fr. Patrick Senyah – (Tutor) Mobile: 020 766 3268; Rev. Fr. Anthony Frimpong Manso (Tutor) Mobile: 024 458 0589; Rev. Fr. James Buor, (Tutor) Mobile: 0243 851275; Rev. Fr. Domi- nic Fordjour (Tutor) Sepe –Timpomu, Holy Trinity Parish; P. O. Box AS 424, Asawase, Tel 03220-73982; Msgr. Douglas Peters (PP) Mo- bile: 020 811 4435; Rev. Fr. Mark Francis Ofori Asiedu (Asst P) Mobile: 024 277 3049; Sunday Mass: 8:00am South Suntreso, St. Mary’s Parish (1958) P. O. Box 1462 Kumasi; Tel: 03220-28041; Fr. Peter Amoateng (PP) Mobile: 024 327 0744; Fr. Stephen Ofori Acheampong (Asst PP) Mo- bile: 024 456 6693; Fr. Francis Poku (In Res, Non Catholic Schools Chaplaincy) Mobile: 024 488 6722; Sunday Masses: 6.30am, 8.30 (English) 10.00am St. Louis College of Education Chaplaincy P. O. Box Box KS 3041, Kumasi; Tel. 03320-20417 / 29737 (Office) ; Rev. Fr. Richard Osei Amoah (Chapl.) Mobile: 024 467 4627; Rev. Fr. Augustine Kojo Peprah (Co Chapl) Mobile: 024 992 0022 Sunday Masses: 7.00am (English), 9.30 am (Twi) St. Louis Senior Girls High School Chaplaincy P. O. Box KS 460 Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Henry Mensah (Chaplain) Mobile: 024 322 0797; Rev. Fr. Paul Kumah (Co-chaplain) Mobile: 024 348 2551 St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica (June 11, 1905) P. O. Box KS

139 12663 Kumasi; Tel. 03220-24728 (Off), 23028(Res); Msgr. Gabriel Acheampong (Rector), Mobile: 024 281 1964; Rev, Fr. Michael K. Boahene (Asst R); Rev. Fr. Kirk K. Okyere-Siabour (Asst R) Mobile: 024 403 9576; Rev. Fr. John Anane (Asst R), Mobile: 020 699 5276: Outstation: Dakwadwom; Sunday Mass- es: 6.30a.m, 8.30a.m (English), 10.00a.m Suame, Holy Rosary Parish (1968) P. O. Box Box 1739, Kumasi ; Rev. John Amoah (PP) Mobile: 024 482 3805; Rev. Fr. Alexander Asamoah,(Asst P) Mobile: 020 305 6819 ; Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ayi (In Res) Mobil: 026 132 1068; Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9.30am Tarkwa Maakro, St. Joseph Parish (2009) P. O. Box SE 774, Suame, Kumasi; V. Rev. Fr. Louis Tuffuor (PP) Mobile: 027 480 7466; Fr. Peter Callistus Ofori-Baafi (Asst P) Sunday Masses: 7.00am (English), 9.00a.m (Twi); Oustation: Abusuakuruwa 7.30 am (Twi) Toase, St. Peter’s Parish (1995) P. O. Box KS 99, Kumasi ; V. Rev. Augustine Amoako (PP) Mobile: 024 440 2469; Rev. Fr. Mark Opoku Acheampong (Asst P) Mobile:024 359 2647; Sunday Mass: 9:00am; Outstations: Mpasatia, Bedabour, Abompeh Tanoso: St. Joseph Parish (2009)P. O. Box A. Y 151 Asuoyeboa - Kumasi; Rev. Fr. Joseph Adu Owusu Agyeman (PP), Mobile 024 408 1584; Sunday Masses: 6.30am, 9.00 a.m Tanoso University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Cam- pus Chaplaincy; P. O. Box KS 1277, Kumasi, NE 3 ; Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Sam (Tutor) Mobile: 0277 871700 Prison Apostolate : Kumasi Central Prisons, Box 17 Kumasi. Fr. (ASP) Martin Padi (Chapl.) Mobile: 020 816 5092

THE FIVE DEANERIES

KUMASI DEANERY 4BN, St. Christopher Chaplaincy Abrepo, St. Joseph Rectorate Ash-Town Community Atasomanso, St. Theresa Rectorate Bantama, Holy Spirit Parish

140 Bantama, KATH Chapaincy Barekese, St. Peter’s Parish Bohyen-Ampabame, St. John the Evangelist Parish Mbrom: St. Louis College of Education Chaplaincy Nwamase, Resurrection Church Parish Opoku Ware Chaplaincy Parakou Estate, St. Charbel Catholic Church Santasi / Fankyenebra, All Saints Parish South Suntreso, St. Mary’s Parish St. Hubert Seminary- Senoir High School Chaplaincy St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica

SUAME DEANERY Abofour, St. Francis Xavier Parish Akomadan, St. James Parish Bremang, St. Anthony’s Parish Kobreso, Christ the Teacher College of Education Kronum, St. New Tafo, Corpus Christi Parish Nkenkaasu, St. Joseph Parish Offinso Maase, St. Agnes Parish Old Tafo, St. Anthony’s Parish Pankrono, St. Joseph’s Parish Suame, Holy Rosary Parish Tarkwa Markro – St. Joseph

ASAWASE DEANERY Adukrom, St. Paul’s Parish Asawase, St. Theresa’s Parish Asokore Mampong, St. Francis Xavier Parish Buokrom Estate – St. Francis of Assisi Rectorate Buokrom Estate, CTI Chaplaincy Buokrom, St. Anthony’s Parish Duase Rectorate, Kentinkrono, St. Joseph the Worker Parish KNUST, Our Lady of Holy Rosary Chaplaincy Sepe–Timpomu, Holy Trinity Parish (2010) St. Louis Senior High School Chaplaincy

141 Duase Rectorate

NYINAHIN DEANERY Abuakwa, St. Peter’s Parish Akropong, St. Lawrence Parish Asuoyeboa, St. Peter’s Parish Atwima Koforidua, St. John Kuffour Camp, St. Matthew’s Parish Kwadaso, St. Mary Immaculate Parish Nkrumah, St. Joseph Parish Nyinahin, St. Paul’s Parish Tanoso, St. Joseph Parish Toase, St. Peter’s Parish Nkawie, Sacred Heart Rectorate Nnerebehi, St. Joseph Rectorate University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus Chaplaincy

AMAKOM DEANERY Ahensan, Christ the King Parish Ahodwo, St. Michael’s Parish Amakom, St. Paul’s Parish Anwomaso, St. Anthony Rectorate Appeadu, St. Paul’s Parish Asokwa, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Atonsu, St. Martin de Porres Parish Ayeduase, St. John the Worker, Parish Dompoase, St. Joseph Rectorate Gyinase, Our Lady of the Apostles Kaase, St. Mary’s Parish Kotei, St. Benedict’s Parish, Kotei Kyirapatre, St. Michael’s Parish

KUMASI ARCHDIOCESAN PRIESTS & RELIGIOUS IN THE ACADEMIA University Lectureship and Seminary Formation Rev. Msgr Dr. Stephen Ntim, Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Nkrumah, Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre Rev. Fr. Professor John Appiah-Poku, KNUST Rev. Fr. John K. Opoku, KNUST Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Addai Mensah, KNUST Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Sam, UEW, Kumasi Campus Rev. Fr. Dr. Felix Amofa, KNUST Rev. Fr. Kingsely Osei Boahene – Kumasi Polytechnic

142 Rev. Fr. John Asare, St. Paul Seminary, Sowutuom, Accra Rev. Fr. Thomas Poku, St. Gregory Seminary, Parkoso Rev. Fr. George Gyasi Adjei, St. Gregory Seminary, Parkoso Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Boakye, St. Gregory Seminary, Parkoso Sr. Dr. Emily Owusu-Ansah, FST, KNUST Sr. Dr. Eugenia Amporfu, FST, KNUST Sr. Alice Nsiah, FST, University of Cape Coast

DIOCESAN PRIESTS AND FST SISTERS OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE On Mission Assigment Rev. Msgr. Matthew Amponsah Saamoa– Vatican Diplomatic Service Rev. Fr. Alex Mensah Agyemang – Treviso – Italy Rev. Fr. Bernard Afrifa – Vittorio Veneto – Italy Rev. Fr. Philip Boateng Brembah, USA (Migrant Apostolate) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Banahene, Canada Rev. Fr. Eric Owusu – Germany Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kwame Appiah – Nigeria Rev. Fr. Michael Afrifa Boadu – Nigeria Rev. Fr. Paschal Aggrey – Nigeria Rev. Fr. Anthony Owusu Boateng – Nigeria Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Adu Addae, Yendi Diocese Rev. Fr. Prince Agyemang – Yendi Diocese Rev. Fr. Stephen Opoku – Donkorkrom Apostolic Vicariate Rev. Fr. Augustine Kofi Sekyere – Donkorkrom Apostolic Vicariate Sr. Anna Amo, FST - Obuasi Diocese Sr. Cecilia Ankomah, FST Obuasi Diocese Sr. Mary Adu Acheampong - FST Konongo-Mampong Diocese

On Study Leave Rev. Fr. Anthony Kyere-Mensah, USA Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tabi-Mensah, USA Rev. Fr. Henry Poku, USA Rev. Fr. John Bosco Ampah, USA Rev. Fr. John Paul Opoku-Esie, USA Rev. Fr. Richard Osei-Bempah, USA Rev. Fr. Francis Antwi-Adjei, England Rev. Fr. Stephen Bilson Ogoe, USA Rev. Fr. Eric Owusu, Germany Rev. Fr. Michael Boakye Yeboah, Rome – Italy Rev. Fr. Paul Poku, Florence – Italy Rev. Fr. Samuel Owusu, Reggio Emilia – Italy Rev. Fr. Anthony Afriyie Amponsah – Winneba Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Abbem (KNUST, Ghana) Rev. Fr. Eric Asamoah (KNUST, Ghana)

On Sabbatical Leave Msgr. Dominic Fosu Asiedu – USA Msgr. Francis Tawiah – USA Msgr. Stephen Osei Duah - Rev. Fr. David Kwame Kusi – England Rev. Fr. Michael Akowuah - USA

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INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

RELIGIOUS FORMATION HOUSES Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (FST) Pre-Novitiate Christian Village, c/o Box KS 99 Kumasi Sr. Theresa Arthur FST (Directress) Mobile: 024 814 9391 Sisters of St. Louis (SSL) a) Vocations, Box 3041 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-28594 Sr. Mercy Boateng SSL, (Directress) b) Formation:C/O BOX 460, Kumasi, Tel 03220-60109 Directress: Sr. Lucy Mary Afful Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters (IHM) Pre-Novitiate, Dwinyama, c/o Box KS 99, Kumasi Directress: Sr. Mary George Boakye-Dankwa, IHM Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) St. Mary’s Formation House, N. 36 F. Line Buokrom Estate Box AS 254 Asawase Kumasi, Tel: 03220-70478 Sr. Maria Evangelina Negrosa RVM, District and Local Superi- or , Sr. Maria Veronica Peprah, RVM, Vocation Coordinator Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny(SJC) Pre-Novitiate: Domeabra,St. Joseph’s Convent, Ahinsan Es- tate, P.O. BOX 652, KNUST, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-28199, Mob: 0244-825724 Marist Brothers (FMS) - Formation Centre Pre-Novitiate, Odeneho-Kwadaso, P.O. BOX 8583, Kumasi Tel: 03220-26917 (Res.) 03220-26918 (Office) Holy Ghost Fathers (CSSP)- Spiritan Formation Centre a) Pre-Novitiate, Bantama, P.O. BOX 1185, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-22705, Vocations Director: Fr. Joseph Dadzie, CSSP b) Regional House, Buokrom, P.O.BOX 11, Ejisu-Ashanti Tel. 03220-70429, Fax: 70454

WOMEN RELIGIOUS Sisters of St. Louis (SSL)

144 Kentenkrono Community (St. Louis Sec. Sch.), Accra Road Box R399, Railway Post Office, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-60109 Srs. SSL: Veronica Buah; Mercy Boateng; Georgina Edwine; Philomina Nanewortor, Henritta Achiaa Agyemang, Mary Atta Takyiwaa, Augustina Agare kwakye, Dorothy Abuah Mbrom Community, (St. Louis Training College) Box 3041, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-28594: Srs. SSL.: Rebecca Nyantakyi; Martha Appiah-Kubi; Pat Mensah; Veronica Afful; Evelyn Serwaa Adjei, Elizabeth Osei. Offinso Community: St. Patrick Hosptial, Box 17, Maase- Offinso; NTC: Sr. Elizabeth Osei Immaculate Heart Of Mary Sisters (IHM) Regional House in Kumasi: Kumasi, Box SN 692, Santasi Kumasi ,Tel: 03220-21935 E-mail:[email protected] Srs. IHM: M. George Boakye-Danquah, 0243-870954; M. Concepta Mensah, M. Joachim adu-Poku, Annabel Esiedu,Maria Uzoama Aezeabasilim Offinso-Maase Convent; Box 340 Offinso-Ash Srs. IHM: M. Denis Adu-Birago (Regional Sup.) 0244-153746, M. Lydia Akubuko, M. Gabriella Antwi-Boasiako, Mary M. Frieda Gbley, Offinso - Namong Convent Box 340 Offinso-Ash Srs. Stevemariet Amponsah (local Superior), M. Sheila Wiredu, Nkechinyere Eze, M. Charity Dorcas Mensah Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) Madonna House (Kwadaso) Box KS 99 Kumasi Tel: 03220-32555; Srs.Eugenia Mansah Mensah, (Sup.), Theresah Fordjour; Constance Ansong; Bertha Frimpong; Faustina Bemah; Ernestina Serwaah Yeboah. Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters (RVM) District House Buokrom, 36 F. Line, Buorom Eastate Box AS 254, Asawasi Kumasi, Tel. 03220-70478 Sr. Maria Evangelina Negrosa (District and Local Superior Sr. Maria Veronica Peprah (Vocation Director/ MIS / Soc. Min- istry Local Coordinator RVM Sisters’ Convent - Christian Village, c/o Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-20859, Sr. Maria Juliet Cenas (Local Su- 145 perior and Headmistress St. Mary’s Girls’ Vocational Inst.) Sr. Maria Gloria Mwaakpaar(Studies), Sr. Maria Juliet Am- ponsah (studies and Vocation Co-ordinator) Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (FST) Nhyiaeso Community, Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel: 03220-24888 E-mail: [email protected]; Srs. FST: Alice Matilda Nsiah, Esther Dankwah, Vida Kasore, Philomena Aboagye Danso, Marian Antwi, Georgia Adarkwa, Bernice Amankwa Appiah, Mary Amponsah Poku Cathedral Basilica Community: Box KS, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-27685: Sr. Margaret Mary Marfo Juniorate Community: (Jamasi): Box 4, Jamasi; Srs. Mary Adu Acheampong, Anastasia Ama Akyiaa, Patricia Titiga Trinity House-KNUST: Box KS, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-61086 Sr. Emily Frances Owusu-Ansah Peace and Love Community (KNUST), Box KS, Kumasi, Srs. Euginia Ampofo, Evelyn Owusu, Esther Konadu Pre- Novitiate (Christian Village), Box KS, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-96645: Srs Theresah Arthur, Veronica Appiah Novitiate Community (Yabi): Box KS 99, Kumasi, Tel: 03220- 96551, Srs. Joana Oforiwaa, Marian Smyth Boadi Archbishop Emeritus I’s House: Box KS 99, Kumasi Tel. 03220-96775: Sr. Grace Nuamah Archbishop Emeritus II’s House Box KS 99, Kumasi Sr. Lucy Nkansah Trinity Lodge (Santasi), Box KS 99, Kumasi Srs. Cecilia Salifu, Anna Nyame Pramso Hospital Community: Box KS 99, Kumasi Tel: 028 9521183; Sr. Anna Amoh Nkawie Community: Box KS 99, Kumasi; Srs. Veronica Adomako Manu, Georgina Nkum, Gladys Boakye Akokoamong Community: Box KS 99, Kumasi Srs. Mary Boamah Dankwa, Martha Fosu Dansowaa, Lydia Acheamaa, Christiana Nkrumah Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny (SJC), Kumasi, Box 652 KNUST Kumasi, Tel: 03220-28199 2, Fax: 03220~28199, Community 0244-825724, Email: [email protected]; Good Shepherd JSS 024 408 6805, Good Shepherd Primary 024 407 1855; Srs. Rita Boateng, Gertrude Mensah, Mobile:

146 020 806 8271, Deeba Xavier Plakkoottathil, Mobile: 026 831 4899, Gracy Philip, Elisabeth Asare Buobi Missionaries of Charity (MC), Mbrom, Box KS 99 Kumasi, Tel: 03220-26094, Srs. MC: Sr. M. Eline (Sup), Sr. M. Anyesime, Sr. Mary Margaret, Sr. M. Annick Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Centre for Spiritual Renewal, Box 870, Kumasi, Tel:03220-29707, Sr. BVM: Mary Anne Hoope, Archbishop Mensah Learning Centre Christian Village, Phone: 020 664 2647 Co-Directors: Sr. Laurene Brady, BVM and Sr. Irene Lukefahr, BVM Nhyiaeso Community: Plot 43 Block D, Nyiaeso, P.O. BOX 13010, Kumasi; Tel: 03220-32782 Sr. Laurence Brady,BVM - Mobile:020 196 5660 Sr. Irene Lukefahr, BVM - Mobile:020 682 1031 Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy (DMMM), Oforikrom Box KS 99 Kumasi, Srs. DMMM: Justina Malize, M. Cecil Utsalo Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC) Street Children Project, Archdiocese of Kumasi Box KS 99, Kumasi Roman Hill behind the Cathedral Bookshop; Tel:03220-81578; 0244-881844; Email: streetchildrenpro- [email protected]; Sr. Olivia Umoh,DC, Mobile: 024 026 4454; Email: [email protected] Sr. Caroline Ologunwa, DC,Mobile: 024 404 6565 Email: cologun- [email protected] ; Sr. Mary Benim Gbanaab, DC ; Mobile: 024 595 8948 Email: [email protected] Sr. Catherine Edidiong Eking, DC,Mobile: 020 304 9877; Email: [email protected] Sisters of the Holy Spirit (OSS) St. Matthew Parish, Kuffuour camp Sr. Nazaria G. Cantero,Oss, Mobile: 020 039 7946 Sr. Maria Dulce A. dalas Alas, Oss, Mobile: 020 414 6562 Sr. Mylene V. Oliva, OSS, Mobile: 020 370 2831 Sr. Benedicta Asamoah, OSS, Mobile: 020 374 0726 Sr. Cecilia Mensah, OSS, Mobile: 020 586 2902 Sr. Paulina Dakurah, Oss, Mobile:020 093 8750 Daughters of Nazareth (Dardaa) (Figlie di Nazareth) (FdN) P. O. Box AP 52 Akropong, Ashanti Kumasi 147 Email: [email protected]; Sr. Bridgit Xavier, Mobile: 024 927 6389 Sr. Annie Kadaviparambil, Mobile: 054 556 2824

MEN RELIGIOUS Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers/Brothers) (CSSp) Spiritan House, Buokrom, Box 5751, Kumasi Tel: 03220-70429; Fax: 03220-70454 Postulate - Spiritan Formation Centre, Bantama: Box 1185 Kumasi, Tel: 03220-38170; Postulant Director: Alphonsus Beni New Tafo: Box 4118, Kumasi Tel: 03220-27081 Frs. Raphael Annan, William Damah, Superior (West African Foundation): Regional House: Buokrom, Box 11, Ejisu-Ashanti Tel: 03220-70429, Fax 70454 Dominican Fathers (OP), Box M 772 Suame, Kumasi Frs. Moses Atta(OP), Fr. Feix Nnabuchi (OP) Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.) C/o Centre for Spiritual Renewal, Box 870 Kumasi, Tel. 03220-29707; Fr. Michael Targett, M.Afr. Carmelite of Mary Immaculate (CMI), P. O. Box KS 8060 Fr. Jose Mundadan CMI (Co-ordinator) 0249 290624 Fr. Benoj John Makkollil (0244867809). Society of African Mission (SMA), Box OA 73 Kumasi Tel: 03220-43636, e-mail [email protected] Fr. Joop Valentin; Fr. Augustin N’dah. Marist Brothers (FMS) Odeneho Kwadaso: Champagnat House Community Box SN 400, Kumasi, Tel. 03220-26917 Brs. FMS: Jose Antonio Ruiz Abeijon (Sup); Issac Kwame F. Amponsah; Joseph Kwame Mammah Buokrom: St. Marcellin Champagnat School Community BOX SA 226; Tel:03220-72852 Brs: Daniel Osei Kwadawo, Ntoban Humphrey Yufenyu Marist School, Buokrom: St.Marcellin Champagnat School, BOX Sa 226, Tel: 03220-72850, Headmaster: Mr. Stephen Gerrar Missionaries of Charity (Contemplative) Yesu-fie, Pankrono, Kumasi, c/o Box KS 99, Kumasi Bros. Stephen Manu, Thomas Matthew, Alphonse Nayak

148 Claretian Fathers (CMF), Akropong: St. Lawrence c/o Box 8, Akropong, Ash. Rev. Fr. Terrance, CMF, Mobile: 024 333 1652 Abuakwa: St. Peter’s Parish (1995)Box KS 101 Abuakwa, Kumasi, Tel: 03220-52698; Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Asiegbu, CMF 020-8166345; Rev. Fr. Jude Anyanwu, CMI Mobile: 054 060 9133 Benedictine (O.S.B), Box ST 324, Kumasi, Fax: 00233-277-900052; Email:[email protected] Dom Kizito; Fra. Francis Akowuah (Oblate)

STATISTICS OF KUMASI ARCHDIOCESE Total Catholics as at 2012 362,192 Total number of Parishes 42 Total number of Outstations 155 Total number of Rectorates 11 Total Number of Chaplaincies 10 Administrative Districts in the Archdiocese The Archdiocese of Kumasi covers five (5) Districts out of the 27 Districts in the .They are: The Kumasi Metropolis - Kumasi Atwima Nwabiagya – Nkawie Atwima Mponua - Nyinahin Offinso North - Akomadan Offinso South Municpality – New Offinso

Distribution of Parishes and Rectorates in the Administrative Districts: Kumasi Metropolis: 31 Parishes, 39 Outstations, 3 Rectorates, and 8 Chaplaincies : 3 Parishes, 58 Outstations, 0 Rectorate and 0 Chaplaincy Atwima Nwabiagya : 4 Parishes, 26 Outstations, 2 Rectorates, 0 Chaplaincy Offinso North: 2 Parishes, 15 Outstations, 0 Rectorate and 0 Chaplaincy Offinso South Municipality: 2 Parishes, 22 Outstations, 0 Rectorate, 0 Chaplaincy

Diocesan & Expatriate Priests, Indigenous & Expatriate Religious No. of Priests incardinated into the Archdiocese 150 No. of Priests Resident in the Archdiocese 99 No. of Priests Resident elsewhere in Ghana 4 No. of Priests Resident Abroad 30 No. of Seminarians 56 No. of Expatriate Priests 14 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 35 No. of /postolance 11 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 3 No. of Lay Missionaries 1

Foreign Missionaries No. of Priests 11 149 No. of Sisters 24 No. of Brothers 3

Catechists No. of Cathechists 371 No. of Catechumen 5461

Schools Type of School No. of Sch No. of Students Kindergartens 49 6,642 Primary 56 30,285 Junior High Sch 36 9967 Senior High School 7 5,800 Vocational Schools 3 440 Technical Schools 1 477 College of Education 1 830 Midwifery Training 1

SEMINARIES Minor 1 123 Major 1 77

HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Hospital 1 Clinics 2

NECROLOGY (from 1996)

PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Daniel Asiamah - September 10, 199 Rev. Fr. Augustine Ofori Amankwa - August 12, 2001 Rev. Fr. Augustine Barimah - March 4, 2002 Rev. Msgr. Matthew Kwasi Adjaye - March 12, 2007 Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Owusu Ansah Osei June14,2009

SISTERS: Rev. Sr. Sarah Pinamang, FST - November 21, 1996 Rev. Sr. Gertrude Akyaa Manu, FST - November 29, 2000

MONKS: Rev. Bro. John M. Baidoo April 28, 2006

BROTHERS Rev. Brother Joseph Owusu Afriyie. April 9, 2008

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE NAVRONGO- BOLGATANGA (Erected 30 May 1977)

Patroness: Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Minor Basilica Bishop: Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta, SSL, STD, DD. Box 35l, Bolgatanga, Tel. 03820-23l4l (Office) 03820-22161 (Residence), Fax 00233- 03820-24271 Vicar General: V. Rev. V. Rev. Gabriel A. Agambire, Box 351, Bolgatanga, Tel. Office 03820-23141, Bishop’s Office: Sr. Rose Dakurah (SMI) Box 35l, Bolgatan- ga, Tel. 03820-23l4l (Office Acting Financial Administrator: V. Rev. Fr. Moses Akebule Box 35l, Bolgatanga , Tel. Office: (03820) 23l03; Tel. Resid. 03820-23444, Fax 03820-23103 Diocesan Accountant: Sr. Robina Dery (SMI), Box 351, Tel: 03820-24854 (Office), 03820-23936 (Res) Regional Manager of Catholic Schools: Mr. John K. Kubabom, Box 4, Navrongo Tel: 03821-22643 Human Development Coordinator: Mr. Joseph Ayembilla, Box 351,Bolgatanga, Tel.(03820) 23263,Fax. (233) 03820- 23263 Director of Diocesan Health Service: Mr. James Tobiga Naabil Livelihood & Advocacy Director: Mr. Moses Aduku Farmers Training Centre: Mr. David Azupogo Diocesan Director of Lay Apostolate: Mr. Alfred Afulani Centre for Development Communications (CEDEC) Direc- tor (Ag): Rev. Fr. Clement Beeri, Box 72, Navrongo, Tel: 03821-22261 (Off.), 03821-22218 (Res), Fax 03821-22158/9, Diocesan Catechetical Coordinator: Mr. Simon Azaa Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Lawrence Azure, Box 176, Big Boss, Bolga Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr. Yinwaat, Notre Dame Minor Sem., Box 10, Navrongo, Tel: 03821-22687 Diocesan Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs: Fr. Augus-

151 tine Adams, Box 11, St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo, Mobile: 0248246943, Diocesan Pontifical Mission Society, Director: Fr. Desmond Murtala, Garu, c/o Box 172 , Mobile: 027-2067672 Diocesan Missionary Childhood Coordinator: Sr. Nathalia Zoba, Box 4, Navrongo, 024-3168057 Diocesan Pastoral Care Coordinator: V. Rev. Gabriel A. Agambire, Box 351 Bolgatanga Diocesan Biblical Apostolate Coordinator: Fr. Fa- rouk Suley, Box 5 Bolgatanga, Tel. 020-0923658 QIC, Branch Manager: Mr. Klein Baba Anafure, Tel. 03820- 24717, Mobile: 0244-820032 QLAC, Marketing Executive: Mr. Wilfred A Akapanga, Tel. 03820-24652/020-7515622

NAVRONGO DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Paul Kapochina NAVRONGO/ PAGA RECTORATE: Our Lady of Seven Sor- rows Minor Basilica, Box 4, Navrongo, Tel. (03821) 22161 Msgr. Camillo K. Sarko (Rector), Frs. David Kodewura, Peter Ayamga, Robert Abotzabire, V. Rev. Charles Akabote (Spiritual Director of Minor Basilica), V. Rev. Augustine E. Kazaresam (In Res.) Fr. Augustine Abasi, PAGA RECOTORATE: Fr. Roch Akolgo (Rector) WIAGA: St. Francis Xavier Parish, C/o Box 20, Navrongo Fr. Clement Beeri (PP), Fr. MacHenry Ayamga RECTORATE: Fr. Sebastian Aduko (Rector) SIRIGU: Martyrs of Uganda Parish, c/o Box 4, Navrongo Frs. Paul Kapochina (PP), Sylvanus Ayoubire CHIANA: Christ the king Parish, Box 45, Chiana-Navrongo Fr. Joseph Atadana (PP), Fr. Linus Anaba FUMBISI: Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Box 32, Fumbisi- Sandema ; Fr. James Anovunga

BOLGATANGA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Moses Yaboah BOLGATANGA: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Box 5, Bolgatanga Tel. 03820- 23045 Msgr. James Tachuah (Adm), Frs. Ezekiel Suley, Roland

152 Adombire, Clement Ajongba, V. Rev. Moses Akebule RECTORATE: V. Rev. Gabriel Atidoo BONGO: St. Anne Parish, Box 5, Bongo Fr. Moses Yaboah (PP), Frs. Matthew Haruna, Jonas Atarah TONGO: St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, Box 41, Bolgatanga, Fr. Kenneth Anyanyeya Atia. (PP), Fr. Mak Cae- sar Abangna WALEWALE: St. Paul’s Parish, Box 7, Walewale Fr. Joseph Ayinpuusa (PP), Frs. James Achaa, John Kanton- gi, Albert Wugaa TENDAAMA-BOLGATANGA: Our Lady, Queen of Africa, Box 245, Bolgatanga, Tel. (03820) 23418. CSSp: Fr. George Omondi (PP), Fr. Simon Adu-Gyamfi

BAWKU DEANERY Dean: Fr. Robert Laari BAWKU: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Box 37, Bawku, Tel. 03822-22637; Fr. Robert Laari (PP), Frs. Emmanuel Awiah, Luke Atanga, Joseph Tabase GARU: Holy Angels Parish, C/O Box l72, Bawku, Fr. Desmond Murtala (PP), Frs. Kevin Abakisi, Paul Atinga : Our Lady of Hope Parish, c/o Box 37, Bawku, M Afr.: Fr. Yosef Giday (PP), Frs. Prosper Harelimana, Steven Ofonikot : St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Box 37, Zebilla Frs. David Ayariga (PP), Jacob Moldana

CHAPLAINCIES AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Diocesan Youth Chaplain: Fr. Isaac Akapata (Ag), Bishop’s Secretariat ,Box 351, Bolgatanga, Tel. 03820-23451 Vocation & The Family: Fr. Solomon Yinwaat Diocesan Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Francis Kodelogo Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Lawrence Azure Diocesan Laity: Fr. Moses Yaboah St. Vincent de Paul: (Charity for the Poor and Deprived): Fr. Paul Kapochina Knights and Ladies of Marshall: V. Fr. Moses Yaboah

153 Knights and Ladies of St. John: Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Abasi St. Victor’s Major Seminary, Tamale: Rev. Fr. David Azam- bawu St. Augustine Millennium Major Seminary, Tamale: Very Rev. Rudolph Alumam (Rector) University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo: Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Abasi Justice & Peace Commission: Fr. George Asigre Inter-Religious Dialogue: Fr. Augustine Adams Catechists: Rev. Fr. David Ayariga Spiritual Director for Women Groups: Fr. Luke Atanga Kongo Spiritual Renewal Centre: The Capuchins (OFM) Frs. Lawrence K. George (Director)

CHAPLAINS FOR SECOND CYCLE INSTITUTIONS Bolgatanga Sec. Sch.: Fr. Lawrence Azure Notre Dame Minor Sem. /Sec. Sch. Fr. Solomon Yinwaat St. John Bosco’s Teacher Training College: Fr. Augustine Adams, Navrongo Sec. Sch. (NAVASCO/OLLGSH): Tel. 03821- 22649, Fr. George Asigre Bawku Sec. Bawku Sec. /Tec., & Bawku Tech Inst. & Gbe- waa College of Education (Pusiga): Fr. Luke Atanga Bolgatanga Polytechnic: Fr. Peter Ayorogo Senior High School: Fr. James Achaa

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Bawku 7.00, 9:30 a.m. Zuarungu Rectorate 6.30am, 9.30 Bolgatanga 6.30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. Paga Rectorate 9.30 a.m Navrongo 6.30, 8.30, 10.30 a.m. Bolga Soe 9.30am Garu 8.00 a.m. Bongo 7.00, 9.00 a.m. Tongo 7.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Wiaga 9.15 a.m. Chiana 9.30 a.m. Sirigu 7.00 am 9.30 a.m. Bunkpurugu 9.00 a.m. Walewale 7.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m Fumbisi 10.00 a.m. Zebilla 7.15, 9.30 a.m.; Tendaama-Bolgatanga 6.45, 9.00 a.m.; Notre Dame M. Sem. 7.00 a.m.; Sandema Reactorate: 9:00 am

SCHOOLS Notre Dame Minor Seminary/Sec. Sch., Box 10, Navrongo (Rector/HM): Fr. Francis Kodelogo, Fr. Vitus Alnaa

154 St. Bernadette’s Technical Inst. Box 4, Navrongo, Mr. Azerigyik Robert Awenlimari (HM)Tel. Office 03821-22714 St. John Bosco’s College of Education: Box 11, Navrongo, Mr. Alfred Ndago (Principal) Tel. Office 03821-22617, House 03821-22650 Our Lady of Lourdes Sen. High. School: Rev. Sr. Agnes B. Adongo (Acting HM) Box 50, Narongo, Mobile:020-8244336 St. John’s Integrated SSS/Tech. Sch: Mrs. Gemma Kaza- resam, (HM) Box 40, Narongo, Mobile: 054-3836584 Bawku Technical Institute. Mr. Paul Atogabania Kwowono (Principal)

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Fr. Samuel Atinga – Sabbatical Fr. Rudolph Alumam (St. Augustine Millennium Seminary, Tamale) Fr. David Azambawu (St. Victor’s Major Seminary, Tamale) Fr. Clement Agamba (USA on Studies) Fr. Augustine Ayaga (USA on Studies) Fr. David Akanbangm (Italy) Fr. Augustine Bobi (Accra) Msgr. Thomas Anamooh – Sabbatical

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Navrongo Convent, Box 4, Navrongo SMI: Srs. Martina Naameh, Rose Mary Bagiroh (Com. Superi- or), Nathalia Zoba, Agnes Adongo, Mary Anne Muosieyiri, Rholanda Nindor SMI Wiaga Convent, Box 20, Navrongo. Srs. Mary Akangyam, Philomena Nuoyong, Mathilda K. Amoah (Com. Superior) Bolgatanga Convent, Box 5, Bolgatanga, Tel. 03820-23936 SMI: Srs. Robina Dery (Com. Superior), Germana Atuuse, Janet Beru, Rose Dakurah, Bawku Convent, Box 37, Bawku: SMI: Srs: Mary Clare Bo- pam, Rose Wellu (Com. Leader), Christina Nambazing Bongo Convent, Box 37, Bolgatanga: SMI: Srs: Margret Aasi (District Superior), Agatha Aminata (Com Superior) Sirigu Convent: Box 4, Navrongo: Srs. Sidonia Doole (Comm. Superior), Mary Peter Dery, Innocencia Debpuur Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) Holy Spirit Convent, Wiaga, Box 29, Sandema, Tel. 020- 4830121, Srs: SSpS: Ernestina Mortu (Com. Leader), Jane

155 Tothova, Veronica Bernice Osei, Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) Bolgatanga, Box 143, Tel. 03820-23009; Srs: Eunice Onuoha (Com. Leader), Angela Adimazoya (0245138411), Perpetua Amikiya Sisters of Charity of St. Anne, Walewale Convent Box 7, Walewale, N/R, Tel. 03721-22035; Srs: Juana Garrido Marquez (Com. Leader), Rosario Gonzalez Grace, Isabel Her- rera Cruz, Mary Asamoah, Gladys Mensah Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC), Kongo Srs. DC: Bernadine Pemii, Sr. Bernadette Uko, Sr. Martha Achumie Presentation Brothers (FPM) Our Lady of Africa Community Box 10, Navrongo, U.E.R. Tel. 03821-22412, 0244-708302 Brs: Valerius Sandow (Com. Leader & Postulant Director), Edwin O’Sullivan, Sebastian Dery Brother Tom O’Conor Community, Box 322, Tel. 03820- 23126 Brs: FPM. Joe Gilleece (Com. Leader), James Debuo-Der, Fidelis Tugpiel, Franklin Belikpe. Mt. St. Joseph Novitiate Community, Box 385,Logre Bolgatanga: Brs: FPM. Godfrey Kuubagr (Com.Leader & Nov- ice Director), Godfred Beteryel, James Songutu Awiah, Joseph Mukasa Brothers of the Immaculate Conception (FIC) Zebilla Community, Box 89, Bawku, U.E.R. Tel. 03822-24173: Brs: FIC: Godwin Kuu-ireme, Hypolite Dun- Dery, Clovis Baaka, Gregory Teng Missionaries of Africa (M. Afr.)Haskew House, BG 414, Bol- gatanga, Tel. (03820) 23113; Frs: M.Afr.; Hugo Van den Haute, Kevin Rand; John Bosco Ntihebuwayu The Capuchins Friars: (OFM) Box 285, Bolgatanga Frs. Lawrence K. George, Isaac K Antony, Joseph Ambrose

CLINICS Wiaga: St. Lucas Catholic Health Centre, Wiaga, P.O.Box 20, Sandema; Srs: SSpS: Veronica Bernice Osei (Sister in- Charge), Ernestina Mortu and Jane Tothova Walewale: Our Lady of Rocio Health Centre, Box 7, Walewale 156 Biu: St. Martin’s Clinic/PHC, Box 4, Navrongo Nakolo: St. Joseph Health Centre, Box 4, Navrongo Zoko: St. Theresa Health Centre, Box 5, Bongo Kongo: Immaculate Conception of Mary Health Centre, Box 5, Bolgatanga Sirigu: Martyrs of Uganda Health Centre, Box 4, Navrongo

ORPHANAGE Sirigu: Mother of Mercy Babies Home, c/o Box 4, Navrongo- Bolgatanga: Centre for Child Development, Box 600, Bolgatanga

Statistics of Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese N0. of Catholics 11,854.000 N0. of Ghanaian Priests 60 N0. of Expatriate Priests 10 N0. of Ghanaian Sisters 27 N0. of Expatriate Sisters 9 N0. of Ghanaian Brothers 11 N0. of Expatriate Brothers 2 N0. of Lay Missionaries 2

Type of Schools No. of Scools No. of Students Kindergartens 101 12,393 Primary 181 28,475 J.H.S. 100 15,964 Secondary/S.S.S. 3 1,045 Vocational/ Technical Schools 2 396 Teachers’ Training Colleges 1 880 Health Centres/Clinics 7

Seminarians 21

DIOCESAN COUNCILS/ORGANISATION/SOCIETIES Board of Consultors Priests’ Council (Bishop’s Senate) Diocesan Priests Association Diocesan Pastoral Council Religious Women Council Diocesan Laity Council Diocesan Youth Council Diocesan Development Committee Diocesan Transport Committee Diocesan Catechetical Committee Sacred Heart Confraternity Knights/Ladies of Marshall Knights/Ladies of St. John St. Vincent de Paul St. Anthony’s Guild Christian Family Movement Catholic Youth Organization Young Christian Students Legion of Mary Catholic Teachers’ Association Diocesan Health Committee Justice & Peace Commission Altar Servers Association Christian Mothers’ Association Asungtaaba Women Association Young Christian Workers St. Theresa’s Society Diocesan Catholic Women

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF OBUASI Patron: St. Erection: March 3, 1995 Bishop: VACANT Bishop’s House, Box 701, Obuasi-Ashanti; Mobile: 024- 4476732, 020-8550154, Office: 0322192650 E-mail: [email protected] Vicar General/Moderator of Curia: V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Max- well Appiagyei, P.O. Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi; Mobile: 024- 3301901, Office: 0322192651, Email:[email protected] Episcopal Vicar for Priests and Religious: V. Rev. Fr. Ed- ward Owusu-Ansah; P. O. Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi, Mobile: 024-6902592; 026-5079374 Chancellor & Episcopal Vicar for Marraiges: Rev. Fr. God- fred Appiah-Marfo, P.O. Box 701, Obuasi-Ashanti, Mobile: 024 -0502339 Financial Adm: Financial Adm: Rev. Fr. Francis Kwaku Boat- eng, P. O. Box 701, Obsi-Ashanti ; Mobile: 0205342627 Personal Secretary to the Bishop: Rev. Fr. Samuel Tabi Amponsah, P. O. Box 701, Obuasi- Adansi, Tel: 0322192650 (Office) Secretary: Mrs. Gloria Prempeh; Mobile: 024-4109182 Dioc. Dev’t. & Project Co-ordinator: Rev. Fr. Stephen Opoku -Boahen, P. O. Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi Mobil: 024-4966083 Diocesan Youth Office: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Sarpong, Box 701 Obsi-Ashanti Tel: 024-4128047 Diocesan Vocations’ Office: V. Rev. Fr. John Agyekum, P. O. Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi, Tel: 020-7366798 Director of Catechetics/Education: Rev. Fr. Christopher Antwi Boasiako, Box701 Obsi, Tel: 024-4930887 Director of Communications: Rev. Fr. Eric Frimpong, Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi, Tel: 024-4772966 Chaplain for Non-Catholic Schools: Rev. Fr. Angelo Opoku, Box 701 Ob’si, 024-3228627 Diocesan Women Co-ordinator: Miss. Alice Martha Adjei, P. O. Box 701 Obsi-Adsi, Mobile: 0244-875-214

158 Director: Diocesan Formation/Training Centre: Rev. Fr. Paul Antwi Boasiako (CSSp), P. O. Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi, Tel: 0207773489 Manager: Diocesan Formation/Training Centre: Mr. Albert M. Annadie, P. O. Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi, Mobile: 024- 3255229 Matron: Diocesan Formation/Training Centre: Ms. Gloria Asante-Nuamah Chef @ Bishop’s House: Mr. Adongo Acting Regional Manager of Schools: Mr. Martin Antwi Catholic Educational Unit, Box 210, Kumasi-Ash.,Tel:03220- 3004 Deputy Regional Manager of Schools: Mr. K. Owusu Dodoo

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS Bishop: VACANT Fathers: Joseph Maxwell Appiagyei, Godfred Appiah-Marfo, Francis Boateng, Vincent Glennon (SMA), Edward Owusu Ansah, Paul Antwi Boasiako (CSSp)

PRIESTS’ SENATE/ PRIESTS’ COUNCIL Bishop: VACANT Fathers: Joseph Maxwell Appiagyei, GodfredAppiah-Marfo, Vincent Glennon (SMA), Edward Owusu-Ansah, Paul Antwi- Boasiako (CSSp), Christopher Antwi Boasiako, Stephen Opoku-Boahen, Francis Kwaku Boateng

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Obuasi: St. Thomas Cathedral- 6:30a.m.(Akan); 9:00a.m.(English Mass); 7.00a.m: Children Mass; 11:00 am (Dagaaba/Frafra-First Sunday of the month)Abompe/ Kokoteasua: St. Mary’s Church: 7.00 a.m. Tutuka: St. Philip’s Parish - 6:30a.m. (Akan), 10:00a.m. (Akan) Anyinam : Holy Trinity Parish - 6:30a.m. (Akan Mass), 9:00a.m.2nd& 4th Sunday of the Month, 7:30am (Akan Joint Mass – 1st Sunday of the Month & 6:30am. (Akan Joint Mass – 3rd Sunday of the Month) Bogoribi: Holy Family Rectorate:8:30a.m. (Akan Mass) Weekdays: Cathedral: 6:00a.m. (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) 6:30a.m. (Thursday & Saturday) 7.00 p.m. (Wednesday)

OBUASI DEANERY Obuasi: St. Thomas Cathedral, P.O. Box 1,Obsi-Adsi Tel:

159 03225-40231 (Office) Rev. Fr. Joseph Maxwell Appiagyei (Administrator) Rev. Fr. James Kofi Appiah (Associate) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Sarpong (Associate) Rev. Fr. Samuel Tabi- Amponsah (Associate) Rev. Fr. Lawrence Gyamfi (In resi- dence) Akrokerri: Sacred Heart Parish (1994),C/o Box 701,Obsi- Adsi. Tel:03224-92218, Rev. Fr. Thomas Akowuah, Rev. Fr. Angelo Elijah Opoku (In Residence) Anyinam: Holy Trinity Parish (2003), P.O.Box 763, Obsi- Adsi, Tel: 03224-91515: Rev. Fr. Godfred Appiah-Marfo (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Ambrose Owusu-Ansah (Assit.) Bogobiri: Holy Family Rectorate (2009) Rev. Fr. Lawrence Gyamfi ( Pastor) Dadwen-Kyekyewere: St. John Vianney Church (2011), C/o P. O. Box 1,Obs, Rev. Fr. John Dwobeng-Adusei (Priest-in- charge but resident @ Anyinam

TUTUKA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. John KwadwoAgyekum) Tutuka: St. Philip’s Parish (1995), Box 557 Obuasi-Adsi, Tel:03225-40362, Rev. Fr. Stephen Opoku-Boahen (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Joseph Adu Gyamfi( In Residence) : St. George’s Parish (1961), Box 39 Fomena-Adsi. Tel: 03225-20941, Rev. Fr. John Agyekum (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Francis KwabenaAgyeiBoshen (Associate) : St. John the Baptist Parish (1989), C/o Box 701, Obuasi-Adsi., Rev. Fr. Lawrence Mensah; Rev. Fr. Au- gustine Kofi Boateng Akrofuom: St. LukeParish (2002) c/o Box 701 Obsi-Adsi, Tel:03221-42850, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Offeh (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Dominic Boateng-Andoh (Associate) Fereso: St. Aloysius Parish (2004), c/o Box 701 Obuasi- Ashanti., Rev. Fr. Sylvester Bioh (Ag. Pastor) Bodwesango: St. Louis Rectorate(2009), c/o Box 701, Obuasi – Ashanti; Rev. Fr. Frederick Assuming (Ag. Pastor) Brahabebome: St. Patrick Pastoral Unit (2010), c/o Box 701, Obuasi – Ash; Rev. Fr. Peter Adu Boahen Nkansah (Pastor) Akaporiso: Corpus Christi Pastoral Unit (2010), c/o Box 701, Obuasi – Ash; Rev. Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo (Pastor)

160 Rev. Fr. Eric Frimpong (Associate) Kwabenakwa: St. Pastoral Unit (2010), c/o P. O. Box 701,Obuasi, Rev. Fr. Christopher AntwiBoasiako (Pastor), Rev. Fr. Louis Jones Ofori (Associate)

BEKWAI DEANERY (DEAN: V. Rev. James Alexander Asare) : St. John the Evangelist (1957), Box 60, Bekwai- Ash. Tel: 03224-20252; V. Rev. Fr. Edward Owusu-Ansah (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Paul Kwaku Davor (Associate) Rev. Msgr. Joseph Amoako-Adusei (in Residence) Jacobu: St. Peter Parish (1979), Box 30 Jacobu Ash Rev. Fr. Simon Atta Denchira (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Gregory Kwamena Afful (Associate) Poano: Mother of God (1994), c/o Box 701 Obsi-Adsi Tel:03220-91717, Rev. Fr. James Alexander Asare (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Robert Kwame Adanse (Associate) Dwoamin: St. Joseph the Worker Parish (1989), c/o Box 701 Obsi-Ash., Rev. Fr. John Asare (Ag. Pastor) – Mobile: 024- 5197252, Rev. Fr. Luke Antwi Boasiako (In Residence) Ofoase-Kokoben: John Paul II Formation Center, c/o Box 701, Obsi-Ash, Rev. Fr. Paul Antwi Boasiako (Director)

KUNTANASE DEANERY (Dean: Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Owusu Afriyie) : St. George’s Parish (1984), c/o Box 701 Obuasi- Adansi, Rev. Fr. Stephen Francis Ampomah (Ag. Pastor) Abono: Our Lady Queen of Heaven and Earth Grotto (2003) Rev. Fr. George Owoahene Acheampong Marfo (Director) Rev. Fr. Mark Obeng Mireku (Assistant) Piase: St. Philomena Rectorate (2011) Rev. Fr. James Kwabena Enin (Pastor) Jachie: St. Anthony of Padua Parish (1995) c/o Box 701 Obuasi-Ashanti, Rev. Fr. Thomas Okyere (Pastor) Pramso: St. Clement Rectorate; Rev. Msgr. Lawrence OwusuAfriyie (Pastor) Esereso: St. Anthony Parish: (2004), c/o Box 701, Obuasi- Adansi; Rev. Fr. Lawrence Tabi (Pastor) Beposo: Sacred Heart Parish (1995), C/o Box 701, Obuasi-

161 Adsi.; Rev. Fr. Anthony Atter(Ag. Pastor) Sawua: St. Matthew Rectorate (2010), c/o P. O. Box 701, Obuasi – Ashanti; Rev. Fr. Francis Sarpong (Rector)

AGROYESUM DEANERY: Agroyesum: St. Anthony (1957), c/o Box 701, Obuasi-Adsi. The Claretian Fathers. Esaase-Bontefufuo: St. Joseph Parish (1979), c/o Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi.,, Rev. Fr. Martin Atta Denchira (Pastor) : St. Francis Xavier Parish (2003), C/o Box 701 Obuasi-Ash, Rev. Fr. John Kenneth Coffie (Pastor) Keniago: St. Peter’s Parish C/o P. O Box 701, Obuasi-Ash Rev. Fr. Vincent Glennon, (SMA), (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Denis Ryan, (SMA), Associate

NSEMA DEANERY (Dean: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Yaw Berko) Nsema-Kumasi: Holy Cross Parish (1995), c/o Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi. Tel:03220-50223, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Yaw Berko (Pastor) Rev. Fr. Victor Atta Wusu (Associate), Msgr. Michael De-Graft (In Residence) Trede: Sacred Heart Parish (1995), Box 6520, Kumasi- Ashanti; Rev. Fr. Francis Korsah (CSSp), Pastor Trabuom: St. Lucy Parish(1994) c/o Box 701, Obuasi-Ash Rev. Fr. VitalisKokro (Pastor) Ahenema-Kokobin: St. Andrew Parish (2002), C/o Box 701 Obuasi-Ash, Rev. Fr. Francis Kwaku Boateng (Pastor) Kromoase: St. Joseph Rectorate (2010), c/o P. O. Box 701, Obuasi – Ashanti, Rev. Fr. Dominic Baffour Akowuah (Rector)

FORMATION HOUSES Marist Brothers of the Schools (Formation Centre) Sabin-Akrofrom, Box SN 304 Kumasi-Ashansi Bro. Mark Ikechuckuru Anokwuru (N.M) Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (FST) FST Novitiate, Yabi-Ashanti, Box KS 99 Kumasi-Ashanti Tel: 051-32615, Sr. Cecilia Ankomah (N.M) – Mobil:020-8228709

162 RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES/ Marist Formation Centre, Sabin-Akrofrom, P. O. Box SN 304, Kumasi-Ashanti Tel:057-220797 Bros. FMS: Bro. Mark Ikechuckuru Anokwuru , Vitus Osuji, Paul Adu Kwasi Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) Agroyesum Community, c/o Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi Srs: Mary Agyeiwaa (Superior), Angela K. Manu,(Bursar) Hel- en Amuzu, Mary AssumptaTaabazuing Obuasi Community, C/o Box 1, Obuasi-Adansi Tel: 03225- 40842.; Srs: Theresa Mensah (Superior) Gladys Brobbey, RosemaryTamea, Vivian Eke Holy Family Sisters(HF) Jacobu, C/o Box 701 Obuasi- Adansi; Srs. Jaicy Maria (Superior), Anni Joseph Mullathana- thuthara, Grace Paul Kuttikadan, VijiayaKurian, Sisters of St. Louis (SSL) (Pramso) St. Michael Hospital, Box 10 Jachie-Ash; Sr. Mary Owusu- Frimpong, Sr. Genevieve Segkpeb Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (FST) Pramso: St. Michael Hospital, P. O. Box 10 Jachie-Ash. Sr. Anna Amoh Yabi: Srs.: Cecilia Ankomah, Marian Smith Hospitallers Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (S.H.J.) - Dompoase Benito Menni Health Centre c/o Box 701 Obsi-Adsi, Mobile: 027-895-925, Srs. Florence (Superior &Administrator) Felicia BOTCHU Loreto Sisters, Obuasi (Kwabenakwakrom, Obuasi) C/o P. O. Box 701, Obuasi-Adansi; Srs. MaliaKatala (Superior), Domitilla Akama, Paulina Lewela, Lucy NjokiNderi

SCHOOLS Christ The King Senior High School, Box 391 Obsi-Adsi, Tel:03225-40741Mr. Ahmed (Head Master), Rev. Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo (Chaplain) Fr. Augustine Murphy Senior High School, Box 391 Obuasi- Adansi, Mrs. Christina Attakumah (H.M), Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo- (Chaplain) St. Joseph’s Snr./Tech. Sch. (Ahwiren), Box 206, Bekwai-

163 Ash. Tel: 03224-0762; Mr. Philip Turkson (Head Master), Fr. Luke Antwi-Boasiako (Chaplain) Denyase R/C Snr High School, P. O. Box 20 Poano Ash. Mob: 024-51025715; Mad. Beatrice Appiagyei (Head Mistress); Fr. Robert Adanse (Chaplain) St. George Girls’ Senior High School (Kuntanase), C/o Box 701, Obuasi-Ash, Ms. Alice Martha Adjei (Head Mistress) St. Philip’s Catholic International School: Madam Agnes Quarm (Head Mistress) Presentation of Our Lady Girls’ School Complex: C/o P.O.Box 701, Obsi-Adsi, Sr. Lucy NjokiNderi (Head Mistress) Holy Cross Catholic International School: P. O. Box KS 6516, Nzema-Kumasi St. Peter’s Preparatory School: P. O. Box 30, Jacobu- Ashanti Sr. Jaicy Maria (Head Mistress) Marist Primary& Junior High School, Trede

CHAPLAINCIES St. Michael Hospital, Pramso: Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Owusu Afriyie St. Peter’s Hospital, Jacobu: Rev. Fr. Simon Atta Denchira St. Martin Hospital, Agroyesum Marist Brothers Formation Centre, Trede: Rev. Fr. Francis Korsah

HOSPITALS, HEALTH STATIONS & CLINICS St. Martin’s Hospital, Agroyesum C/o Box 701, Obuasi- Adansi, Administrator: Mr. Richard Adusei St. Michael’s Hospital, Pramso, P. O. Box 10 Jachie-Ash. Administrator: Mr. Amoateng St. Peter’s Hospital (Jacobu), c/o P. O. Box 31, Obuasi- Adansi, Administrator: Mr. Emmanuel Apenteng St. Thomas Clinic (Hia), c/o Box 701Obuasi St. Louis Clinc (Bodwesango), c/o Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi Head: Mr. Timothy AkanaahAkasoe St. Mary’s Clinic (Yapesa) c/o Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi Head: Ms. Mary Anderson Benito Menni Health Centre: (Dompoase) C/o Box 701 Obuasi-Adansi. Head: Sr. Florence

164 Mother of God Clinic: Esaase-Bontefufuo: Elizabeth AfiBrayie

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE ( On Study Leave) Fr. Michael AsareAppau -Rome Fr. Thomas Owoahene Acheampong - USA Fr. Anthony BaffourAwuah -Rome Fr. Augustine Appiah USA

On Sick Leave: Fr. Paschal BaylonTsiquaye -USA Fr. Charles Maanu (Udine) Italy

Pastoral Assignment Msgr. Francis OseiNyarko -(Syracuse) U.S.A Fr. Gabriel AdansiFordjour -(Syracuse) U.S.A Fr. Joseph Osei Bonsu -(Rochester) U.S.A Fr. Anthony Clement Amofah- (Saskatoon) Canada Fr. Anthony Kingsley Austin -(Yendi), Ghana Fr. Clement Kwaku Adanse -(Yendi), Ghana Fr. James Owusu -Grenada Fr. Patrick Agyapong -Grenada

Sabbatical Leave Msgrs: John BaniniAcquah -(Florida) USA Matthew Tuffour-Amoah -(Saskatoon) Canada Frs: John Yaw Afoakwah -(Rochester), U. S. A. Godfred Boachie-Yiadom -U.S. A.

On Secondment Fr. Dr. Peter Nkrumah Amponsah, Lecturer (Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre, Sunyani) Fr. Dominic NyamekyePeprah, Lecturer (St. Peter’s Major Seminary, Pedu) Msgr. Augustine Bio, Formator (St. Gregory Provincial Seminary, Parkoso, Ksi.

DIOCESAN ORGANISATIONS & COUNCILS

College of Consultors The Priests Council (Bishop’s Senate) D.O.P.A. (Dioc. Priests’ Asso. of Obuasi) Diocesan Co-Workers Diocesan Pastoral Council Diocesan Laity Council Diocesan Women Council Diocesan Youth Council CYO Young Christian Students The Catechists’ Association Dioc. Health Committee Dioc. Development Committee Dioc. Finance Committee Dioc. Liturgical Commission Charismatic Renewal Christian Fathers/Men Fellowship Sacred Heart Confraternity Christian Mothers’ Association Catholic Women Association Legion of Mary Knight of St. John Knights of Marshall Ladies Auxiliary of St. John Ladies of Marshall

165 Children of Mary Frafra Union Anna Kuw Ewe Union St. Anthony’s Guild Dagaaba Catholic Union Kassena Union St. Theresa of the Child Jesus

STATISTICS of Obuasi Diocese No. of Catholics 95,560 No. of Ghanaian Priests 55 No. of Expatriate Priests 3 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 14 No. of Expatriate Sisters 15 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 5 No. of Expatriate Brothers 3

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 67 Primary 103 J.S.S. 23 Secondary/S.S.S. 3 Technical 1 Vocational 2

Seminarians Minor 43 Major 28

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SEKONDI-TAKORADI Patron: Our Lady, 'Star of the Sea' Bishop: VACANT

Bishop’s House, Box TD 236 Takoradi Tel 03120-23465, 020-8115782, Fax 233-03121-23465 EPISCOPAL CURIA Vicar General: Episcopal Vicars: Chancellor: Financial Administrator: Tel: 03120-21217 Bishop’s Secretaries: Box TD 236, Takoradi. Tel: 03120- 24921 Director of Vocations: Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel. 03120-24921 Medical Administrator: Mr. John Ijoo Mawah, Box TD 236 Takoradi, Tel: 03120-26793 Women Co-ordinator: Mrs. Beatrice Quaicoe Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel. 03120-21747 Agric. Extension Officer: Mr. Justice K. Amissah Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-21747 Regional Manager of Cath. Schools: Mr. Michael K. Buah Essikado, Box 122, Sekondi, Tel. 03120-46695 Youth Chaplain: Box TD 236 Takoradi, Tel. 03120-21747 Youth Co-ordinator: Mr. Collins Armah-Brako Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel. 03120-21747 Co-ordinator of Catechetics: Box TD 236, Takoradi, Chaplain to Non-Catholic Higher Institutions: Fr. George Eduyaw Ansah, Box TD 236 Takoradi Tel. 03120-26623

PARISHES

SEKONDI DEANERY Dean:

167 St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Box 92, Sekondi, Tel 03120-46604: Frs. Albert Yankey (Adm) , Anthony Nii Noi Dowuona, Benja- min Anumel, James Kaku. Stations 8: Diabenekrom, Ketan, Nkroful, Kansaworado, Manso, Edaa, Angu, Ahenkofikrom St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Essikado Box 604, Sekondi, Tel 03120-46964: Frs: Mark Anthony Nren- zah (PP),Francis Eboo Stations 2: Ngyiresia, Essipon St. John the Baptist Parish, Adiembra-Kweikuma Box TD 1410, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-26623: Frs. Raphael Eshun, George Aduyaw Ansah (Chaplain, Non-Catholic Higher Institutions In Residence) Station 1: Nkontompo Our Lady of Assumption, Box 4, Shama, Tel: 03120-23906 : Frs.: Thomas Gyetua-Boafo (PP), Michael Anto Stations 20: Komfueku, Shama Junction, Kumase, Sekyere Krobo, Sekyere Abo- , , Supomu Dunkwa, Beposo, Brempong, Sekyere Hemang, Abroadzeworam, Obi Nnyim, Anlo Beach, Dwenase, Ekutuase, Atobiase, Domama, Buase, Nkyirkyir, Ebukrom Sacred Heart Parish, Box 9 Kojokrom, W/R Tel. 0244-227478; Fr. John Ekow Arthur St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Aboadze Box AX 1608, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-91764: Fr. Anthony Yaw- son (Ag. PP) Stations 6: Inchaban, Sofokrom, Ituma, Dwomo, Abuesi, Nyankrom St. Francis Xavier’s Parish, Assorko-Essaman Box MC 2958, Takoradi, Tel. 03120-93248: Fr. Charles Kwame Oppong Stations 5: Yabiw, Annto, Asem-Asa No 1, Dompim, Atwereboanda St. Anthony Parish, Daboase c/o Box 2958 Takoradi: Fr. John B. Quiacoe Stations(2): Sekyere Krobo, Sekyere Aboaboso

TAKORADI DEANARY Dean: Our Lady, 'Star of the Sea' Cathedral Box TD 133, Takoradi, Tel 03120-23218: Msgrs.: Francis Yaw Tawiah, Francis Kaku Couston, Frs: Thomas C. McCarthy, Isaac Enyan, Anthony Kingsley Quarm, Francis Akyen Grant Martyrs of Uganda Parish, Beach Road Box 1302 Takoradi, Tel. 03120-26788: Frs: Stephen Appiah- Kubi

168 Christ the King Parish, Box 35, , O.F.M: Frs: Bortolino Maistrello, George Abram, Emmanuel Acquaye. . Stations 4: Anaji, Fijai, Effia, Ntankoful St. John the Evangelist Parish, Apowa Box AX 1188, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-21190: Frs.: Francis Gerard Appreh(PP), Joseph K. Dodoo Stations 12: Adjoa, Funkoe, New Amanful, Yabiw, Beaho, Bokro, Ankyemyin, Kanfakrom, Asem Asa, Ampatano, Hotopo, Ewusiedjoe. St. Anthony’s Parish, Mpohor: Box MC 2224, Takoradi: Fr. Francis Jerome Ackah Stations 5: Dominase, Edum Banso, Bopp Estate, Ayiem, Pretsea Village St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Box K.35, Kwesimintsim, W/R Tel: 03120-25665, Frs: Michael Asiedu-Herzuah(PP), Jerome Toku Appiah, Anthony Justice Englyshe (In Residence) Stations 3: Apremdo, Asakae, Whindo St. Peter the Apostle Parish: New Takoradi: c/o Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-28214, : V. Rev. Lucas K. Binnah St. Mary’s Parish/Sanctuary, Egyam Box TD 717, Takoradi, Fr. Francis Oppong St. Ignatius Garrison Catholic Church, Air Force Station, Box ,c/o Box TD 236, Takoradi: Fr. Francis Agyeman St. Ignatius Garrison Catholic Church, Air Force Station Box MC 3161, Takoradi, Fr. (Flt.) Philip Mensah St. Ignatius Garrison Catholic Church, Myohaung Baracks ; Apremdo, c/o P.O. Box TD 236, Takoradi, Fr. Francis Agye- man St. Francis Xavier’s Parish, , W/R, Box 3, Fr. Richard Kwayie-Danquah (Ag. PP) Stations 11: Aboadi, Ayinase, Kubekor-Ntaakrom, Dixcove, Busia, Nkwanta, Mile 5, Butre, Nyanso, Nsuaem, Essaman.

TARKWA DEANERY Dean: St. Matthew’s Parish, Box 36, Tarkwa, Tel. 03123- 20523/21705: Frs. Philip Akru Tandoh (PP), Anthony Assebi- ah, Jude Aryeepah, Isaac Kwegyir Cudjoe Stations 30: Simpa, Dompim, Bonsa, Pataho I, Bankyim, Agege, Teberebe, Tamso, Nsuta, Esuoso, Tarkwa Banso, Anyinase, Samahu, Huniso, Gyimakrom, Damang II, Wuwuso, Oppon Valley, Ateiku, Brofoyedur, Senchem, Mamponso, Essamang, Nsadweso, Old Subri, Juabeng, Subri Yard, Akyempim, Apeasumang, Benso

169 Sacred Heart Parish, Box 33 Aboso: Frs. James Margaret Mesu, Samuel Pius Aseleku. Stations 21: Wasa, Nkran, Essikuma, Bompieso, Atereboanda, Nsuaem, Ko- diakrom, Damang, Huni Valley, Amoanda, Dieso, Achiase, Bonsaso, Mansiso, Suhyenso, Gordon, Awudua, Kofi Gyan, Huni Ano, Tsintsinmu, Brigade Camp, Akotom St. Michael’s Parish, Box 33, , Frs. Charles Fuakye, Emmanuel Nanabanyin Conduah St. Francis Xavier Parish, Box 18, ; Tel: 03123- 20242, Frs.: Emmanuel Mensah, Stephen Enor Ofori Anderson Stations 24: Himan, Bondaye, Insu-Siding, Boppo, Petepuom, Ayensukrom, Ehyire- so, New Aboi, Pemeso, Nyame Bekyere, Boakrom, Dumase, Fureso, Bonsukrom, Kroboline, Brepro, Asomase, Wirekokrom, Tebakrom, Dawurampong, Dwirigum, Afukey, Edusuazo, Aniamote

AXIM DEANERY Dean: St. Anthony’s Parish, Box 16, Axim, Tel 03121-22375, Frs.: Paul Awuah, Albert Azane, Andrew Oliver Quartsin Stations 18: Abora, Akango, Akatekyi, Ankobra, Anibil, Asanta, Asemko, Bamiangor, Banso, Gwira,Cape Three Points, Dadwen, Domenase, Kikam, Kakusuazo, Nsein, Princess Town, Salema, Apewosika St. Peter Claver Parish, Box 14, Esiama, Nzema W/R, Frs: Joseph Kofi Enimil, Michael K. K. Akpanyi Stations 11: Adubrim, Ampain, Anweah, Anyanzinli, Asasetre, Azuleloanu, Bom/ Nvel, Nkroful, Nuame Bekyere, Tandan, Teleku-Bokazo Guardian Angels’ Parish, Box 84, Aiyinase, Nzema, W/R, Fr. Anthony Aikins Stations 9: Menzezor, Akoto, Basake, Awiebo, Edwakpole, Akpandue, A.B. Bokazo, Ala Bokazo, Nyame Bekyere St. Raphael’s Parish, Box 7, Eikwe, via Axim, W/R Tel: 03121-92372/92271, Msgr. John Adade (PP), Frs. Michael Blay-Morkeh, Anthony K.Y.K. Bomah (In Residence) Stations 9: Atuabo, Asemndasuazo, Anokyi, Baku, Ngalekyi, Ngalekpole, Krisan,Sanzule, Bakanta

HALF ASSINI DEANARY Dean: St. Patrick’s Parish, Box 10, Half-Assini, W/R, Frs: John Kwame Angofie Efferh (PP), Philip Kofi Erzuah, Francis Armo-Kwofie (In Res.) Stations 16: Ekpu, Atwebanso, Edobo, Ahobre, Eghazo, Kabenlasuazo, Takinta, Adusuazo, Jaway, Wharf, Anlomatuope, Mpeasem, Enzemitianu, Mangyea, , New Town St. Anthony’s Parish, Box 9, Elubo, Nzema,Tel 03122-22005: Fr. Francis Boakye Siriboe, C.S.Sp 170 Stations 9: Cocotown, Nungua, Anhweafutu, Nyame Bekyere, Fawoman, Tannie, Dogyakrom, Sowoodem, Mpeasem St. Mary’s Parish, Kengen, Box 34, Tikobo No. 1, Nzema, Frs. Joseph Ade-Amodine(Ag.PP), Michael Buah Stations 21: Ekebaku, Ngelekazo, Beyin, Ellonyi, Twenen, Agyeza, Allengenzule, Ehoaka, Alleweule, Nuba, Mpataba, Compound, Azuleti, New Nzelezu, Etweako, Samenye, Nvellenu, Tikobo II, Ebonloa, Old Nzulezo St. Paul’s Parish, Box 7, Bonyere, Nzema W/R: Fr. David Nkrumah: Stations 4: Ellenda, Tikobo I, Ezinlibo, Ndumsuazo St. Peter Claver Parish/Sanctuary, Nawule, Box 2, Bonyere: Frs. Anthony Umiker Quarm, Anthony Gyan. St. John’s Parish, Kabenlasuazo Box 104, , Nzema, W/R: Fr. Peter Ekow Kaitoo (Ag. PP)Stations 6 Ahobre, Adusuazo, Egbazo, Edubo, Atwebanso, Takinta

ASANKRANGWA DEANERY Dean: Immaculate Conception Parish, Box 5, Asankrangwa Tel. 03124-22014:Frs. Daniel Kojo, Seth Nana Owusu Stations 31: Sureso, Yirase, Dunkwa, Moseaso, Odumase, Bremang, Edaa, Ko- towomoso, Effiena, Tanogya-Amanhyia, Saa, Pokukrom, Kwaben, Ankasie, Agona, Gyedua, Dominase, Adjakaa Manso, Daboase, Ata Ne Ata, Juabo, Wuratrem, Mampong, Ankwawso, Ampontenkrom, Sompre, Bonsiekrom, Congo, Nyame Ndae, Juatoakrom, Bredi, Kokodee St. Paul’s Parish, Box 7, Wasa Akropong: Frs.: Joseph Harri- son (PP), Francis Baffoe Davis, Philip Kofi Erzuah Stations 41: Adesu, Asikuma, Saamang, Aserewadi, Wasa Kumasi, Princiso/ Mpasem, Mamieso, Abrolokir-Krobo, Nkyirifi, Afransie, Abesiwa-Gyaman, Japa, Wasa-Saa, Grumisa, Dadieso, Nananko, Moseaso, Bibianiha, Pewuako, Ankonsia, Abenabena, Abrehyia, Agyakuso, Nsuopoun, Wantram, Nkonya, Assunia, Nsuaem, Gyedua, Someabra, Epom, Akoreso, Akrofuom, Ekrofrom, Akodakrom, Beposo, Appiakrom, Dompuase, Nkyease, Dompoase, Bawdie St. Michael’s Parish, Manso-Amenfi, Box MC 01569, Takoradi: Fr. Francis Lawrence Mensah Stations 11: Achichere, Adidase, Amuni, Anakum, Anyinabrim, Bantama, Bonuama, Ebbin, Hiawa, Kwaman, Wasa Bekwai St. Mary’s Parish, Box 27, Samreboi, Tel. 03125-22062: Frs. John Fobi-Ankomanah(PP), Charles B. Nuamah Stations 19: Aboi-Fie, Asuo-Shiam, Kabrekrom, No Good, Bisaaso, Ananhu, Ohiama, Tuo-Simpa, Mumuni, Nkwanta, Awurabo, Camp, Gravel Yard, Anyensukrom, Mmofranfadwene, Obrayantoboase, Torompan, Patase, Kwawu Bisaagya, Wasa Berekum, Peterkrom St. Joseph’s Parish, Agona-Amenfi, Box 58, Asankrangwa, W/ R: Fr. Peter Amoah (Ag. PP) 171 Stations 15: Ankasie, Wuratrem, Congo, Joabo, Wasa, Ampong, Ankwaso, iaboase, Atta ne Atta, Adjakaa-Manso, Domanasi, Jedua-Kese, Bonsie-Krom, Bredi, Ko- kodie, Ampontenkrom

DEPT. OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS, DEPSOCOM Tel. 03120-24921, Fax 03120-23465 Director: Fr. Francis Akyen Grant (Acting) Catechetics Department. Box TD 236, Takoradi Mr. Peter Robert Eshun, Co-ordinator Youth Apostolate, Box TD 236, Takoradi Co-ordinator: Mr. Collins Armah-Brako Youth Chaplain: Fr. Francis Akyen Grant St. Francis Press Ltd. (Effiakuma), Box TD 605, Takoradi Tel. 03120-21679 Board of Directors: V. Rev. George Abram, Frs.: Bortolino Maistrello, Marino Albani, Vincent Marcoli

ST. KIZITO’S RETREAT & PASTORAL CENTRE, APOWA Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel. 03120-21189 Director: Msgr. Andreas Ghansah, In res: Frs. Francis Kofi Arthur, Anthony B. Eshun.

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

WOMEN ORDERS Medical Mission , Box 6, Eikwe, W/R Sr. Dr Gabriele Kathrina Koethe, Srs.: Ludovika Schmidt, Irmgard HoItkoetter, Elisabeth Happe Sociaty of Sisters of St. Anne (SSA)( Chennai, India) Box 6, Eikwe, W/R Tel. 0247864785; Srs.: Stella Mary (Sup.) Sayahaya Lilly, Nancy Ulahannan, Lilly Lourdu, Brindha, Sa- bastina, Salina Arulsamy, Arul Jothi Handmaids of the Divine Redeemer (HDR) OUR LDAY OF FATIMA CONVENT (TAKORADI) Box 133, Tel. 03120-26790, SRS. HDR; Gertrude Kwaku, (Local Superior), Margaret-Rose Baah, Rebecca Atsu OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT (AIYINASE-NZEMA) B0X 128, AIYINASE; Srs. HDR; Diana Gyemfuah (Local Supe- rior); Francisca Ayitey, Angelina Anyimah. Augustina Antwi OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONVENT (TARKWA) 172 Box 36, Tarkwa, Tel. 03123-92432: SRS. HDR, Providencia Mireku, Anastasia Anane, Marie-Stella Quarshie Holy Cross Sisters Box TD 195, Takoradi, Tel: 0312021645 Srs.: Helene Sharp, Scholastica Ampadu. Missionary Sisters of the Immac. Conception (MIC) Box AX 1838, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-27560 E-mail: [email protected] Sisters of the Infant Jesus (SIJ) Box 6, Eikwe, Nzeam, W/R, Tel. 0248783150/0273620549 Srs. Mary Asumpta Ankomah (Sup), Anastasia, Monica Akumah, Comfort Buadi, Judy Odoom Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) Box TD 245, Takoradi, Tel: 03120-23246 Srs.: Gertrude Denkabe, Regina Zoot, Elizabeth Okwori Franciscan Missionaries of Immaculate Heart of Mary (FMIHM), Box 36 Tarkwa, Tel: 03123-21096 Srs.: Rosemary Muscat, Sarah Afadu, Maria Irene Andreoletti, Esther Ennuh. Sisters Hospitallers (Sacred heart of Jesus) (SHSHJ) Box MC 3053, Takoradi, Tel. (Res.) 03120-31155, (Off.) 31325/21096 Srs.: Brenda Margaret Nevile, Iwona Olesinska Holy Family Sisters (CHF) Asankrangwa Cath. Hospital, Box 16, Asankrangwa, Wa- Seamefi-west Dt. W/R. Tel: 024-9921311: Srs. Deepa (Sup.), Edwin, Keerthana, Treesa Bastin. HDR SISTERS OUTSISE GHANA SRS. Agnes Cato, Angela Dassinor, Delphina Tsiwabah, Irene Nkrumash, Kizita Otoo, Assumpta Ayikuei, Genevieve Ofori- Atta, Paulina Osei, Martina Dosu

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCE (MEN ORDERS) Brothers of the Holy Cross (CSC), Brothers Residence Sekondi, Box 396, Tel: 031-20-46460, Sekondi; Bros. Paul Bukari, Cell: 024-448-4542 E-Mail: [email protected]; Sylvester Quaye, Cell: 020-816-7152; Email: [email protected];/ [email protected], Anthony Dadzie, Cell: 024-321-7501, Email: [email protected] Moreau House – Butumagyebu

173 Bros. John Badu Affum,Cell: 024-590-3614, Cell: 020-514-1089, Email: [email protected], Email: [email protected]; James Boachie Yiadom, Cell: 020-762-6487; Email: [email protected], David Kpobi, Cell: 024-382-2811; Email: [email protected] Francis Afeletey,Cell:054-754-9760; 027-604-8962, Email: [email protected]; Eric Amoah, Cell: 011-233-54-273- 0256, Email: [email protected] ; Francis Bogtir, Cell:054-792- 9255; 020-773-2134; Email: [email protected]; Jones Agye- mang, Cell:054-754-9744; 027-291-8195; Email: kant- [email protected] ; TAWIAH, William , Email: [email protected] St. Joseph Hall – Sekondi- Bro. Nicholas Arthur Tel. 031-20-46187, Cell: 020-098-6467; Email: [email protected] Holy Cross Home of Hope– Anaji Bros. CSC: Ken Kunditani, Cell: 0208188173, Email: [email protected] , Matthew Sabogu; Cell:024-406-0329; Email: [email protected] BUKARI, Paul Anabil St. John’s Community – Brothers’ House P.O. Box 396, Sekondi, Ghana, West Africa Bros.; CSC:QUAYE, Sylvester Ernest ,.Cell: 011-233-20-816-7152 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] BUKARI, Paul Anabil, Cell: 024-448-4542; E-Mail: [email protected] , DADZIE, Anthony Kobina Cell: 024-321-7501; Email: [email protected] , Franciscan Friars, OFM Conv. St. Francis of Assisi Friary St. Francis of Assisi Friary, Franciscan Hill, Box TD 605, Takoradi, Tel 03120-21676,

SCHOOLS Regional Manager of Catholic Schools Box 122 Sekondi, Tel: 03120-46695, Non-Catholic Institutions Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School Box TD 241, Takoradi, Tel 03120-22458 Holy Child Training College, Box TD 245, Takoradi, Tel 03120-23430, Mrs. Harry Quaye(Prin)V. R. Alfred Damien Ackah (Chapl.) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School; Box E 35. Effiakuma- Takoradi, Tel: 03120-21173; St. John's Senior Seondary School; Box 492, Sekondi,

174 Phone:031-20-46892; Bro. QUAYE, Sylvester Ernest (HM); Fr. Samuel Erza Bulu (Chap) St. Mary's Boys’ Secondary School, Apowa; Box TD 279, Takoradi. St. Augustine's Secondary School, Box 50, Bogoso St. Mary's Minor Seminary (Apowa), Box 1062, Takoradi Nsein Secondary School, Box 77, Nsein, Via Axim, W/R Sekondi Secondary School, Box 190, Sekondi Annor Adjeye Senior Secondary School, Box 34, Bonyere, Nzemah, W/R Half Assini Secondary School, Box 60, Half Assini Asankrangwa Secondary School, Box 19 Asankrangwa VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Bishop Essuah Girls’ Vocational Inst., Box 36, Tarkwa St. Anne's Girls' Vocational Institute, Box AX 1325, Takora- di, Tel: 03120-32234 Father Joseph Enoo Girls’ Vocational Institute, Box 128, Aiyinase, Nzema, W/R “K & T’ School of Evangelisation, Box TD 262, Takoradi, St. Theresa’s Vocational School-Aiyinase-Nzema Holy Cross Skills Training Centre: Bros. CSC: Patrick Baah, AFELETY, Francis, AGYEMANG, Jones Antwi HOSPITALS/CLINICS Department of Health, Box TD 236, Takoradi, Tel: 031-26793 Father Thomas Alan Rooney Memorial Hospital Box 16, Asankrangwa, Tel 0392-22026 St. Martin de Porres Hospital, Box 6, Eikwe, W/R Tel: 031-20923871, 92375; Administrator– Mr. John Abakah; Tel. 0276854433; Med. Sup.—Dr. Paul Cooper Sisters of Medical Mission Secular Institute: Sr. Dr. Gabrielle Katherina Koethe, Elisabeth Happe, Irmgard Holtkoetter, Ludovika Schmidt Sisters of Infant Jesus: Srs. Mary Asumpta Ankomah (Sup), Anastasia, Monica Akumah, Comfort Buadi, Judy Odoom Fijai: Fijai Clinic: Box TD 605, Takoradi, Tel. 03120- 21096/31325 Damian Centre: Fijai, Box MC 3053, Takoradi, Tel: 03120- 21096 Holy Child Clinic, Egyam, c/o Box TD 236. Takoradi St. Teresa’s Clinic, Obrayentoboase, c/o Box 5, Asankrangwa

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OTHER INSTITUTIONS Vocation Office: Box TD 236 Tel. 03120-24921 Development Office: Box TD 236. Takoradi, Tel. 03120- 21747 Agric. Extention Officer: Mr. Justice Amissah Women Co-ordinator: Mrs. Beatrice Quaicoe

PRIESTS OUTSIDE OF THE DIOCESE Fr. Cornelius Dery, St. Teresa’s Minor Seminary, Amisano, Elmina. Fr. Francis LeMaire, St. Paul’s Catholic Seminary, Sowutuom Fr Francis Kwamena Arthur, St. Paul’s Seminary, Sowutuom Fr Paul Appiah Himin Asante, St. Paul’s Seminary, Sowutuom Fr Joseph Okine-Quartey, St. Paul’s Seminary, Sowutuom Fr. Alexander Ebo Saim, Diocese of Koforidua Fr. Andrew Dunyo, Diocese of Koforidua Fr. Clement Kwasi Adjei, University of Ghana, Accra Fr. Thomas C. McCarthy, University of Ghana, Accra

PRIESTS ON SECONDMENT Fr. George Paa Nii Brocke, USA Fr. James Kobena Arthur, La Crosse, USA Fr. Emmanuel Stella Famiyeh, La Crosse, USA Fr. Joseph Gyim-Austin, La Crosse, USA Fr. Joseph Kodwo Baidoo, USA Fr. Lawrence Tetteh Bleboo, USA Fr. Isaac Ato Fynn, Tucson, USA Fr. Isaac Ebo Mensah, USA Fr. John Benedict Adde-Nweah, Canada Fr. John Bosco Maison, Jamaica. Fr. Felix Afful, Botswana Fr. Michael Kwesi Akoh Owusu, Botswana Fr. Samuel Simon Anna-Donkor, Botswana Fr. George Nelson Graham, La Crosse, USA Fr. Francis Abuah-Quansah, La Crosse, USA Fr. Augustine Kofi Bentil, La Crosse, USA Fr. Francis Kwabina Andoh, Archdicese of Winnipeg, Canada Fr. Joseph Nakwah, La Crosse, USA Fr. Matthew B. Williams, USA

PRIESTS/RELIGIOUS ON STUDY-LEAVE Fr. Joseph Cofie (USA) Fr. Philip Amankwah-Danquah (USA) Fr. Raphael Mensah (Rome) Fr. Peter Kofi Abel (Rome) Fr. Gabriel V. Miah (USA) Fr. Thomas Kweku Aidoo (USA) Fr. James Yamekeh Ackah (Austria) Fr. Augustine Mary Mensah (UK) Fr. Samuel Ebuley Afful, (USA) Fr. John Kennedy Mensah (USA)

176 Fr. John Baptist Attakruh

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS & COUNCILS Diocesan Priests’ Association Priests' Senate Diocesan Consultors Pastoral & Laity Council Diocesan Finance Committee Diocesan Transport Committee Diocesan Liturgical Commission Justice and Peace Commission Diocesan Health Committee Diocesan Youth Council Diocesan Catechetical Commission Diocesan Religious Committee

STATISTICS of Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese No. of Catholics - 286,838 No. of Ghanaian Priests - 138 No. of Expatriate Priests - 4 No. of Ghanaian Sisters - 22 No. of Expatriate Sisters - 11 No. of Ghanaian Brothers - 11 No of Expatriate Brothers - 1 No. of Lay Missionaries - 1

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 117 Primary 186 J.S.S. 58 Secondary/S.S.S. 4 Technical 1 Vocational 3 Teachers’ Training Colleges 1 Hospitals 2 Clinics 4 Health Care Centres -

Seminarians Minor 60 Major 32

LAY ORGAN ISATIONS Apostleship of Prayer St. Anthony's Guild Knights of Marshall Ladies of Marshall Knights of St John Ladies Aux. of St John Children of Mary Christian Mothers’ Association Cath Singing Bands' Union St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Society St. Michael Union Catholic Men’s Fellowship Catholic Mothers' Association St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Nurses’ Guild Cath. Charismatic Renewel Group Catholic Youth Organisation Confrat. of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Serra Club Catholic Choirs Union Catholic Doctors' Association Catholic Women's Association Legion of Mary Confrat. of Sacred Heart Old Boys and Girls' Association

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SUNYANI (Erected on 30th March 1973) Titular: Christ the King

BISHOP: Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, DD, Ph.D Bishop’s House, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel: Office, 03520-27379, Telefax: 03520-23324, Residence, 03520-27009; Telefax: 03520-27383,Fax03520-27093 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.cdsunyani.net VICAR GENERAL: Rev. Msgr. George Kwame Kumi, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-27379, 03520-27249 CHANCELLOR: Very Rev. Fr. Andrew Mensah Amankwaa, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-27379, 03520-26545; E-mail: [email protected] FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR: Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Kow Bosomafi, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-27379, Fax. 03520- 27093 BISHOP’S SECRETARY: Rev. Fr. Clement Amankwah Yeboah; Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-27379 DIOCESAN HEALTH SERVICE DIRECTOR: Sr. Wilhelmina Araba Mensah, OLA, Box 489, Sunyani, Tel/Fax 03520-23751 FINANCE OFFICE: Ms. Emelia Acheampong, Mr. Bonaven- ture Terra ; Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-27379 DEVELOPMENT CORDINATOR: Mr. Linus Yaw Poku Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-23754 AGRIC. AND MARKETING COORDINATOR: Linus Yaw Opoku, Box 450, Sunyani CATECHETICS: Msgr. Joseph Marfo Gyimah, Box 450 Sunyani, Tel: 03520-23755 BACCSOD: DIOCESAN COORDINATOR Mr. Peter Gyarko, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 020-8200026 Diocesan Chairman: EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS: Very Rev. Fr. Martino Corazzin, OFM DIOCESAN LAITY COUNCIL: Director: Mr. Asare Gyamfi, Chairman: Mr. Ernest Stephen Amankona; Box 450, Sunyani LAITY FORMATION: Rev. Fr. George Kyeremeh, Box 450, Sunyani

178 ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER OF SCHOOLS: Mr. Emmanuel Tommy Nkrabiah, Box 450, Sunyani, Tel. 03520-23350 DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF PMS: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah COORDINATOR FOR REL. EDUC.: Rev. Fr. Simon Gyansah Tabiri MARRIAGE COUNSELING FAMILY LIFE EDUC.: Coordinators for Couples for Christ and Family Ministries: Mr. Edgar M. Villegas (Tel. 0249765614) Mrs. Maria Violeta R. Villegas (Tel. 0249765612) DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION: Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah COMMUNICATION: TRANSLATIONS: Mr. Dominic Agyebeng, VOCATION DIRECTOR: Rev. Fr. Hubert Asante-Kumi YOUTH CHAPLAIN: Rev. Fr. Alexander Agyepong BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE: Rev. Fr. Paul Yeboah DIRECTOR OF ECUMENICAL & INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Wajar PASTORAL CARE: Rev. Fr. John Adjei Kyeremeh DIOCESAN MC: Rev. Fr. Hubert Asante-Kumi

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS: Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Msgr. George Kwame Kumi, Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Msgr. John , Msgr. John Boachie-Gyan, Very Rev. Frs. Andrew Mensah Amankwaa, Stephen Kow Bosomafi, William Kyere, Augustine Twum-Obour, Anthony Oppong-Asamoah

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF PRIESTS: Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Msgr. George Kwame Kumi, Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Msgr. John Kwame Nkru- mah, Msgr. John Boachie-Gyan, Very Rev. Frs. Andrew Men- sah Amankwaa, Stephen Kow Bosomafi, William Kyere, Au- gustine Twum-Obour, Anthony Oppong-Asamoah, Martino Corazzin OFM, Alexander Ebow Ansu, Hubert Asante-Kumi, Stanislaw Gergont SVD, Paul Yeboah, Peter Savio Kpan-Ana SVD, Joseph Egbu CMF, Alexander Agyepong, Ernest Frimpong

179 CHAPLAINCIES Catholic Women Association: Fr. Andrew Mensah Amank- waa Christian Mothers’ Association: Fr. Augustine Twum-Obour St. Theresa of the Child Jesus: Fr. Ernest Frimpong Knights and Ladies of Marshall: Fr. Clement Amankwah Yeboah Knights and Ladies of St. John: Fr. Joseph Peh Akomeah Men’s Society: Fr. Clement Amankwah Yeboah Charismatic Renewal: Rev. Fr. Gordon Asare Kyeremeh Sacred Heart Confraternity: Fr. John Forkuoh St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Stephen Obour Yeboah COSRA: Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah Laity: Fr. George Kyeremeh Diocesan Youth: Fr. Alexander Agyepong Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO): Fr. Peter Savio Kpen, SDB Diocesan Catholic Students’ Union (CATHSU):

MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESAN COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

FINANCE COUNCIL Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Msgr. George K. Kumi, V. Rev. Fr. Andrew M. Amankwaa, V. Rev. Stephen K. Bosomafi, Nana Kwasi Gyan III, Mr. Taa Amoako, Mrs Emelia Acheampong Konadu, Mr. Thomas Ameyaw, Lawyer Kwame Gyan-Kontoh, Mr. George Kafui Agbozo BISHOP OWUSU FOUNDATION Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Br. Kenneth Goode, Mr. Gilbert Kingsley Gyamfi, Mr. Richard Andoh, Mr. Samuel Ofori JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION Dr. Edmond Sackey, Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oppong-Febiri, Mrs. Victoria Adu Lawyer Eric Ankomah Ansah, Mr. Asare Gyamfi, Ms. Theresa Adjei Mensah EDUCATION BOARD Mr. Nsiah Agyapong, Rev. Fr. Alexander Ebow Ansu Sr. Bene- dicta Uzokwe, Mr. Joseph Yeboah Benneh, Mr. Emmanuel

180 Tommy Nkrabiah, Mad. Theresa Oppong, Mad. Joyce Osei Bonsu, Mad. Leticia Agyeiwaa DIOCESAN HEALTH SERVICE BOARD Dr. Joseph Asiedu Agyei Manu, Rev. Fr. Stephen Kow Bosomafi, Sr. Wilhelmina Mensah, Ms. Alice Braimah, Dr. C. J. Oppong (Sir), Lawyer Eric Ankomah Ansah, Mrs. Cordelia Yeboaa Yeboah, Mr. Thomas Ameyaw Mr. Abortzabire Azam- barima Williams, Ms. Lawrencia Ackon, Ms. Angela Boahen BUILDING AND LANDS COMMISSION Mr. Isaac Abbam, Msgr. George Kwame Kumi, Mr. Augustine Kusi, Mr. Kwame Agyei, Mr. Herbert Abekah, Mr. Sintim, Mr. John Osei Kofi LITURGICAL COMMISSION Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Rev. Fr. William Kyere, Rev. Fr. Matthew Yeboah, Rev. Fr. Hubert Asante-Kumi Rev. Fr. Thom- as Oppong-Febiri, Rev. Fr. George Kyeremeh, Rev. Fr. Ernest Frimpong, Mr. Ernest Stephen Amankona, Mrs. Janet Asare, Nana Ohene Adjei, Mr. P.V. Obosu, Mr. Anthony Osei- Boateng, Mr. Mark Obosu, Ms. Benedicta Owusu, Mr. Andrew Osei Agyemang CATECHETICAL COMMISSION Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah, Rev. Fr. George Kyeremeh, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oppong-Febiri, Mr. David Effah, Mr. Ernest Stephen Amankona BOARD FOR FAMILY LIFE Mr. Stephen Ernest Amankona, Rev. Fr. George Kyeremeh Dr. C.J. Oppong (Sir), Mrs. Helen Oppong (Dame), Mr. Edgar M. Villegas, Mrs. Maria Violeta R. Villegas, Ms. Leah Katipunan Custodio, Mr. Anthony Danso, Mr. James Kwarteng Goode, Mr. Peter Anum PROVIDENT FUND BOARD Mr. Thomas Ameyaw, Sr. Wilhelmina Mensah, Lawyer Kwame Gyan-Kontoh, Mrs. Emelia Konadu

SUNYANI DEANERY Dean Very Rev. Fr. William Kyere SUNYANI: CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL: Box 90, Tel 03520-27103: PRIESTS: Very Rev. Fr. William Kyere, Fr. Ern- est Frimpong, Fr. Clement Amankwah. Yeboah, Fr. Alexander

181 Agyepong; SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 6:30a.m.,8:30a.m. & 10:00a.m.; WEEKDAYS: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 6:15a.m., Thurs., 7:00 p.m., Outsta- tions: Nkrankrom, Yawmiri, Nanketewa SUNYANI: SOUTH RIDGE –BAAKONIABA: CORPUS CHRISTI, c/o Box 450, Tel. 020-8095022, PRIEST: Very. Rev. Fr. Andrew M. Amankwaa; SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m.; WEEKDAYS MASS:Tues,5:30a.m., Thurs.7.00 p.m. SUNYANI: ST. THEODORE, Liberation Barracks Box 1841, Tel: 03520-26531, PRIEST: Fr. Lt. Anthony Essen SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Tuesday & Thurs- day:7:00p.m. Wednesday & Friday: 6.00 a.m. TONSOUM ESTATE – SUNYANI: ST. JAMES, Box 2310, PRIEST: Rev. Msgr. Seth Osei-Agyemang SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m., Liturgy of the Word for Children: 7:15 a.m; WEEKDAYS MASS: Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Youth Mass) Outstation: Asufufu PENKWASE: SACRED HEART, Box 373, Sunyani PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Martino Corazzin, Rev. Fr. Vitus Mensah, Fr. Charles E.S.R. Amoah, Fr. Anthony Senanu Asuh Bro. Francis Kofi Aryee, Bro. Paul K. Dogbe SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8.00 a.m and 10.00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Tuesdays 6.15 a.m., Thursday 7.15. a.m. Friday 6.15a.m. Outstations: Antwikrom, Atronie, Atuahenekrom. Benu – Nkwanta, KurasuaII, Nsagobesa, Nwawasua, Nwowasu, Watchman ABESIM: ST. JOSEPH, Box 11, PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Hubert Asante-Kumi SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30 a.m. (Children’s); 9:00 a.m. (Adult) WEEKDAYS MASS: Thurs. 7:00 p.m. and Frid. 5:15 a.m. ABESIM DOMINASE: BLESSED TRINITY, c/o Box 954, Sunyani PRIEST: Rev. Fr. George Kwame Tang SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m, WEEKDAYS MASS: Thursday 7:30 p.m.

ODUMASE DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Peter Savio Kpen-Ana, SDB ODUMASE: MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS, Box 40, Odumase-Sunyani, , Tel. 03520-28348, 03520 -97623

182 PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Peter Savio Kpen-Ana, SDB (PP), Rev. Fr. Anthony Ekezie (Asst PP & Youth Chap.). SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30a.m. (English), 9.30 a.m (Twi) WEEKDAYS MASS: Thursday Youth Mass 7.30 p.m. ; Friday Morning Mass 6.00 a. m. and First Friday of the Month 7.30 a.m; Outstations: Adantia, Sereso, Bofoukrom, Fawotiri- kosie, Teacherkrom, Asuofiri, Tainso, Adoe, Abisu, Baamu, Asantefoo NKWABENG – SUNYANI: HOLY SPIRIT, Box 2242, PRIEST: Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Kow Bosomafi (Adm.), Fr. Francis Fourdjour Dartey Mfodwo SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. (English ); 9.00 a.m.(Twi), WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon, Wed., Frid., 5:30 a.m., Tues., Thurs., 7.00 p.m., Sat. 6:15 CHIRAA: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, c/o Box 450, Sunyani PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Andrew Kwame Gyabaah SUNDAY MASS : Children 7.00 a.m., Adult 10:00 a.m. WEEKDAY MASS: Monday to Saturdays 6.00 a.m. Outstations: Akwasua, Kobedi, Asuakwa, Tanom DUMASUA: ST. JOSEPH’S Box 298, Sunyani PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Michael Kwame Ntow, Rev. Fr. Simon Gyansah-Tabiri SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9.00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Monday – Friday 5.00 a.m., Outstation: Mantukwa FIAPRE: ST. PETER’S Box 1539, Sunyani PRIEST: Rev. Msgr. George Kwame Kumi SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.00 a.m. (English), 9.00 a.m. (Twi) WEEKDAYS MASS: Thursday:7.30 p.m., Friday: 5.00 a.m., Outstation: Kantro KOTOKROM: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, c/o Box 90, Sunyani.: PRIEST: Rev. Fr. John Adjei Kyeremeh SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon.: 5.30 a.m., Thurs.; 7.30 a.m.

BEREKUM DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Twum-Obour BEREKUM: ST. THERESA OF AVILA, Box 34, Tel. 03522- 22118: PRIESTS: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Twum-Obour (PP), Rev. Fr. Ishmael Karadaar Besing SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 6:30 a.m., (English) 9:30 a.m. (Twi), WEEKDAYS MASS: Monday & Thursday 7.15 p.m. Tuesday, Wed. & Friday 6:00 a.m.; Oustations: Mpatapo, Senase, Kutre No. 1, Biadan, Anyinasu, Amomaso, Namasua, Nsapor, Berekum( Nyamebekyere), Benkase, Kyenkyenase KATO: ST. PATRICK PRIEST: Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kyeremeh SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKDAYS MASS:

183 Outstations: Anyinasu, Kyenkyenase JAMDEDE: ST. JOHN, Box 571, Berekum PRIESTS: Frs. CMF: Joseph Egbu, Ernest Offor Outstations: Koraso, Fetentaa, Ayimom, Domfete, Akroforo, Kotaa, Adom, Jinijini, Abisase, Tewbabi, Mpatasie NSOATRE: ST. PAUL, c/o Box 450 Sunyani PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Gordon Kyeremeh Asare SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon. to Frid. 5:30 a.m. & Thurs. 7.30 p.m. Outstations: Amanfoso, Ayakomaso, Twumasikrom, Kwabena Kuma SEIKWA: ST. PETER’S: Box 540, Berekum PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Kofi Denteh SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.00 a.m. (Outstations) 10.00 a.m. (Seikwa) WEEKDAYS MASSES: Tues, Wed. & Frid.: 5:00 a.m. Thurs.: Youth Mass at 7.00 p.m. Outstations: Atomforso, Bepoase, Nassana, Tainso, Kojoarko, Arkokrom, Tanokrom, Kwami broni, Konkote, Tiadene, Kyekyewere, Dagadu, Soulage, Kwasi- bour, Kwasibuokrom, Koguaa, Adadease

DORMAA AHENKRO DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Oppong-Asamoah AMASU: ST. JOSEPH’S, c/o box 14, Dormaa Ahenkro PRIEST: Rev. Fr. John Kwaku Forkuoh SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.00 am- Outstation, 9.30a.m- Amasu, WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon.to Frid.4:30 a.m, Wed; Youth Mass: 7.30 p.m., Outstations: Aboabo Nos. 1&2, Aboabo Nos. 3&4, Manteware, Kwameasua, Tronang, Akyem DORMAA AHENKRO: ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, Box 14, Tel. 03523-22043: PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Augustine Ansu Damoah (PP), SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: St. Dominic Community 7:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales: 9.30 a.m. WEEKDAY MASS: St. Francis de Sales: Mon – Frid 5:30 a.m., Wednesday (Youth Mass) 7.30 p.m., St. Dominic Community: Wed. 5.30 a.m. Outstations: Dormaa K.B.K, Nseneε, Abonsrakrom, Twumkrom, Koradaso, Masu, Kuren, Asikasu, Nsuhia, Korasua, Duasidan, KofiKumikrom, Tweapeasie, Bene- krom, B/Badukrom, Atwirifo, Agyemankrom, Suromani, Kofisua, Dormaa Low Cost : ST ANTHONY OF PADUA, c/o Box 14, Dormaa Ahenkro PRIESTS: Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Oppong Asamoah (PP) Rev. Fr. Jones Gyabaa Yeboa SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8.00 a.m WEEKDAYS MASS: Monday to Saturday 5:30 a.m Outstations: Yaw Owusukrom, Ahimakrom, Krakrom, AdeambraII, Kwakuanya, Kwabena – Kra-Krom, Nyameama Brofoyedu, Diabaa, Yaakrom, Kwame Yeboah krom, Zezera, Kwabena Dwomokrom, Kwaku Nyame Nkwantaso, Atuakrom, Bred/ Akotokrom, Kojokusi, Kojo Kumikrom, Suma – Nyame Bekyere, , Com

184 Junction NSESERESO: ST ANTHONY, c/o Box 14, Dormaa Ahenkro PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Joachim Boadi-Amponim SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30 a.m. Children, 9.30 a.m. (Adult) WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon. to Satur. 5.30 a.m. Wed. 7.30 p.m. (Youth) Outstations: Ahogono, Asunsu No.1, Asunsu No.2, Benekwakukrom, Brofoyedu, Danyame, Ntaabene, Dababi WAMANAFO: ST. ANNA’S Box 12, PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Paul Yeboah SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9.30a.m, WEEKDAYS MASS: Tuesdays & Fridays 5:30am, Wednesday Youth Mass: 7.30 a.m Thursdays: 7.30 p.m Outstations: Kyeremasu, Akontanim, Ampenkrom, Subinkrom, Kramokrom, Mew- eremfiriwuo, Tonasuano, Kobedi/ASupraa, Amanfe WAMFIE: ST. PAUL, Box 25 PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Frank Joseph Kumi SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30a.m OTHER STATIONS MASS: 10:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Monday to Friday 5:30am, Thursday Youth Mass: 7.30 p.m.; Outstations: Dormaa Akwamu, Asuotiano, Aboroso, Asuhyiae, Mmomesomoe, Praprababida, Wamfie Estate

KWASIBOURKROM DEANERY Dean: Rev. Msgr. John Kwame Nkrumah ADAMSU: ST. PETER’S, Box 8 PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Philbert Takyi Nketiah SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8.00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS: Mon, Thurs., Fri., 5:30 a.m.., Wed. Youth Mass: 7.30 p.m, Outstations: Bodaa, Mpuasa, Dwenem, Kofitiakrom, Adiokor No. 1, Adiokor No. 2, Zezera, Kwamepin, Seketia, Asempanaye, Korase, Asare/Mempasem, Taino No. 1, Taino Domakyere DROBO: ST. ANTHONY, Box 60 PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Paul Agyei (PP) Rev. Fr. Richard Bediako SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9.00 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Mon. to Frid. 5.15 a.m. Outstations: Faaman, Asuogya, Miremano, Jenjemereja, Tekese, Kofiko, Nyamefie, Ampenkro/Asratoa, Fankwa, Yaa Mansa, Baanafo KWASIBOURKROM: SS. PETER & PAUL, Box 8, PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Thomas Oppong-Febiri (PP) Rev. Fr, Felix Taah ; SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Mon. to Frid. 5:00 a.m. Outstations: Gonasua, Atuna, Babianiha, Katayiekrom, Dodosuo, kwamesiekrom, Konsia, Komfoukrom, Ampenkrom-Asratoa, Sebreni, Botokrom, Abirikasu, Baano, Buobunu, Nkyenkyemanu

SAMPA: OUR LADY OF FATIMA, Box 2 PRIESTS: Rev. Msgr. John Kwame Nkrumah (PP)

185 Rev. Fr. Paul Appiah-Otchere SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m., WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Mon. to Frid.: 5:30 a.m., Outstations: Duadaso No. 1, Duadaso No. 2, Brodi, Debibi, Kokoa, Kabile, Jamera, Bonakire, Addiem, Dorbor, Kojee SUMA-AHENKRO: ST. PETER’S, Box 5. PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Wajar SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Mon. to Wed.: 7.30 p.m, Thur. & Friday: 5.00 a.m Outstations: Kaabre, Kokosua, Asiri, Buni, Asuokor, Asan- tekrom, Goka, Morle, Mantuka, Gyankufa, Mayera, KokosuaII, Ponkor, Nsonsomea, Amanfoso, Nwamsua, Old Drobo, Jinan- ko. Febi, Dawiri

WENCHI DEANERY Dean: Rev. Msgr. John Boachie-Gyan BADU: ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Box 27 PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Peter Brenya SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m.; WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Tues. & Fri.: 7.30 p.m., Wed.: 4.30 a.m; Outstations: Agyawiam, Kolongo, Bepoayase, Tainso, Asuafu, Adamu, Akore, Kwame Mensah, Ansu-krom /BANDA: ST. MICHAEL, Box 23 PRIESTS: Rev. Fr. Stanislaw Gergont, SVD (PP), Fr. Biju Maramkuzhackal, SVD SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9.30 a.m., WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30 p.m., (On Thursday): 5.30 a.m. Outststions: Yabraso, Njau/Tanoso, Hani, Nsuhunu, Kwame Tenten, Menji, Nkona- kwaja, Jaaro, Sabie, Wewa, Boasa, Gbao-Dompofie, Kabrono, Makala, Banda – Ahenkro, Njire, Bongase/Bui Canp, Bui Town, Gborlekame, Akanyakrom, Dokakyina WENCHI OUR LADY OF FATIMA, Box 47, Tel.: 0652-22265 PRIEST: Rev. Msgr. John Boachie-Gyan (PP), Rev. Fr. William Adjei Takyi, Rev. Anthony Amoako Amo- abeng SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7.30 a.m, 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS MASS SCHEDULE: Tues. to Fri.: 5:00 a.m. Mon. 7:30 p.m, Outstations: Abotareye, Agubie, Ahwene, Akobi, Amoakrom, Amponsakrom, Awisa, Asubingya, Asampu, Atuna, Beposo, Boadan, Botinso, Branam, Boasu, Buoku, Boase/ Nchiraa, Droboso, Bepotim, Kanase, Koase, Ko- koago, Kramokrom, Mframaso, Nchiraa, Nkonsia, Nyamponase, Nyamebekyere, Offuman, Ayaayo, Subinso, Tromeso,Wurompo,

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WOMEN RELIGIOUS HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (HHCJ) SUNYANI, Box 693, Tel. 03520-26555 Srs. HHCJ: Victoria Takyi Nyarko, Mary Francis Amissah, Maria Dolores Inkoom, Priscilla Dery, Mary Baptista Desbodes, Paula Bangliebo, Florence Badu, Agatha Ifenkwe, Theresa Fordjour, Immaculata NSOATRE, Box 189 Srs. HHCJ: Catherine Danso Sefah, Scholastica Yiripare, Benedicta Uzokwe, Lucy Dery, Theresa Pomaa Sarfo, Helen Makokha BEREKUM, Box 216; Srs. HHCJ: Margaret Afrifa, Theresa Barnie, Ignatia Sarfoaa Buaben, Anna Twumasi, Judith Mag- bity, Monica Allegyan, Germaine Amuh MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS (MMS) SUNYANI, Box 1095, Tel. 03520 – 28326; Srs. MMS: Ursula Preusser, Florence Naamwanuru, Lilian Mukabwa BEREKUM, Box 21, Tel/Fax: 03522-22238 or 03522-22224 Sr. Fernande Pelletier, MMS. SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (SSND) SUNYANI: FORMATION HOUSE COMMUNITY Box 670, Tel: 03520-26605, Srs.: SSND: Carolyn Anyega, Irene B. Arthur, Ann Coleman, Elis M, Viebeck, SUNYANI: AFRICAN NOVITIATE: Box 766, Tel: 03520-28500 Srs. SSND: Therese Marie Merth, Lillian Corriveau, Delia Calis, Mara Frundt Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) Holy Spirit Formation House, Dumasua, P.O.Box 2231, Sunyani, Tel: 0209339916 , Srs. SSpS: Sr. Bernadette Dere (Novice Directress, Community leader), Sr. Winifred Tovuor and Faustina Dina Sekartadji Holy Spirit House of Studies, Kanasua, P.O.Box 1353, Sunyani, Tel 0352025277; Srs. SSpS: Maria Vilma Espinosa (Community Leader), Cecilia Boateng, Lidwina Koban, Cathe- rine Obeng, Matilda Quist HOLY GHOST SISTERS (THE SPIRITANS)BEREKUM; Box 188, Tel: 03522-22366: Srs. SPIRITANS: Boutin Andrée 187 (Sup.), Philippa Okwor SISTERS OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH (JMJ) KWASIBOURKROM: Box 67: Srs. JMJ: Regina Zangiti, Rosy Kolattukudy, Anthonamma Polavarapu OUR LADY OF APOSTLES (OLA) SUNYANI: c/o Diocesan Health Service, Box 489, Sunyani Tel/Fax: 03520-23751 or 03520-23757; Srs. OLA: Wilhelmina Araba Mensah, Rebecca Hinson, Paulette Modzinon MEDICAL SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, MSJ BEREKUM, Holy Family Hospital, Box 21, Tel: 020-7216939 Srs. MSJ: Vandana, Rosia, Savidha DROBO: St. Mary’s Hospital, Box 14, Japekrom Srs. MSJ: Julia Rosakutty, Aleyamma Vallanattu Ouseph (Angela), Reena Vadakkeparmbil John (Nivedita) Valsamma Mathew (Tarsy) SALESIAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY IMMACULATE (SMMI) AMPENKRO-WAMANAFO, St. Matthew Polyclinic, Box 12 Srs. SMMI: Mercy Mathew, Veronica Lopis, Jessy of the Sa- cred Heart SISTERS OF THE INCARNATE WORD, SVI WENCHI, Box 47: Srs. SVI: Gladys Brobey (HHCJ), Emelia Fekaa Pepra, Alice Adu-Amoah, Joyce Owusuaa, Hagar Amponsah SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SUNYANI, c/o Box 450: Srs.: Justyna-Justyna Tatiana Czer- winska, Marietta-Alicja Teresa Zelasko, Boguslawa-Jolanta Katarzyna Machowska, Emmanuela-Duyen Kim Le

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FRANCISCAN FRIARS, OFM CONV.; ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA FRIARY, Atronie Road Sunyani: Box 706, Tel. 03520- 27386; Frs. OFM Conv: Martino Corazzin, Vitus E.Y. Mensah, Anthony Senanu Asuh, Charles Bruno Kabir Brs. OFM Conv.: Paul K. Dogbe (Guardian of the Community), Francis Kofi Aryee, SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO (SDB) ODUMASE – SUNYANI “SAINT JOHN BOSCO” COMMUNITY, Box 1679, Sunyani,

188 Tel 03520-27106: Frs. SDB: Mark Anthony Okpala, Rector & Principal, Peter Savio Kpen-Ana, PP, Ekezie Anthony Brs. SDB: Thomas Robert Annan, Baidu Edmund Primus, Kpogoh Killian, Kenny Mubanga, Racca Riccardo, Francis Berisie, Benedict Mugagi M. John Paul Aneke Divine Word Missionary (SVD) Nsawkaw-Banda: St. Michael, Box 23; Frs. SVD: Stanislaw Gergont, Maramkuzhackal Biju Joseph CLARITIAN MISSIONARIES (CMF) JAMDEDE: ST. JOHN, Box 571, Berekum; Frs. CMF: Joseph Egbu, Ernest Offor PATRICIAN BROTHERS (FSP) DORMAA AHENKRO: Box 583; Brs.: FSP: Ernest Leslie Gaudoin, Thomas Mathew Kuzumbil, George Mangara Luckose BROTHERS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, FIC SUNYANI COMMUNITY, Box 357, Sunyani, B/A. Tel: 03520-28548; Brs. FIC: Godfrey Debzie, Augustine Kubdaar, Didas Toogumo, George Segtub, Williams Nyuzaghl, Irenius Nimbare CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS SUNYANI COMMUNITY, Box 2177 Sunyani Tel: 0287-295337,: Brs. CSC: Paul Kofi Mensah, Kenneth Kundi Kani, Augustus Mensah, Anthony Koomson, Jones Ant- wi Agyemang, Francisco Gillette, Aristeed Biney, Eric Amoah,

SEMINARY / FORMATION HOUSES ST. JAMES SEMINARY, Box 954, Sunyani, Tel.: 03520 – 27123 Frs. Alexander Ebo Ansu (Ag. Rector), Hubert Asante-Kumi, Stephen Obour-Yeboah, Joseph Asua, Emmanuel Owusu- Ansah, George Kwame Tang, Msgr. Robert Abrampah Men- sah, Andrew Mensah Amankwaa (In Res.): 03520-26545 HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (HHCJ) NOVITIATE, Box 56, Nsoatre, B/A, Tel: 024-4996017 Srs. HHJC: Christiana Doggu (Dir. of Novices), Maryann Ono- niwu, SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (SSND) SUNYANI: AFRICAN NOVITIATE: Box 766, Tel: 03520- 28500: Srs. SSND: Therese Marie Merth, Lillian Corriveau, 189 Delia Calis, Mara Frundt Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit Formation House, (SSpS), Dumasua, See in Rel. Residences. SISTERS OF THE INCARNATE WORD NOVITIATE (SVI) SUNYANI, Box 450 Sr. Florence Badu, HHCJ (Novice Mistress) SISTERS OF THE INCARNATE WORD POSTULANCY (SVI) SUNYANI, Box 450 Sr. Agatha Ifenkwe, HHCJ (Post. Mistress) SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO (SDB) VEN. SIMON SRUGI NOVITIATE, Odumase Box 1679, Sunyani, Tel.: 03520- 25392 Frs SDB: Silvio Roggia (Rector), Akubueze Chukwudi (Novice Master) Brs SDB: John Patrucco, Anthony Acquaye, George Yaw Takyi

DIOCESAN CENTRES PASTORAL TRAINING AND SOCIAL CENTRE Box 450, Sunyani, Tel: 03520-27396 Rev. Fr. Francis Fourdjour Dartey Mfodwo ST. JOSEPH RETREAT CENTRE, Box 450, Sunyani; Rev. Fr. Francis Fourdjour Dartey Mfodwo DON BOSCO BOYS HOME Box 1835, Sunyani; Tel: 0508589416; Bro. Edmund Primus Kwasi Baidu, SDB

SCHOOLS Holy Spirit School - KG, Primary & JHS, Fiapre, P.O.Box 1353, Sunyani,Tel 0352027195 : Sr. Cecilia Boateng SSpS, (HM), Lidwina Koban(In-Charge of Library) ST. MARY’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL &JHS Box 693, Sunyani Tel: 03520– 27328; Sr. Victoria Takyi Nyar- ko, HHCJ (HM), Sr. Mary Baptista Desbordes, HHCJ BISHOP OWUSU GIRLS’ SCHOOL COMPLEX, Box 449, Berekum, Tel. 0208206695; Sr. Philippa Okwor (HM) MADONNA PREPARATORY & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,C/o Box 34, Berekum; Sr. Theresa Barnie, HHCJ (HM) HANDMAIDS PREPARATORY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

190 Box 89, Nsoatre; Sr. Catherine Danso Sefah, HHCJ (HM) DELANY ACADEMY; c/o Box 14, Maasu, Dormaa Ahenkro Brs.: FSP: George Mangara Luckose, Ernest Leslie Gaudoin, Thomas Mathew Kuzumbil, ST. JAMES SEMINARY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Box 954, Sunyani, Tel.: 03520 – 27123, Fr. Alexander Ebo Ansu (Ag. Rector) SACRED HEART SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ; Box 3, Nsoatre Sr. Benedicta Uzokwe HHJC (HM) CATHOLIC TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Box 2257, Sunyani, Br. Godfrey Debzie (Principal) KWASIBUOKROM VOC. TRAINING CENTRE, Box 33, Japekrom. CAR MECHANIC TRAINING CENTRE, Box 50, Sunyani Mr. Nicholas Obeng Obour Owusu (Centre Manager) NOTRE DAME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Box 670, Sunyani, Tel: 03520-26604; Sr. Carolyn Anyega (Headmistress) Fr. Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah (Chaplain) OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE GIRLS’ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Kwasibourkrom) Box 67, Japekrom, B/A, Srs. JMJ: Rosy Kolattukudy (HM), Regina Zengati DON BOSCO VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (DBVTI) Odumase, Box 1679, Sunyani Tel: 03520 -27106, Fr. Mark Anthony Okpala (Principal), Brs: Racca Ricky (Workshops) John Paul Aneke (Hostel Master) OUR LADY OF FATIMA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL , Box 145, Wenchi; Tel: 03524-22287, Mrs. Juliana Sakyi (Prinicipal) OUR LADY OF FATIMA AGRIC. VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE Box 2, Sampa, Mr. Francis Fay Anku (Principal)

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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA, FIAPRE-SUNYANI Box 363, Sunyani, B/a, Ghana W/A, Tel: (233) 3520 – 26871, Fax. 03520- 26751, Website: www.cug.edu.gh. E-mail: [email protected].

191 Principal Administration Officers: Prof. James H. Ephraim - Vice Chancellor Mr. Emmanuel K. Kaba - Ag. Registrar Mr. Justice Aryam - Ag, Finance Officer Mr. Alexis W. Nakaar - Pub. Rel. & Dev. Officer

FACULTIES Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences & Technology – (ICST) Ag. Dean: Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter N. Amponsah Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (E&BA) Dean: Mr. Compah-Keyeke George (MBA) Religious Studies –(RS) Dean: Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Nkrumah Education Ag. Dean: Rev. Msgr. Dr. Stephen Ntim Public Health & Allied Sciences Ag. Dean: Dr. Kofi Bobi Barimah Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Oppong-Kumi University Library: Librarian: Mr. Charles Arthur (MA) Director, Part Time Programme: Mr. George Kafui Agbozo

Priests and Religious on Staff Fr. Dr. Patrick Nkrumah - Lecturer in Religious Studies Fr. Augustine Owusu Addo - Lecturer in Education Fr. Dr. Peter N. Amponsah - Lecturer in ICST Fr. Dr. Michael Kwame Ntow - Lecturer in Religious Studies Fr. Dr. Peter Oppong-Kumi - Chaplain & Lecturer in Religious Studies Msgr. Dr. Stephen Ntim - Lecturer in Religious Studies and Education Fr. Dr. James N. Ackah - Dean of Students &Lecturer in Religious Studies Msgr. Dr. Seth Osei Agyemang—Lecturer in Economics and Business Administ. Fr. Charles Bruno Kabir - Lecturer in Religious Studies Sr. Priscilla Dery, HHCJ - Personnel Assist. (Reg/Off) NURSING & MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE Box 21, Berekum. Tel: 03522-22124 Ms. Monica Nkrumah (Ag. Principal) ST. AMBROSE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dormaa-Akwamu; P. O. Box 25, Wamfie B/A E-mail: [email protected] Fr. George Kyeremeh (Principal)

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HOSPITALS BEREKUM: HOLY FAMILY, Box 21, Berekum, Tel: 03522- 22232, Sr. Rosia, MSJ (Administrator), Fr. Robert Kyere Kwarteng (Chaplain), Sr. Fernande Pelletier, MMS, Sr. Anna Twumasi, HHCJ, Sr. Ignatia Buaben, HHCJ DROBO: ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL, Box 14, Japekrom Sr. Valsamma Mathew (Tarsy), (Administrator) Rev. Fr. Philip Sae (Chaplain) SUNYANI: DIOCESAN PHARMACY Box 689, Tel: 03520 -27022

PRIESTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT, STUDY LEAVE AND RETIREMENT PRIESTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT Rev. Msgr. John Oppong Baah: St. Paul’s Seminary, Accra Rev. Fr. John Addai-Boateng: General Manager, Catholic Schools

PRIESTS ON STUDY LEAVE AND SABBATICAL Rev. Msgr. Joseph Marfo-Gyimah USA Rev. Msgr. Richard Kyeremeh USA Rev. Fr. Matthew Yeboah USA Rev. Fr. Dominic Savio Obour USA Rev. Fr. Atta Berko USA Rev. Fr. Stephen Asomah Amponsah USA Rev. Fr. Joseph Peh Akomeah USA Rev. Fr. Simon Gyan Obeng USA Rev. Fr. Joseph Domfe Boateng USA Rev. Fr. Eric Kwadwo Twene USA Rev. Fr. Andrew K. Nketia USA Rev. Fr. Benedict Adu Frimpong Italy Rev. Fr. Augustine Oppong-Tabiri Germany Rev. Fr. Stephen Ebo Annan Belgium Rev. Fr. Justice Baffour Osei-Fosu Belgium Rev. Fr. Halifax Fidelis Oppong Swizterland

PRIESTS ON RETIREMENT Rev. Msgr. Robert Mensah Abrampah Rev. Fr. Joseph Kofi Asuah STATISTICS OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SUNYANI No. of Catholics 199,872 No. of Diocesan Priests 70 193 No. of Ghanaian Priests 78 No. of Expatriate Priests 9 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 30 No. of Expatriate Sisters 40 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 20 No. of Expatriate Brothers 8 No. of Lay Missionaries 3

Seminarians No. of Minor Seminarians 195 No. of Major Seminarians 43

Number of Schools Type of School No. No. of Students Kindergartens 141 13,958 Primary 148 34,887 Junior High School 105 11,946 Minor Seminary/Senior High Sch 4 3,252 Technical 2 382 Vocational 4 640 Nurses’ and Midwifery Training College 1 454 University 1 4,065 College of Education 1 622

Hospitals & Clinics No. Hospitals 2 Cinics 2 Pharmacy 1

LAY ORGANISATIONS Catechist Association Catholic Nurses Guild Catholic Students’ Union Catholic Truth Society Catholic Women Association Catholic Youth Organisation Charismatic Renewal Children of Mary Christian Mothers’ Association Diocesan Choir Union Dagaaba Catholic Confraternity Holy Childhood Diocesan Council on Women & Develop. Catholic Mboa Kuw Knights of Marshall Knights of St. John Knights & Ladies of the Blessed Sacrament Ladies of Marshall Ladies Aux. of St. John Maria Goretti Society COSRA St. Tarcisius League Men’s Socie- tySt. Anthony’s Guild Sacred Heart Confraternity St. Theresa of the Child Jesus St. Dominic Savio Society Legion of Mary

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CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF TAMALE Erected as a Diocese: 1950, As an Archdiocese: 30 May 1977 Patroness: Our Lady of Annunciation Archbishop: Most Rev. Philip Naameh, Ph.D, DD Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22732(Off) 03720-93515 (Hse) Fax: 03720-22425: Emails: [email protected] [email protected] Archbishop Emeritus: Most Rev. Gregory E. Kpiebaya, S.T.L, DD; Archbishop’s Residence, H/No. 11 Old Airport Road, Box TL 450, Tamale, N/R Tel: 03720-22446 Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Yitier , Box TL 42, Ta- male, Tel: 03720-23002/22425 Financial Administrator: V. Rev. Alphonsus B.Y. Dakora Box TL 163, Tel: 03720-22330; E-mail: [email protected] Accountant: Ms. Benedette Faaviel; Box TL 163, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22330 Chancellor: V. Rev. Hilary Pogbeyir; Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22425 Archbishop’s Secretary: St Stella Maris , SOLT Box TL 42, Tamale Tamale Interdiocesan Tribunal : V. Rev. Cuthbert M. Yirbuor; Box TL 42, Ta- male : 0246375558/03720-22265: Residence: Catholic Guest House DEPARTMENTS/COORDINATORS: Tamale Archdiocesan Development Office (TADO) Acting Development Co-ordinator: Mrs. Soledad Abukari Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-23835 email: [email protected] Catholic Education Unit Regional Manager of Schools: Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22861 Archdiocesan Vocations Team Vocations Director: Fr. John Baptist Panpogee (0242634678) Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, P.O. Box ER 119, Tamale, N/R.

195 Department of Pastoral Care Director: Fr. Hilary Pogbeyir, Box TL 1215, Tamale, Tel 03720-23191 Department of Social Communications (DEPSOCOM) Director: Fr. Thaddeus Kuusah, Box TL 580, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22808/25827 Mobile: 0244480562 Department of Religious Education: Director: Sr. Mary Rose Lanne, SMI; Box TL 1263, Tamale. Tel: 03720-24135 Archdiocesan Health Service: Executive Secretary: Mr. Cletus Dakurah, Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22665 VWR Auto Services Ltd: Manager: Mr. Robert Anasigre. Mobile: 0244715255; Box TL 1218, Tamale. Tel: 03720-22000 Tamale Ecclesiastical Province Partnership (TEPPART): Co-ordinator: Mrs. Alice Kuuire; Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-25229; Email: [email protected] Justice and Peace Commission: Co-ordinator: Fr. Thaddeus Kuusah; Box TL 42, Tamale. Tel: 03720-22808/25827 Mobile: 0244480562 Laity Council: Co-ordinator: Mr. Jacob Aduko, Box TL 42, Tamale. Mob: 0242617712 Inter-religious Dialogue Commission Co-ordinator: Fr. Boniface Maasoayele, Box TL 163, Tamale Mobile: 0209571453 Email: [email protected] Charismatic Renewal: Co-ordinator: Mr. Joseph Yabelang, Box TL 42, Tamale. Mo- bile: 0208176104 TEPPIA (Tamale Ecclesiastical Province Partnership In Action): Executive Director: To be appointed Box TL 2133 Tel: 03720-24260 email: [email protected] SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Our Lady of Annunciation Cathedral: 6:45am, 8:30am 10:30am; Holy Cross Parish: 7:00am, 9:30am, 6:00pm; SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Education Ridge: 7:00am, 9:30am; Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Salaga: 9:00am; Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Kamina Barracks: 8:30am; St. Peter’s Church, Bawah Barracks: 10:00am; Tamale Prisons: 9:00am; Yisa Ma Mariama Parish, : 9:00am; St. Monica’s Parish, Nyankpala: 9:30am; St. Kizito’s Parish, : 9:00am; Sacred Heart Parish: 8:00am; St. Theresa’s Parish: 7:00am, 9:30am; Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 7:30am; Cardinal Dery’s Chapel: 10:00am; Carmelites Monastery: 8:00am

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TAMALE CENTRAL DEANERY Our Lay of Annunciation Cathedral Box TL 471, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22178 Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Yitiereh (Administrator) Fr. Timothy Akanson () Fr. Boniface Maasoayele (in residence) Sacred Heart Parish – Fuo/Kalpohini, Box TL 2067, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22903; Fr. Christopher Beyuo (Parish Priest) Mo- bile: 0243047692 email: [email protected] Fr. Thaddeus Kuusah (in res) St. Theresa Parish – Lamashegu, Box TL 2010, Tamale Fr. Reynato Padilla, SOLT (Parish Priest) - Mobile: 0261395289; Fr. Simon Paglau, SOLT (Curate) Blessed Sacrament Chapel – Tamale Teaching Hospital Msgr. Andrew Tengan and Fr. Alphonsus Dakora (Priests-in- charge)

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Holy Cross Parish, Box TL 351, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22632, Fax: 03720-23018 Fr. Hilary Pogbeyir (Parish Priest) Fr. Clement Gyil (Curate), Fr. Nerius L.A. Dong-yeru (Curate) Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Education Ridge Box ER 119, Education Ridge, Tamale, Tel: 03720-24077 Fr. Gerald Zienaa (Parish Priest), Fr. John Baptist Panpogee (Vocations Director, in residence) Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Kamina Barracks, Mile 4, Tamale Tel: 03720-22021ext262; Chaplain: Fr. Capt. Benjamin Effah St Peter’s Parish, Bawa Barracks, Mile 9, Tamale: Chaplain: Rev. Fr. FG OFFR Samuel Pius Miezah Aseleku St Monica Parish, Nyankpala; Box TL 1625, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22051; Fr. John Amona, M.Afr. (Parish Priest), Fr. Oli- vier Lecestre, M.Afr. (Curate) Yisa Ma Mariama Parish, Savelugu, Pong Tamale Box TL 42, Tamale, email: [email protected], Fr. William Curran, M.Afr. (Curate) – 0243415130; Fr. Sosthene Palm C. (Parish

197 Priest) - 0244977186, Fr. Erus Kishor Tirkey, M. Afri. St. Arnold Janssen Parish, Kumbungu Fr. David Kofi Tengey, SVD (Parish Priest), C/O SVD Philosophy House, P.O.Box TL 96, Tamale

SALAGA DEANERY Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Salaga Box 21, Salaga, Tel: 03720-95086 Fr. Fidelis Kambotuu (Parish Priest) – Mobile: 0209464922 Fr. Jonathan Kuuyonongme (Curate) St Kizito Parish, Kpandai; Box 15, Kpandai, Tel. 03720-93691 Fr. Anselmus Mawusi (Parish Priest) [email protected] Christ the King Parish, Jamboi; Fr. Peter Donzing (Parish Priest) – 0206693867/0244986552; C/O Our Lady of Fatima P.O.Box 21, Salaga

SEMINARIES / FORMATION HOUSES: St. Victor’s Major Seminary, (Theologate) Box TL149, Tamale, Tel: Secretary’s Office: 03720-94838 Rector’s Office: 03720-94839 , Dean of Studies’ Office: 03720- 94837;Very. Rev. Cletus Kulah (Rector) – Mobile: 0244- 609467; Fr. David Azambawu (Spiritual Director), Fr. Eugene Suom-Dery (Dean of Studies), Frs. Bonaventure Kambotuu, Gregory Dery St. Augustine Millennium Major Seminary (Philosophicum) Box TL 1282, Tamale, Tel. 03720-91129- Rector, 03720-91130 - Office : Very Rev. Rudolf Alumam (Vice-Rector), Fr. Venantius Yikore (Spiritual Director) SVD Common Formation Centre Box TL1647, Tamale, Tel 03720-22839 / 23250 Email: [email protected] Frs. SVD: Wladyslaw Madziar, (Rector ) John Alphonse Asi- edu, () SVD Philosophy House, Box TL 96, Tamale, Tel 03720- 22099; Frs. SVD: Cyprian Kuupol,(Praeses), Phanuel Agudu (Prefect) David Tengey( In residence) Christian Brothers Formation Centre Box TL 1243, Tamale, Tel: 03720-23355 Fax: 03720- 23355 Email: [email protected]; Bro. Anthony Shanahan, Bro.

198 Titus Mohamed Kallon, Bro. Conrad Cerejo Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) Nazareth Novitiate, Box ER 40, Education Ridge, Tamale, Tel 03720-22449; Sr. Gertrude Akaku (Contact Person), Sr. Agatha Ackon, Sr. Helena Nalipa, Sr. Cynthia Monica Anabire, Sr. Anita Ocenar Centre for Pastoral Formation Director: Fr. Alphonsus Dakora P.O. Box TL 1215 Tamale. Tel: 03720-23191

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Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Provincial House, Box TL 458, Tamale, Tel 03720-22259, Fax +233-3720-22606, Email: [email protected] V. Rev. Dominic Apee, (Prov. Sup.), Bro. Christian Turgeon (Prov. Treasurer), Bro. Trevor Robinson, (Wheel Chairs Pro- ject) Fr. Henk Bonke, M.Afr. (Prov. Sec.), Bro. Rudolf Keith Morin’s House (M.Afr.)Vocation Promotion House P.O. Box TL 2478, Tamale, N.R, Tel..03720-23744 Email: [email protected] Bro. Chimpali Mutale Clenerius (Justice and Peace), Fr. Roger Sinabisi (Vocations Director) Presentation Brothers, West Africa Province Provincial House, P.O.Box TL 2044, Sagnarigu- Tamale, Tel: 03720-26522 Fax: 03720-26973; Email: [email protected] www.presentationbrothers.com ; Bro: Francis Xavier Agoah (Province Leader), Bro. John Yao Dorgbadzi (Com. Leader and Prov. Bursar) Bro. Alban Besigrinee (Prov. Development off.) Christian Brothers, Choggu: P.O. Box TL 1243, Tel. 03720- 24459 email: [email protected] : Bros: Andrew Turay, Bonaventure Adagiyele, Sonny Kanneh, Paul Yilla Brothers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (FIC) St. Vincent de Paul House, Box 145 E/R, Tamale, Bro. Denis Dery(House Superior), Bro. Alpitio Kog(Novice Director - 0206619842), Bro. Patrick Binneh, Bro. Methodius Kuusori

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RELIGIOUS RESIDENCE (WOMEN) Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) St. Gabriel’s Convent, P.O. Box 249, Tamale N.R., Tel: 03720- 22565: SRS: Mauricia Bedaar-Une (Sup), Cecilia Tantuoyir, Philomena Doodaa, Elizabeth Ngiyi, Justina Ali Sisters of Mary Immaculate (SMI) SMI Convent, Tamale, Box TL 471, Tamale, Tel 03720- 26263; Sr. Marcella Dakyiere(House Superior), Sr. Mary Rose Lanne, Sr. Celestina Tuliku, Sr. Veronica Songnibe SMI Convent, St. Victor’s Major Seminary; Box TL 149, Tamale. Sr. Francisca Nyimebaare (Rector’s Secretary) Sr. Aline Mary Dery (Matron) SMI Convent, Salaga, Box 21, Salaga, Tel. 03720-95086 Sr. Rosina Kuubeberekang, Sr. Veronica Tengyang(House Superior), Sr. Elisabeth Boya SMI Convent, St. Lucy Polyclinic Sr. Donata Kanmwaa (0203775151), Sr. Stephany Ayomah, Sr. Beatrice Tengzag, Sr. Janet Yeng Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (MSOLA), Gumo Box TL 1363, Tel. 03720-91061; Email: [email protected] Website: www.smnda.org Sr. Piala John Massawe, Sr. Susanna Bonsu, Sr. Priscile Ni- subire, Sr. Justine Akampamya, Sr. Margaret Kibola Sisters of Christian Instruction (St. Gildas) H/No MR 15 Gumbeheni Road, Box TL 832, Tamale, Tel 03720-22920; Email :[email protected] Sr. Nicole Nana, Sr. Christiana Noegaaba, Sr. Ines Nadine Kantiono Sisters of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), P.O.Box TL 2566, Tamale. Sr. Rejoice Mary Hoedoaf- ia(0508162882)Sr. Mary of Divine Love Bullu, Sr. Stella Maris Abbot Discalced Carmelite (O.C.D.) Tampekukuo Box TL 1001, Tamale, Tel. 03720-23533; Sr. Mary Elizabeth Miguela of the Blessed Sacrament, Sr. Mary Bernard of the Immaculate Conception (Prioress), Sr. Maureen Therese of the Eternal High Priest, Sr. Mary Rachel of the Good Shepherd,

200 Sr. Maria Corazon Therese of Jesus, Sr. Miriam Elisha of Mount Carmel, Sr. Melanie of the Holy Face

SOME SCHOOLS Tamale Institute of Cross Cultural Studies (TICCS) Box TL 1012, Tel 03720-22914, Fax 03720-22836; TICCS Guest House: Tel 03720-22836; Email: [email protected]; Bro Miller Hernandez, SVD St. Charles Minor Seminary/SHS Box TL175, Tamale, Tel: HM: 03720-25577 Bursar: 03720- 25578, Staff: 03720-23224 Mr. Paul Kelly ( HM) Msgr. Andrew Tengan (Rector) Fr. Alphonsus Dakora ( in res) St. Gabriel’s Kindergarten, Box TL 249, Tamale Sr. Helena Nalepa, FMM (HM) St. Mary’s Vocational Institute, Box TL 163, Tamale Sr. Mauricia Bedaar-Une, FMM (HM). Sr. Cynthia Monica

CLINICS Salaga Clinic, P.O.Box 21, Salaga;Mr. Paul Jabuni (In-charge) St. Lucy Polyclinic, Kpalsi, P. O. Box TL 163, Tamale. Tel: 03720-22665; Sr. Donata Kanmwaa, SMI (In-charge)

GUEST HOUSES/HOSPITALITY SERVICES Catholic Guest House Ltd: Manager: Mr. Derek Dorzie, Agric Ridge, Teak Grove, Box TL 42, Tamale, Tel: 03720-22265 TICCS Guest House: Director: Bro. Hernandez Diaz Miller, SVD , Box TL 1012, Tamale, Tel 03720-22836 Centre for Pastoral Formation: Director: Fr. Alphonsus Dakora, P.O. Box TL 1215 Tamale. Tel: 03720-23191 Youth Centre: Director : Fr. Gerald Zienaa Box ER 119, Education Ridge, Tamale, Tel: 03720-24077 Mobile: 0242634678

CHAPLAINCIES Archdiocesan Youth Council: Fr. Gerald Zienaa Kamina Barracks: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Effah

201 Bawah Barracks: Rev. Fr. FG OFFR Samuel Pius Miezah Aseleku Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Msgr. Andrew Tengan Carmelite Nuns: Fr. John Alphonse Asiedu, SVD Tamale Teaching Hospital: Fr. Hilary Pogbeyir Christian Mothers: V. Rev. Matthew Yitiereh St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society: Fr. Alphonsus Dakora Knights and Ladies of Marshall: Fr. Hilary Pogbeyir Knights and Ladies of St. John International: Fr. Diarmuid Sheehan Council of Catholic Women: Fr. Boniface Maasoayele Laity Council: Fr. Boniface Maasoayele

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Fr. Felix Dalimpuo…U.S.A. Fr. Peter Anglaaere… U.S.A. Fr. Wilfred Agana...Germany Fr. Linus Nangwele… U.S.A. Fr. Jerome Damnyag…Canada Fr. Sebastian Zaato, Germany Fr. David Kokaa, Rome, Italy Fr. Charles Boris Tengabo, Rome, Italy Fr. Carolus Gambogi, Ireland Fr. David Mbimadong, U.S.A

COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Archdiocesan Pastoral Council College of Consultors Laity Council Priests’ Council/Senate Youth Council Religious Women’s Council Council of Catholic Women Health Committee Finance Committee Catechetical Commission Committee for Ecumenical Relations Committee for Islam-Christian Dialogue Justice & Peace Commission Liturgical Commission Theological Commission Vocational Promotion Team Development Committee Building Committee

LAY ORGANIZATIONS Altar Servers Association Catechists’ Association Catholic Teachers’ Organization Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

202 Children of Mary Christian Mothers’ Association (CMA) Church Choirs Credit Unions Knights and Ladies of Marshall Knights and Ladies of St. John International Legion of Mary Charismatic Renewal Pax Romana Sacred Heart Confraternity St. Vincent de Paul Society Young Christian Students Movement (YCS) Young Christian Workers (YCW) COSRA

STATISTICS of Tamale Archdiocese No. of Catholics 21,243 No. of Ghanaian priests 43 No. of Expatriate priests 13 No. of Ghanaian sisters 22 No. of Expatriate sisters 12 No. of Ghanaian brothers 6 No. of Expatriate brothers 11

Schools Type of School No: Number of Students Kindergarten 36 3,913 Primary 52 16,262 Minor Seminary/SHS 1 705 Vocational School 1 154 Health Care Centre 2 Major Seminary 2 136

Seminarians: Major 10 Minor 1,009

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Catholic Diocese of Techiman (Erected 28th March 2008) Patron: St. Paul the Apostle BISHOP: Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah Nyarko Bishop’s House, Box 251, Techiman, Tel 03520-91443, 06191319, E-mail: [email protected] VICAR GENERAL: V. Rev. Fr. John Kofi Takyi, E-Mail: [email protected]; Box 251 Techiman, Tel 03520-91319 CHANCELLOR: V. Rev. Fr. Paul Ameyaw, Box 251, Techiman, Tel 03520-91319,E-mail: [email protected] FINANCE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: Very Rev. Fr. George Boachie Nyarko, Box 251, Techiman, Tel 03520-91319, E-mail: [email protected] Accounts Officer: Ms. Francisca Agorsah BISHOP’S SECRETARY: Fr. Francis Gyabaa & Ms. Charity Ansuah Receptionist: Ms. Esther Faah Episcopal Vicar for Religious: Dom Ambrose Flavell, OSB College of Consultors: V. Rev. Frs. John Kofi Takyi, Paul Kwaku Ameyaw, George Boachie Nyarko, Andrew kwame Takyia, Victor Leones, SVD, Dominic Yaw Assuahene, Peter Yeboah, James Annor Ohene, Francis Anane Yeboah. Presbyteral Council: Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah Nyarko (Bishop), V. Rev. Frs. Dominic Yaw Assuahene (Chairman), John Kofi Takyi (Vicar General), Paul Kwaku Ameyaw (Chancellor), George Boachie Nyarko (Fin. Admin., E.V.R. & SVD Rep.), Victor Leones, SVD, Andrew Kwame Takyia, Peter Yeboah, John Kwaku Brobbey, James Annor Ohene, John Effah Awiti, Mathias Takyi Agyeman, Francis Anane Yeboah, George Boakye Nyarko, Benjamin Benneh ( Deanery Rep.), Andrews Addai (TEDPA Rep.). Diocesan Pastoral Council: Bishop (or His Representative) Chairman), Curia Members, Deans, All Presidents of PPC, All Secretaries of PPC, All Parish/ Rectorate Catechists. Finance Committee: Bishop (or His Representative) Chair- man), Mr. Nti Atiware,

204 Mr. Appau Augustine (Krobo Church President), Mrs, Alice Kupour (Credit Union), Mr. Augustine Ati Boateng, Lawyer Kwame Gyan, Mr. Osei Kontor, Mr. Justice Gabriel Addo, Rev. Fr. James Annor- Ohene, Rep., Kintampo Rep., Nkoranza Rep. Diocesan Laity Council: Rev. Fr. John Effah Awiti (Chaplain), Mr. Daniel Ayebeng Ntow (Chairman), Mr. Christian Agyeman (Secretary), Mr. Francis Aduum, Miss Mary Antwi, Mr. Augus- tine Nyafule, Mr. James Yeboah. Education Board: Bishop (or His Representative) Chairman), Mr. Benedict Beyuo, Hon. Charles KwameAmpofo Twumasi, Mr. Peter Henry Apppiah (Headmaster, Tuobodom SHS), Mrs. Gladys Adusah, Mr. Anthony Osei Fosu, Rev. Fr. James Annor -Ohene, Rev. Fr. Martin Oduro Bilson. Health Board: Bishop (or His Representative) Chairman), Dr. Jones Takyi, Mr. Valentine Kwaku Bruku Hwidiem, Philip Akanzinge, Mr. Fred Zeini, Mrs. Monica Nkrumah Lawyer Kwame Gyan, Rev. Sr. Edith Dug-yi (MMS), Sr. Regina Guvvala (JMJ Superior), Nana Michael Baah, Mr. Barnabas Yeboah (DHS Director). Development Committee: Bishop (or His Representative) Chairman), Mr. Fred Zeini, Mr. Awe Charles, Isaac Hayford Sarkodie, Timothy Adu, Isaac Abbam, Nana Bafour Gyan, Mr. Osei Kontor, Nana Baah Michael, Atebubu Rep., Kintampo Rep. Vocation Team: Rev. Frs. Mathias Takyi Agyeman (Chairman), George Boakye Nyarko, (Yeji-0244759989), James Fosu (Kwame Danso-0242207620), Br. Basilio Zaa- Liebe (Benedictine, Kristo-Buasi-0249836784), Srs. Catherine Osei (MMS, Techiman-03520-91323), Sr. Susana Arkoh (HHCH, Techiman-0248091995), Norberta (JMJ, Atebubu- 0242118145), Mr. Joseph Osei Asamoah (Techiman- 0244070714), Mr. Anthony Yeboah (Kintampo-0243969554). Liturgical Commission: Rev. Fr. Anthony Worae, (Chairman), Mr. Odei Adolf, (Secretary), Rev. Fr. Dominic Yaw Assuahene, (MC), Fr. John Effah Awiti, (MC), Fr. Mathias Takyi Agyeman, (MC), Rev. Fr. John Kwaku Brobbey, (Commentator), Rev. Fr. James Annor-Ohene, (Commentator), Sr. Catherine Osei, Ms.

205 Elizabeth Nosah, Mr. Anthony Yeboah, Mr. John Kyere Kontor (Catechist), Nana Michael Baah. Diocesan Health Services: Mr. Barnabas Yeboah (Director), Mr. Anthony Ofori (Sec.), Mr. Emmanueal Yeboah (Accounts Officer). Vocations Office: Fr. Mathias Takyi Agyeman (Dir.) 0242048353, Youth Office: Fr. Isaac Boadu, (Chaplain), Mr. Samuel Acheampong (Chairman), Catherine A. Yali (Sec.) Catechetical Office: Fr. Paul Miki Gyamfi, (Dir.) Coordinator for Ecumenism & Inter Religious Dialogue: V. Rev. Fr. Andrew kwame Takyia. PMS Director: Rev. Matthew Takyi-Asante Music Director: Rev. Fr. Samuel Kofi Agyei Chaplaincies: St. Theresa’s Association: Fr. Paul Kwaku Ameyaw (Chap.) Catholic Women Association: Rev. Fr. James Fosu (Chap.) Christian Mothers’ Association: Fr. George Boachie Nyarko, (Chap.) Knight of Marshall: V. Fr. Dominic Yaw Assuahene, (Chap.) Knight of St. John: Fr. Emmanuel Korsah (Chap.) Sacred Heart Confraternity: Rev. Fr. Andrews Addai (Chap.) Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Anthony Worae, (Chap.) Non-Catholic Secondary Cycle Institutions: Rev. Fr. An- drews Addai (Dir.)

TECHIMAN DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Francis Anane Yeboah, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Box 6, Tel 03525-22040, Very Rev. Fr. Francis Anane Yeboah, (Cath. Adm.) cell: 0261254315, Rev. Fr. John Bremini (Asst. Adm.), Fr. Francis Gyabaa ABOURSO: St. Peter’s, Box 445, Techiman, Priest: V. Rev. Fr. John Kofi Takyi, cell: 0208168964; Sunday Mass: 9:00 am KENTEN: Holy Family: Box 583 Techiman, Priest: V. Rev. Fr. Andrews Addai, cell: 0242183360, 027277361,

206 Sunday Mass: 8:00 am TUOBODOM: St. Francis, Box 10, Techiman, Priest: V. Rev. Fr. George Boachie Nyarko, cell: 0244759989, Sunday Mass: 9:00 am AKROFROM: St. Hubert, Box 602, Techiman, Priest: Fr. Isaac Boadu, Sunday Mass: 7:00 am, 9:00 am ASUEYI: Our Lady of Holy Cross of Calvary Grotto, Priest: V. Rev. Fr. Peter Yeboah NSUTA: St. Paul’s, Box 767, Priest: Fr. Anthony Worae TANOSO: St. Joseph, Box 6, Tanoso-Techiman, Preist: V. Rev. Fr. Paul Kwaku Ameyaw, cell: 0246530022, Sunday Mass: 8:30 am

NKORANZA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Dominic Assuahene NKORANZA: St. Martin De Porres, Box 48, Tel. 03520-6412, Priests: V. Rev. Fr. Dominic Assuahene, cell: 0244759022, Rev. Fr. Eric Opoku Anning, cell: 0244983594 (Ass’t) BONSU: Sts. Peter and Paul: Priest: Fr. Charles Hayford Agyapong KRANKA: St. Arnold Janssen, Box 95, Priests: Frs. SVD: Francis Kiomb, Dionisius Kopong Ola BUSUNYA: St. Joseph the Worker, Rectorate Priest: Rev. Fr. Martin Oduro Bilson NKORANZA: St. Theresa Hospital Chaplaincy, Fr. Benjamin Benneh

KINTAMPO DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Victor Leones, SVD KINTAMPO: St Joseph, Box 7, Tel 061-36411 Frs. SVD : Ignatius Ayivor, Nicholas Aazine, Otmar Auinger. JEMA: Transfiguration of Jesus, Box 4, Frs..SVD. Gregorius Boss, Bernardus Bere Blolong NEW LONGORO: Holy Family, Box 15, Tel 035 202 7670 Frs. SVD: Victor Leones, Dungdung, Alphonse

ATEBUBU DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. John Effah Awiti ATEBUBU: St. Patrick, Box 56, Tel. 032526-22006, Priest: V. Fr. John Effah Awiti, Sunday Mass: 9:30 am

207 KWAME DANSO: Holy Spirit, Box 24, B/a, Tel. 03526-22083, Priest: Fr. James Fosu,cell:0242207620,Sunday Mass:7:00 am PRANG: St. Francis of Assisi, Box 4, Priest: Rev. Fr. Matthew Takyi Asante,Sunday Mass: 7:00 am YEJI: St. Bernard, Box 2, Tel. 03527-22039, Priest: Fr. Peter Dery, Sunday Mass: 7:30 am

MEN RELIGIOUS

BENEDICTINE MONASTERY (OSB), SUBIACO-CASSINESE CONGREGATION OF SUBIACO, TANOBOASE Kristo Buase Monastery, (Benedictine Monks, Subiaco- Cassinese Congregation), Kristo Buase Monastery, Tano- boase, P.O. Box TM-291, TECHIMAN, B/A. Ghana, E-Mail: [email protected]: 024 028 9243 (Superior), 024 2801900 (Guestmaster) Community: Dom Ambrose Flavell, OSB (Superior & Novice Master), Dom Gabriel Peh, OSB (Guestmaster), Dom Bartholo- mew Banzie OSB, Dom Bazilio Zaa-Liebe OSB, Dom Patrick Obeng Nketiah, Dom Antony Buaful, Dom Martin Osei. Novice 1, Postulant: 1 (Linked to Kristo Buase Monastery is a small community of Benedictine nuns from Dzogbégan, (Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation), resi- dent in Tanoboase. Contact details, as above, except telephone: Tel: 024 6106 302 (Superior) Community: Sr Lucy Bediako, OSB (Superior), Sr Antoinette-Patricia Segbésnou OSB, Sr Myriam Adovi OSB. Postulant: 1 SVD Residence, BA District, P.O. Box 125, Kintampo, BA. Bro. Jerome Agbeko, SVD

WOMEN RELIGIOUS:

MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS: TECHIMAN FORMATION COMMUNITY-DISTRICT HOUSE, Box 134, Tel 02050923223, Srs. MMS: Colette Beru, Catherine Osei, Ursula Maier, Rita Owusu Amponsah HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (HHCJ) C/o Box 6, Techiman, Srs.Chika Ifeabunike.Susana Arko, Box 30, Nko- ranza, Srs. Veronica Baalara (Sup), Sr. Bibian Onyekaonwu Dorothy Bayong-Enne

208 SISTERS OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH (JMJ) Sr. Regina Guvvala, Regional Superior P. Box. 43, Yeji. B/A. Tel: 020-9046607 / 024-5072882 Email: [email protected] ATEBUBU, JMJ Sisters, Box 97, Srs. Scholastica (Sup), Amala Arulsamy (Headmistress) Sisilia Ningsih, Tessy Morely, Thomasamma Addagatla, Pushpa Leela Thumma. Tel: (Sup) 0203899364. Email: [email protected] YEJI (JMJ) JMJ Sisters, Box 43,Srs. Laura Agnes Palit (Sup), Marina Yeruva, (Administrator) Johanna Roring, Regina Guvvala, Anthony Mary, Jansi Mulaguri, Annie Sigi Thattarassery, Tel. (Sup) 0275784881. Email: [email protected]

HOSPITALS TECHIMAN: Holy Family Hospital, Box 36, Tel 03525-22031, 03525-22164. Health Director, Mr. Barnabas Kwame Yeboah, 03525-22164, Mr. Christopher Akanbognaab (Adm.) Rev. Fr. Matthias Takyi Agyeman (Chaplain) NKORANZA: ST. THERESA’S HOSPITAL, BOX 30, Mr. Fran- cis Tawiah, (adm.), Fr. Benjamin Benneh (chaplain) YEJI: Mathias Hospital, Box. 43, Yeji.B/A. Srs. Marina Yeruva (Administrator), Johanna Roring (Matron), Rev. Fr. Peter Dery (Chaplain) Annie Sigi (Accountant) Tel: (Administrator) 0208149627

SCHOOLS Mt. Carmel Girls’ Senior High School: Box 579, Techiman, Srs. Chika Ifeabunike (HHCJ-Headmistress), Mr. Badu Kaakyire (Ass’t. Headmaster Adm.), Fr. John Addae Boateng (Board Chairman), V. Rev. Fr. Paul Miki Gyamfi (Chaplain) Nursery/Kindergarten Schools-Primary Schools-Junior High Schools- ATEBUBU: Box 97, Atebubu, B/A. Sr. Amala Aruls- wamy (Headmistress), Tel: 0207033234

Priests outside the Diocese on Study Leave Fr. William Aguzey USA Fr. Paul Osei Fosu USA Fr. James Annor-Ohene USA

209 Fr. Samuel Kofi Agyei USA Fr. Benjamin Obour USA Fr. John K. Brobbey Italy Fr. Emmanuel Korsah Italy Fr. Andrew Takyia Austria

Statistics Land Area 25,500sq km Number of Catholics 78330 Number of Diocesan Priests 30 Number of Expatriate Priests 8 Number of Religious Priests 9 Number of Religious Brothers 10 Numbers of Religious Sisters 31

Number of Major Seminarians 21 St. Peter’s Seminary, Pedu 6 St. Paul’s Seminary, Sowutuom 0 St. Augustine’s, Tamale 2 St. Victor’s, Tamale 5 St. Gregory, Kumasi 8

Number of Minor Seminarians 84 Number of Deaneries 4 Number of Parishes 14 Number of Quasi-Parishes 5 Number of Catechists 386 Number of Formation Houses for Men 1 Number of Formation House for Women 1

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WA (Erected 3rd November 1959) Bishop: Most Rev. Paul Bemile, DD,STD Patron: St. Bishop’s House, Box 47, Wa, UWR. Tel./Fax 03920-22360 (Office) 03920-22067 (Residence) Mobile: 0244299295 Bishop: Most Rev. Paul Bemile, DD, STD Bishop’s House, Box 47, Wa, UWR. Tel./Fax 03920-22597, Tel. 03920-22360 (Office) 03920-22067 (Residence)Mobile: 0244299295; E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Cornelius Naah Bayirinoba Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax 03920-22597, Mobile: 0206701338 / 0273479816 Chancellor: Very Rev. Fr. Martin S. Ninnang Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax 03920-22597 (Office) Mobile: 0205185724 ; E-mail: [email protected] Financial Administrator: Very Rev. Fr. Benjamin Fiiriter Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax 03920-22597 (Office)Mobile: 0201626009; E-mail: [email protected] Diocesan Bursar: Sr. Genevieve Mwenkaara, SMI Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax 03920-22597 / 03920-22598 (Office) Mobile: 0273477622 Procurator: Very Rev. Fr. Benjamin Fiiriter Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax: 03920-22597 (Office) Mobile: 0201626009; E-mail: [email protected] Bishop’s Private Secretary: Sr. Scholastica Viiru, SMI Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22360 (Office) Mobile: 0248257085 Email: [email protected] Regional Manager of Catholic Education Unit: Mr. Cosmas B. Yeleduor Box 63, Wa. Tel. 03920-22767, Mobile: 0208798209 / 0243144907 Diocesan Director of Lay Apostolate: Mr. Charles Kunko Box 47, Wa. Department of Social Communications: Rev.Fr. Felix Ziem (Ag. Director), Box 47, Wa. Tel./Fax 03920-22089 (Office) Catholic Printing Press: Box 47, Wa, Tel. 03920-22391 Radio Progress Producer: Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22730 Executive Secretary, Wa Diocesan Health Service: Bro. 211 John Bosco Bongnea, FIC : Box 47, Wa. Mobile: 0243837484 Family Life Education/Primary Health Care: Mrs. Martina B. Kuupiel, Box 47, Wa. Mobile: 0203302203 HIV/AIDS Education Coordinator: Mrs. Theresa N. Song- Aabo, Box 47, Wa. Mobile: 0244794165 Pastoral Care Office: Fr. Edward B. Tengan, Box 47, Wa. Tel.: 03920-22596 / 20572 (Residence) Mobile: 0244728512 Diocesan Youth Chaplain: Fr. Fidelis Angsotinge, Box 47, Wa. Tel.: 03920-22063 (Residence) Mobile: 0244731582 Diocesan Youth Coordinator Mr. Portinus Balansuah, Box 47, Wa. Diocesan Pharmacy: Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22347 Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr. Fidelis Angsotinge, Box 47, Wa. 03920-22063 (Residence), Mobile: 0244731582 Spiritual Renewal Office: Box 47, Wa. Prayer Groups Coordinator: Mr. Gregory A. Kpeglibah Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22767, Mobile: 0243465571 Email: [email protected] Diocesan Director of Music: Fr. Dominic T. Yuorbeviel c/o Box 47, Wa. Mobile: 0208245524 Women Development Coordinator: Coordinator Projects/ Socio-Economic Development: Fr. Bennette Bacheyie Tang Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22413 (Office), Mobile: 0209021662 Email: [email protected] Agric. Projects Coordinator: Box 47, Wa. Tel. 03920-22413 Biblical Apostolate Coordinator: Box 47, Wa. Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Hermas Sorpuo Box 33, Daffiama. Mobile: 0279008914 / 0541591340 Diocesan Director for PMS: Very Rev. Fr. Martin S. Ninnang Box 47, Wa. Mobile: 0205185724; E-mail: [email protected] Diocesan Liturgical Animator: Box 47, Wa. Diocesan Legion of Mary Spiritual Director: Fr. John Kpan; Box 7, Tumu. Mobile: 0240566225 Sacred Heart Confraternity: Fr. Sylvester Nankpi Box 45, Jirapa. Mobile: 0275753243 / 0245412016 / 054219048 Diocesan Coordinator, Inter-religious Dialogue Commis-

212 sion and Satellite Peace Building: Fr. Aloysius Nuolabong- Mobile: 02771773648 / 0243358503 / 0208375737 E-mail: [email protected] SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE (times: all a.m.) Cathedral 6.30 a.m., 8.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., (Wasec. 7.00 a.m.), (Jahan. 7.30 a.m. )Jirapa 6.15 a.m., 9.00 a.m. (Hospital 6.15 a.m.), (Sec. Sch. 6.00 a.m.), Kaleo 5.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. St. Cecilia’s – Wa 8.00 a.m., 9.30 a.m. (Wapaani 6.30a.m.) Nandom 6.30 a.m., 8.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m. (Sec. Sch. 7.30 a.m.) Ko 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Daffiama 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Tumu 7.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m. 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Hamile 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Fielmuo 8.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. Piina 9.00 a.m. Dongmen-Boo 6.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m. 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Lassia-Tuolu 9.00 a.m. Xavier Seminary 8.00 a.m. Pastoral Centre 8.00 a.m. Bulenga-Chaggu 9.30 a.m. Han 9.30 a.m. Walembelle 9.30 a.m. Duatang 9.30 a.m. Issa 9.30 a.m. Gbolu 9.00 a.m. St. Benedict’s – Wa South 8.30 a.m.

PARISHES: WA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Edward Tengan ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL, Box 63, WA. UW/R. Tel. 03920-22063, Frs. Patrick Segkpeb (Cathedral Administrator), Fidelis Angotinge, Felix Ziem- Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 8.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m. (Wa Sec. 7.00 a.m., Jahan 7.30 a.m.), Outstations: Kpalnye/ Kpaanamuna, Kataa, Pisi, Bihee, Zengnye, Kperisi, Go-Baayiri. ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH, Box 47, BULENGA-CHAGGU- WA. Tel. 03920-22941; Frs. John Bosco Eledi (PP), John Bosco Daakyie; Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m.; Outstations: Kulpong, Holomuni, Motugo, Katua, Ducie. ST. CECILIA’S PARISH, Box 47, WA. Tel. 03920-22429 Frs. Justin Bogne (PP), Charles Naawuntuo, John of God Kpierale; Sunday Masses: 8.00 a.m, 9.30 a.m. Outstations: Charia, Dabo, Eggu, Duorimo, Dandafuuro. ST. BENEDICT’S PARISH, Box 209, WA. Tel. 03920-22227 Frs. (M. Afr.) Vincent Lubega (PP), Charles Sunday Mtaki, Damien Watine, Patrick Obai Emukule IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, Box 65, KALEO-WA. Tel. 03920-22975; Frs. Frederick Mwinbangme (PP), Augus- tine Ten, Peter Paul Yelletuo Sunday Masses: 7.00 a.m., 9.30 a.m.; Outstations: Sombo, Zaang, Nanvilli, Sankana, Kyang, Nator, Takpo. ST. IGNATIUS PARISH, Box 47, LASSIA-TUOLU, WA. Tel. 03920-20431; Frs. Paul Piizie (PP), Matthew Tuurosong, Phili- bert K. Lebni, Sunday Masses: 11.00 a.m.; Outstations: Loggo, Kuipa, Poyentanga, Ga, Dolin- guo, Chogsia, Jenbob, Grumu, Metiau, Dornye, Tokali, , Kawu. 213 MARIA YIRI COMMUNITY, Box 47, WA. UW/R.: Frs. Bennette Bacheyie Tang, Cletus Vengwaa, Anthony Batung BISHOP’S HOUSE, Box 47, WA. UW/R. Tel. 03920-22067, Most Rev. Paul Bemile HILL TOP COMMUNITY, Box 47, WA. UW/R. Frs. Martin S. Ninnang, Cletus Segtub, Benjamin Fiiriter, Cor- nelius Naah Bayirinoba WANYE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTRE, Box 208, WA. UW/ R. Tel. 0208256778; Msgr. Albert Abel Kuuire, Fr. Romanus C. Tampah,

JIRAPA DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Leo Dabuo

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, Box 6, JIRAPA. Tel. 03920-22961 Frs. Sylvester Nankpi (PP), John Bosco Dogfobaare (Curate & Chaplian, St. Francis Girls’ Sen. High Sch.), Kizito Maalinee (Chaplain, Hospital), In Residence: Msgr. Evarist Kuuwulong Sunday Masses: 6.15 a.m., 9.00 a.m., Hospital. 6.15 a.m., Sec. Sch. 8.00 a.m. Outstations: Tiza, Sabuli, Sigri, Kunkyen, Duori, Gbare, Vinveng, Tampaala. ST. PETER’S PARISH, Box 28, LAWRA: Frs. Gaetan Banyog-enne (PP), Victor Ganaa (Curate & Chapl) Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m.: Outstations: Konyokoo, Zambo, Eremon BABILE RECTORY, c/o Box 28, LAWRA: Fr. Simon Konnee, Rector: Outstation: Babile, Birfor, Konyukuo, Tong, Yaga SACRED HEART PARISH, Box 45, DONGMEN-BOO, LAW- RA.: Frs. Jonas Santah (PP), Godfrey Naagyie Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m. Outstations: Karne, Kpare-Gyirgan, Ullo. QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, Box 47, NADOWLI-WA. Tel. 03920-91026: Frs. Peter Paul Langnedomah (PP), Stephen P. Kangmennaang, Aloysius Kpiebaya (Curate & Chaplain) Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m.: Outstations: Goli-Serekpere, Tangasia- Baadabuo, Kpazia-Yiziri, Dapuori-Goziiri, Goriyiri-Kondomwine, Sombo-Ieli, Kuntaali -Sigiduori. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH, Box 33, DAFFIAMA. Tel. 03920-20759: Frs. Zachary Nabile (PP), Her- mas Sorpuo, Libanus Before (Chaplain – SMI) Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m.: Outstations: Duong, Bure, Saawia-Yibile, Fian, Norong. ALL SAINTS’ PARISH, ISSA: c/o Box 33, DAFFIAMA. Tel. 03920-20950: Frs. Francis Vog-Enga (PP), Aloysius Sunnoba Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m.: Outstations: Kojukpere, Kamahewu, Saalmabo, Wogu.

214 ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH, HAN. Box 49, Han Frs. John Kuupiel (PP), Paul Gaa Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. Outstations: Ping, Mwankure, Sabuli.

TUMU DEANERY Dean: Very Rev. Fr. John KPAN OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH, Box 7, TUMU. Tel. 03920-22863: Frs. John Kpan (PP), Romulus Aabekpiir Sunday Masses: 7.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m. Outstations: Sakai, Chinchang, Naabugu- belle, Challu. ST. THOMAS PARISH, Fr. Darius B. Tengan-Der (PP), In Residence: John Bosco Buarayiri; Sunday Mass: 9.00 a.m.: Outstations: Sorbelle, Zini, Pulima, Jeffissi, Lilizi, Faachu. ST. CHARLES LWANGA’S PARISH, WALEMBELLE. Frs . Fidelis Vielu (PP), Chrisantus Angbong Kulbile Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m. Outstations: Bugbelle, Bechimbelle, Nabulo, Du, Guosi. ST. JOHN’S PARISH, Box 212, FUNSI-WA. Tel. 03920- 22911: Frs. Sylvester Domayelle (PP), Ralio Faaviel Sunday Mass: 8.30 a.m.: Outstations: Nyingbang-Du, Halembee, Jikpie, Buffiama, Jumo, Teniabee, Sawuobee, Kundugu, Sombisi, Chawuli, Wontuori, Yaala I, Yaala II, Kulong, Kunyabin, Bawiesibee.

NANDOM DEANERY Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Dominic YUORBEVIEL

ST. THERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS MINOR BASILICA, Box 14, NANDOM, UW/R. Frs. Fabian Bebobra (Rector), Re- neus Zenge, Leonard Tenzag; Peter Nolasco Naab, (Chaplain, NANSEC), Stephen Koya (Chaplain, Hospital), Gervase Sentu (Residence) Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m, Sec. School 7.30 a.m. Outstations: Ketuo, Bo, Tantuo. ST. MARY MAGDALENE RECTORY, NANDOM, c/o Box 14, NANDOM, UWR.: Fr. Fidelis Lekuu; Bo, Ketuo, Puffien, Tantuo NATIVITY OF OUR LADY PARISH, Box 5, KO-NANDOM. Tel. 03920-20983: Frs. James Kubdaar (Acting PP), Frederick Tantie, Edward Kuukure (Yezu Tang Organiser), Jacob Lekuu Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m.: Outstations: Lyssa, Sentu, Kokya. ST. GEORGE’S PARISH, PIINA, c/o Box 5, KO-NANDOM Frs. Edgar Eredire (PP), Boniface Dagbal Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m.: Outstations: Saamon, Bussie, Bellow, Koro. ST. PAUL’S PARISH, FIELMUO, c/o Box 14, HAMILE. Frs. Luke Kale (PP), Linus Minu

215 Sunday Masses: 8.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m. Outstations: Mbo, Liero, Kyebogo, Kelegagn, Kyetu. HOLY FAMILY PARISH, Box 1, HAMILE.: Frs. Peter Dakurah (PP), Alexander Bedekuru; Sunday Masses: 6.30 a.m., 9.00 a.m.: Outsta- tions: Tampelle, Kokoligu, Kandemegan, Lang-Boo. NAA KRISTA PARISH, c/o Box 14, DAUTANG-NANDOM Frs. Dominic Yuorbeviel (PP), Ambrose Kanguri Sunday Mass: 9.30 a.m.: Outstations: Kuselle, Monyupelle, Piiri, Tankyara, Taayaga, Gengenkpe, Baselb, Panyaan, Kuturu.

SEMINARIES ST. FRANCIS XAVIER JUNIOR SEMINARY, Box 77, WA. Tel. 03920-22396: Frs. Pamphilio Tengan (Rector), Martin B. Naaderi, Benjamin Maatuokuu ST. MICHAEL PROPEDEUTIC SEMINARY, Box, 449, KALEO -WA. Tel. 03920-22896: Msgr. Christopher Bazaanaah (Rector), Justin Yuonsong

SCHOOLS PASTORAL AND SOCIAL INSTITUTE, WA. Tel. 0756-22596 (Res.) 03920-20573 (Off.) Frs. Edward B. Tengan (Director), Paul Bekye (Academic Registrar), Gervase T. Angsotinge, Gregory Dongkore NURSES’ TRAINING COLLEGE (Midwifery & SRN) Box 3, JIRAPA. Tel. 03920-22884 PRINCIPAL OF NTC: Box 3, JIRAPA: Mr. Walter D. Mwinbo PRINCIPAL MTS: Box 3, JIRAPA: Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Ang- sotinge, SMI PRINCIPAL OF CHNTS: Box 3, JIRAPA: Miss Elizabeth Dabuo ST. FRANCIS GIRLS’ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Box 5, JI- RAPA: Headmistress: Sr. Janis Gbiel, FMM (HM) Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John Bosco Dogfobaare ST. MICHAEL’S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Boys), Box 19, NANDOM: Headmaster: Br. Nicholas Zumanaa, FIC (HM) Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Peter Nolasco Naab QUEEN OF PEACE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: Box 27, NADOWLI.: Headmistress: Sr. Justina Dery, SMI (HM) Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Kpiebaya ST. IGNATIUS’ SHS, LASSIA-TUOLU Headmaster: Rev. Fr. Matthew Tuurosong

216 VOCATIONAL INSTITUTES/SCHOOLS ST. JOHN’S VOC/TECH. INSTITUTE, NANDOM (Boys), Box 19, NANDOM: Headmaster: Bro. Fabian Kuupille, FIC ST. ANNE’S VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (Girls), Box 16, NAN- DOM: Headmistress: Sr. Mary Magdalene D. Yendau, SMI ST. CLARE’S VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (Mixed), Box 14, TUMU: Headmistress: Sr. Leotina Sentu, FMM ST. BASILIDE’S VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE, Box 93, KALEO- WA. Tel. 03920-22973: Headmaster: Br. Fabian Bezel, FIC ST. THERESA’S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, DAFFIAMA, Box 265, DAFFIAMA-WA.: Headmistress: Sr. Imelda Tuonibe, SMI ST. MONICA’S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, HAN, Box 47, WA.

CHAPLAINCIES DIOCESAN YOUTH CHAPLAIN: Fr. Fidelis Angsotinge, Box 63, Wa. DIOCESAN LEGION OF MARY SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: Fr. John Kpan, Box 7, Tumu. DIOCESAN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Fr. Libanus Before, Box 33, Daffiama. SACRED HEART CONFRATERNITY: Fr. Sylvester Nankpi, Box 6, Jirapa. DIOCESAN Y.C.S.: Fr. Johm Bosco Dogfobaare, Box 6, Jirapa. SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE: Fr. Libanus Before, Box 33, Daffiama. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS ASSOCIATION: Fr. Frederick Mwinbangme, Box 65, Kaleo. ST. MONICA’S ASSOCIATION: Fr. John Bosco Daakyie, c/o Box 47, Wa. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL: Very Rev. Fr. Martin S. Ninnang, Box 47, Wa. JIRAPA HOSPITAL: Fr. Kizito Maalinee, Box 3, Jirapa. Tel. 03920-22966 NANDOM HOSPITAL: Fr. Stephen Koya , Box 15, Nandom. Tel. 03920-20419 WA REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Fr. John of God Kpierale, c/o Box 47, Wa. CHILDREN OF MARY: Fr. Charles Naawontuo, c/o Box 47,

217 Wa MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD: Sr. Pia Pangpoge, SMI

HOSPITALS / CLINICS ST. THERESA’S HOSPITAL: Box 15, Nandom. Tel. 03920-20418 ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL: Box 3, Jirapa. Tel. 03920-22966 ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CLINIC, Ermon-Lawra, c/o Box 28, Lawra ST. EVARIST CLINIC, ULLO, Dongmen-Boo Parish, c/o St. Joseph’s Hospital, Box 3, Jirapa. ST. THERESA’S MOBILE CLINIC, c/o Nandom Hospital, Box 15, Nandom. Tel. 03920-20418 NATIVITY OF OUR LADY’S CLINIC, c/o Box 5, Ko-Nandom. Tel. 03920-20983 ALL SAINTS’ CLINIC, c/o Catholic Church, Piina JIRAPA SUB-DISTRICT CLINIC, Jirapa QUEEN OF PEACE CLINIC, Sabuli, c/o Box 3, Jirapa ST. IGNATIUS’ CLINIC, Lassia-Tuolu ST. JOHN’S CLINIC, Funsi ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CLINIC, Dapuori DR. JASPER’S CLINIC, Nanvilli TUMU-SAKAI CLINIC, c/o Box 7, Tumu IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HEALTH CENTRE, Kaleo ST. GERHARD HEALTH CENTRE, Fielmuo KUNDUNGU CLINIC.

FORMATION HOUSES SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE FORMATION CENTRE (PRE-NOVITIATE), Box 265, Daffiama-Wa Srs. Janet Beru (Pre-Novice Mistress), Emelda Tantuo, (Assis) PETER CARDINAL POREKUU DERY MEMORIAL NOVITI- ATE: c/o Box 504, Kparsega-Wa Srs. Valeria Zaasan (Novice Mistress), Gertrude Dia-Eru (Assistant Novice Mistress) Very Rev. Fr. Cornelius Naah Bayirinoba (Spiritual Animation)

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (WHITE FATHERS), LAVI-

218 GERIE HOUSE, Box 209, Wa. UWR. Tel. 03920-22227, E-mail: [email protected]: Frs. (M.Afr.;) Vincent Lubega, Damien Watien, Patrick Obai Emukule; Charles Sunday Mtaki, BROTHERS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (FIC) FIC PROVINCIAL HOUSE, Box 229, Wa. UWR. Tel. 03920- 22575, Fax 03920-22424,; E-mail: [email protected] Brs. Augustine Kubdaar (Provincial Superior), Gracious Sang- ber-Dery, Godfrey Naa-Tampah, Remy Nyukorong, Clement Nangpire, Martin Balangtaa, Godfrey Debzie ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY, Box 229, Wa. Tel. 03920-22207, 22558,: Brs. Isidore Aabeisie (House Superior), Jerome Konbual, Albert Ketelaars, John Bosco Bongnea, Paul Sabogu, Joseph Kyoore, Irenius Nimbare, Peter Kuuniabom KALEO COMMUNITY, Box 93, Kaleo-Wa. Tel. 03920-22974 Brs. Michael Lugnaah (House Superior), Aloysius Porekuu, Hans van Wouwen, Francis Sarfo, Aaron Nee-eru, Fabian Bezel NANDOM COMMUNITY, Box 18, Nandom (Box 229, Wa). Tel. 03920-22956 (NVS) Brs. Peter Saatuo (House Superior), Nicholas Zumanaa, Severious Sentu, Joachim Naah, John Bosco Miilu, Fabian Kuupille TUMU COMMUNITY, Box 20, Tumu (Box 229, Wa). Tel. 03920-22864: Brs. Nicholas Yangtibr (House Superior), Grego- ry Tang, Amatus Taalo PRESENTATION BROTHERS (FPM) Blessed Edmund Rice Community, Han UWR. Brs. Emmanuel Aminenta( Com. Leader), Philip Tengan, John Innocent Obialo FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY (FMM) Our Lady of the Passion, Jirapa; P.O. Box 10, Jirapa, UWR. Sisters: Clotilda Ninkpee (Sup), Sabina Kuubatazie, Assunta Mwaapuori, Clothilda Nen- Nome, Julia Pelenah, Mercy Kpie- bakyene, Cecilia Diibu, Cynthia Mwaakpaar, Ernestina Naavuretenge Christ the King Convent, Jirapa: P.O. Box 5, Jirapa, UWR, Tel: 0546847774, 0208509293: SRS: Patricia Zaghe (Sup), Martha Kello, Cecilia Mary Babuola, Maria Banongkori, Shalini Ekka, Joan Tore, Prospera Ombornaah Our Lady of Hope, Tumu: P.O. Box 14, Tumu, U.W.R.Tel.

219 0392091050: srs: Catherine Naaeke (sup), Lawrencia Hanee, Leotina Sentu, Christina Beyog, Juliana Tanye ST. HELEN’S P.O. Box 246, Wa, tel: O392020197 : SRS: Felicitas Tirkey (Sup), Laetitia Dombesegtah, Cecilia Naangmensore, Janis Gbiel HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (HHCJ) OLD WANYE, Box 404, Wa. UWR. Tel. 03920-22545 Srs: Joan Donkpiire (Superior), Monica Efua Otoo, Blessing Abang, Emmanuella Idara Umohta FUNSI: Box 212, Wa. Srs. Rose A. Naatuu (Superior), Roseline Henry Udoh, Jacinta Kuudamnuru, Mary Janfuah LASSIA-TUOLU, Box 47, Wa. Srs. Marie Jean Frances Dabuoh (Superior), Monica Alegyang SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS (SHCJ) WALEMBELLE: Box 40, Tumu. UWR. Tel. 03920-22191 Srs. Patricia Thomas (Superior), Emmanuella Akweongo, Angela Adimazoya SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF LYONS Srs. Maria Rojamani Santhanam Manickam, Ditty Jose Jo- seph, Elsamma Joseph, Mary Pulickeel Mani SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (SMI) DIVINE PROVIDENCE GENERALATE: Box 504, Wa. UWR. Tel/Fax 03920-20844, 03920-91000 Mobile: 0244945062 Srs. Juliette Kpimebome (Superior General), Philomena Taaere, Teresa Sullo (General Bursar), Colette Dery (House Superior), Seraphina Kyaapuokuu, Agatha Peprah-Brenya ASSUMPTION CONVENT: c/o Box 47, Wa. Srs. Scholastica Viiru (House Superior), Mary Rose Akai, Be- atrice Kondiagyang, Winifred Maasoayele, Genevieve Mwenkaara ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONVENT: c/o Box 77, Wa. Srs. Veronica Kuunifaa (House Superior), Anastasia Bo- gyuoye, Eliza Terinuor, Lydia Berewono WA CATHEDRAL CONVENT: c/o Box 63, Wa. Srs. Jacinta Tuonibe (House Superior), Euphrasia Yinye, Rita Dantaah WANYE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTRE – (IN RESI- DENCE): c/o Box 208, Wa.: Srs. Virginia Tuonibe (Superior),

220 Jane Mary Bangfo, Rita Azure KALEO CONVENT: c/o Box 65, Kaleo-Wa. Srs. Olivia Soboh (House Superior), Mary Magdalene Kogme, Helen Piiritong, Alice Dassah, Edith Dogfobaare, Juliana Atu- una DAFFIAMA PARISH CONVENT: c/o Box 33, Daffiama. Srs. Priscilla Ali (House Superior), Gabriella Noonaah, Imma- culate Apuri, Patricia Beyog MOTHER HOUSE – OLD GENERALATE: Box 265, Daffiama- Wa.: Srs. Janet Siebelaare (House Superior), Ann Yinaa, Florence Saamwin, Agnes Bonyine OLD NOVITIATE COMMUNITY: Box 265, Daffiama-Wa. Srs. Imelda Tuonibe, Judith Charianaah, Catherine Twentor Anane PRE-NOVITIATE COMMUNITY: Box 265, Daffiama-Wa. Srs. Janet Beru, Emelda Tantuo, Susanna Bagboorebeka, Modesta Aanegan NADOWLI CONVENT: c/o Box 37, Nadowli. Srs. Mary Magdalene Tampah (House Superior), Monica Dery, Elizabeth Tang, Agnes Billeh QUEEN OF PEACE SHS: Box 27, Nadowli. Srs. Blandina Puokare (House Superior), Justina Dery, Fabiana Belaar JIRAPA MAIN CONVENT: c/o Box 6, Jirapa. Srs. Mathilda Zampurah Dery (House Superior), Claudia Jaatoe (Asst. House Superior), Elizabeth Angsotinge, Angela Aminzia, Gertrude Muri, Theresa Sabogh, Joan Sagraza, Celine Tietaah, Caroline Kuumile, Elizabeth Abrafi, Emilia Uunezumeh, Lydia Akanpientiba, Genevieve Nen-nome, Paula Bayor LAWRA CONVENT: c/o Box 28, Lawra. Srs. Yolanda Naasaalzuing (House Superior), Blandina Nipur- me, Rachel Tubdaar KO MAIN CONVENT: c/o Box 5, Ko.: Srs. Martina Nyuurzie (House Superior), Marcella Sieballe, Francisca Tuonuo, Joan Dery, Rose Mary Fuseini, Judith Bataale OSCAR MORIN: c/o Box 5, Ko. : Srs. Regina Kpiblu (House Superior), Melany Wuurah, Benedicta Puokare NANDOM MAIN CONVENT: c/o Box 14, Nandom

221 Srs. Genevieve Nong-erah (House Superior), Esther Dassah, Gloria Duongnaa ST. ANNE’S CONVENT, Box 16, Nandom. : Srs. Mary Magda- lene D. Yendau (House Superior), Florence Luur, Laticia Yirzie, Agnes Kuuso NANDOM HOSPITAL CONVENT: Box 15, Nandom. Srs. Sabina Aiyeh (House Superior), Julna Akayeti, Simplicia Nuri, Lucy Naabaar, Bernadette Bogne, Pia Panpoge, Beatrice Kyoore DUATANG CONVENT: c/o Box 14, Nandom. : Srs. Jacinta Kyiiru (House uperior), Marcelline Doghle, Stella Daayeng, Agnes Duurah PIINA CONVENT: C/o Box 5, KO-NANDOM : Srs. Anastasia Belnye (House Superior), Nathalia Nangkure, Grace Kun-inne HAMILE CONVENT: c/o Box 1, Hamile.: Srs. Lucy Kuusore (House Superior), Clare Taalo, Fabiana Bekabrko, Jacintha Mary Dery, Sidonia Ler TUMU CONVENT: Box 7, Tumu.: Srs. Valeria T. Dery (House Superior), Lawrencia Tober, Lydia Baabereyir

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE Rev. Henry Kulah - U.S.A. Rev. Francis D. Bakyor - U.S.A. Rev. Fr. Severo Kuupuo - U.S.A. Rev. Anthony Naaeke - U.S.A. Rev. Conrad Bayor U.S.A. Rev. Richard Kugbeh-Kasin - South Africa Rev. Matthias Mornah - Rome Rev. Boniface Dasaa - Germany Rev. Aidan Dassah - Canada Rev. David Bangsiibu - Accra Rev. Marciano Kogh Ziem - Accra Rev. Postino Dug-yi - Accra Rev. Aloysius Nuolabong Cape Coast Msgr. Anthony D. Balee - Scotland Rev. Cyracus Tange Scotland Rev. Cuthbert Yirbuor - Tamale Rev. Cletus Kulah - Tamale Rev. Bonaventure Kambotuu - Tamale Rev. Eugene Suom-Dery - Tamale Rev. Venantius Yikore Tamale Rev. Stephen Kantubog Donkorkrom

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS Altar Boys Association Catechetical Commission

222 Girl Guides Knights of St. John International Ladies Auxiliary of St. John International Diocesan Catechists’ Association Boy Scouts Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Knights of Marshall Ladies of Marshall Sacred Heart Confraternity Assembly of Women Religious (AWR) Diocesan Laity Council Young Christian Students Diocesan Health Service Wa Theological Committee Christian Family Groups Children of Mary Prayer Groups Org. General Catholic Action Catechists Advisory Council Diocesan Vocations Promotion Team Inter-religious Dialogue Commission and Satellite Peace Building Centre Young Christian Workers (YCW) Catholic Nurses Guild Credit Union Societies Catholic Women Association Retired Catechists’ Association Diocesan Priests’ Association Christian Mothers’ Association Heads and Chaplains Association Diocesan Education Committee Fund-Raising Committee Legion of Mary Charismatic Renewal Association Religious Education St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Teachers’ Association Liturgical Commission Diocesan Pastoral Council Diocesan Finance Committee Tarcisians Catholic Children Christian Girls Eucharistic Crusaders Infant Jesus Mustard Seed Youth Club “Matthew 25” Group (Aids Counselling Groups) Missionary Childhood.

STATISTICS OF WA DIOCESE No. of Catholics 338,894 No. of Ghanaian Priests 105 No. of Sisters 139 No. of Brothers 34

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 40 3,430 Primary 127 26,184 J.S.S. 85 7,970 Secondary/S.S.S. 9 2,042 Technical/Vocational 6 684 Special/Deaf MTR 1 127 Nurses’ Training School 1 Major Seminary 1 Hospitals 2 Clinics 15 Health Care Centres Seminarians Minor 187 Major 22

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WIAWSO (Erected 2000) Patron: St. Joseph Bishop: Most Rev. Joseph Francis Kweku Essien, DD Bishop’s House, PMB-77, Sefwi-Wiawso Tel. 0372-28266, Fax 0372-28266 Secretaries: Fr. Samuel Nkuah-Boateng, Miss Veronica Arthur -Gyan Vicar General: V. Rev. Fr. Simon Assamoah Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Peter Cleophas Affih-Mensah Financial Administrator: Rev. Michael Asante Pontifical Mission Society (P.M.S.) Director: V. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ennin Essien Liturgical Commission: Rev Fr. Peter Mensah Pastoral and Sociel Communications: Fr. Michael Asante President of the Priests’ Association: V. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ennin Essien Education: V. Rev. Fr. Affih-Mensah Justice and Peace Commission:.V. Rev. Fr. Francis Ackaah Mensah College of Consultors: Most Rev. Joseph Francis Kweku Essien (President), Frs. Affih -Mensah, Simon Assamoah, George Assamoah, Christopher Adu-Gyamfi, Joseph Otoo, Peter Twumasi, Michael Asante. Diocesan Finance Committee: V. Rev. Fr. Simon Asamoah, V. Rev. Fr. Christopher Adu-Gyamfi, Mr. Thomas Adu-Tawiah Director of Vocations: V. Rev. Peter C. Affih-Mensah Youth Chaplain: Fr. Michael Asante Laity Council Chairman: Mr. Gorkeh Sekyim Focal Person for Health: Mr. Monarch Aduhene Regional Manager of Schools: Mr. M.K. Buah, (W. Reg.)

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PARISHES AND PRIESTS DEANARY Dean: V. Rev. Peter Cleophas Affih-Mensah Wiawso, St. Joseph’s Cathedral: Box 8 Sefwi Wiawso Frs. Sylvester Ennin Essien, Peter Mensah, Anthony Oppong Bibiani, St. Teresa of the Child Jesus: Box 55, Bibiani Frs. Simon Assamoah, Francis Mensah

224 Sefwi Bekwai, St. Benedict, Roman Hill Box 36, Sefwi Wiawso. Fr. Peter Cleophas Affih-Mensah Dwinase, St. Mary Rectorate: c/o Box 77, Sefwi Dwinase Fr. Samuel Nkuah Boateng Aboduam, St. Andrew Rectorate c/o Box 231 Sefwi Aboduam; Fr. Michael Asante

ASAFO DEANARY Dean: V. Rev. Francis Hayford Ackaah-Mensah Boako, St. Augustine: Box 162, Sefwi Boako Fr. Christopher Adu-Gyamfi Sefwi Asafo, St. Agatha: Box 163, Sefwi-Asafo Fr. George Quainoo Asawinso, St. Peter: Box 17, Sefwi Asawinso Fr. Francis Ackaah-Mensah

ADJOAFUA DEANARY Dean: V. Rev. Joseph Xantippus Otoo Adjoafua, St. Paul, Box 224 Sefwi-Adjoafua Frs. Anthony Eshun, Simon Afukaah Adabokrom, Blessed Virgin Mary: Box 203 Adabokrom, B/A Fr. Henry Ussher Yawmatwa, St. Theresa, Box BK 706, Yawmatwa B/A Fr. Joseph Otoo Oseikojokrom, St. Anthony: Box 128, Oseikojokrom, B/A Fr. Francis Dickson Amponsah

ENCHI DEANARY Dean: V. Rev. Ben Amos Anumel , Immaculate Conception, Box 20, Enchi Frs. George Asamoah, Francis X. Amoakohene (in Res.) Afere, St. Joseph, Box 179, Sefwi Afere Frs. Peter K. Twumasi, Peter Gyenin, Godfred Yeboah Dadieso, St. Michael, Box 13, Dadieso; Fr. Anthony Mensah

RELIGIOUS: Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God Brs. Johannes Torwoe, Bernard Anuchem, Samuel Akoni, George Combey, Emmanuel Agbanyo Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ)

225 Asafo Community ,HHCJ, P.O. BOX 163,SEFWI WIAWSO. Srs. HHCJ: Mary Paulina Prah(Superior) Felicia Zumebome, Catherine Acquah

HOSPITAL: St. John of God Hospital, Asafo Brs. OH: John Baptista Torwoe (Sup/Dir) Tel. 024-4537245; Emmanuel Agbanyo, Samuel Akoni, George Combey St. Angela Catholic Clinic, Yawamatatwa Omanpe Catholic Clinic, Omanpe

PRIESTS ON STUDY LEAVE Fr: Bannabas Kyeah, Fr. John Ofori-Domah

PRIESTS ON SECONDMENT Fr: Barnabas Kyeah, Fr. John Ofori-Domah,

SCHOOLS: Rev. Fr. Peter Giebels’ Vocational Institute Box 215, Sefwi Wiawso

STATISTICS of Wiawso Diocese No. of Catholics 164,270 No. of Ghanaian Priests 29 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 1 No. of Expatriate Sisters 1 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 4 No. of Expatriate Brothers 1 No. of Lay Missionaries 0 Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 20 5,721 Primary 40 10,708 J.S.S. 6 987 Vocational 1 1 Hospitals 1 Clinics 2 Seminarians Minor 13 Major 10

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF YENDI (Erected 16 March 1999) Bishop: Most Rev. Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, SVD, DD, D.MIN, MA Patron Saint: Our Lady of Lourdes Bishop’s Residence: Box YD 129, Yendi, NR. Tel 0244- 155201; email: [email protected] Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Tomy Thomas, SVD, Box YD 42, Yendi. Tel: 0242-254107. email: [email protected] Chancellor: , c/o Box YD 9, Yendi. Financial Administrator: Fr. John Christian Essel, Box YD 129, Yendi. Tel: 0244-475592. Secretaries to the Bishop: Rev. Fr. Malachy Oleru. Tel. 0228522459 Financial Administrator’s Secretary: Sr. Scholastica, SMI Development Director: William Abakisi, Box YD 129, Yendi, NR. Tel: 0243-513-247 Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Anthony Seth Yeboah. Vocations Director: Fr. Jacob Jagri Biblical Apostolate Coordinator: Fr. Basil Tengkye (Director) Pastoral Centre, Gnani, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi, NR. Tel: 020- 7932783 Diocesan Coordinator of Religious Education: Fr. Prince Agyeman Pastoral Year Coordinator: Fr. Jacob Jagri Language and Culture Learning Coordinator: Coordinator for Inter-Religious Commission: Fr. John Semnanke Diocesan Chaplains: Youth: Fr. Jacob Jagri Laity: Fr. Joseph Sukpe Justice and Peace: Catechists: Christian Mothers Association: Fr. John Christian Essel Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. John Baalaboun College of Consultors: V. Rev. Tomy Thomas, SVD, Frs., Joseph Sukpe, Isidore Aayang, John Christian Essel, Mariusz Pacula, SVD, Michael Labre

227 Priests’ Senate: Most Rev. Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, SVD, V. Rev Tomy Thomas, SVD, Frs. Joseph Sukpe, John Christian Essel, Theogu Navarathnam, Isidore Aayang, Michael Labre (Secretary); Mariusz Pacula, SVD, John Baalaboun. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Liturgical Commission: Fr. John Baalaboun Catechetical Commission: Biblical Commission: Social Communications: Pontifical Mission Societies: Fr. John Semnake

PARISHES: Yendi, Our Lady of Lourdes, Box YD 9, Yendi (1960) Frs. John Semnake (Ag. Cath. Adm.), Patrick Okoto Baffuor, Joseph Kofi Sukpe, Tel: 0243-009 254; Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. , St. Brigid’s c/o Box CP 9, Chereponi (1979) Frs. SVD: Ireneus Boli-Lolan (PP), Adu, Samuel Yaw Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. , St. Charles Lwanga, Box SB 2, Saboba (1965) Fr. Michael Labre, Fr. Sunil Rodriques, SVD ; Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 a.m. Bimbilla, St. Joseph, Box BB 35, Bimbilla, NR (1967) Frs. Sixtus Dery, (PP) James Ntekuni Yamba Tel 071- 23827:Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Tatale, St. Peter and Paul, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi NR (1968) Fr. Isidore Aayang (PP), Bernard Kofi Annan Ackon: Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Chamba, Holy Spirit, c/o Box BB 2, Bimbilla, NR (1978) Frs. John Baalaboun (PP), Dominic Andoh: Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Gushiegu, Christ the King, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi, NR (1999) Frs. SVD: Mariusz Pacula (PP), Fred Obeng, Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Sambuli, Holy Cross Quasi Parish, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi Fr. SVD: Vinsensius Wangge Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.

NAMES, ADDRESSES, RECTORATES AND PRIESTS: Sang: St. Anthony, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi, N/R (2010) Fr. Theogu Navarathnam (Rector) Sunday Mass 9:30am Gnani: Good Shepherd, c/o Box YD 9 Yendi N/R. (2010) Fr.

228 Peter Jabaab Koyaja; Sunday Mass: 9.30am Wapuli: Most Holy Trinity c/o Box YD 9 Yendi N/R. (2010) Frs. John Christian Essel (Rector), Cletus Akosah; Sunday Mass 9.30am : St. Anthony of Padua, c/o Box BB 35, Bimbilla, N/R. (2010) Fr. Jacob Jagri( Rector) Sunday Mass: 9.30am

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM), Tatale Yesu N’titi Ngme c/o Catholic Mission P. O. Box YD 9 Yendi/Tatale mobile 0246045419 Clothilda NEN-NOME, sup Eusebia BELE-IRE, Marcellina DAKORA, Assunta MWAAPUORI, Helena NALEPA, Joan TORE, yr Sisters of Mary Immaculate (SMI): Yendi Convent: Box YD 9, Yendi, NR, Srs. Agatha Zumebome (Com. Leader), Celesti- na Tulku, Catherine Anane Chamba Convent: c/o Box BB 2, Bimbilla, NR. Srs. Theresa Moo (Com. Leader), Patricia Kuseo, Christina Nambazing. Chereponi Convent: c/o Box YD 9, Yendi, NR. Srs. Marcellina Nuurah, Elizabeth Boya, Elvira Akurugo Sisters of Christian Instruction (St. Gildas), Bimbilla Box BB 25, Bimbilla, NR Srs. Paulette Menanat, (Sup), Monique Clouet, Juliana Wuur Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit: Holy Trinity Convent, Saboba, P.O.Box SB 2, Saboba, Tel: 0208422513; Srs: SSpS: Kamila Kubiak (Community Leader), Rita Mishael Kerketta, Samuelle Cha, Sister of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (JMJ) Holy Cross Clinic & Maternity Home, Sambuli, C/o Box YD 9, Yendi. Srs. Rose Mary Maddineni (sup), Josephine Mallava- rapu Norbertha Tangka Tel. (Sup) 0208030756 SVD Mission House, Yendi (SVD), Box YD 49, Yendi, NR. Bros: SVD: Andrzej Kedziora, Br. Tawiah- Richmond Paul, Frs. SVD: Mika Joachim, Anthony Nguyen, Erasmus Norviewu- Mortty, Presentation Brothers (FPM): Box YD 9, Yendi, NR Brs. David Angsuura (Com. Leader.), Cletus Gubil. Leonard Derbie

229 SCHOOLS St. Joseph’s Technical School, (SABTEC), Box SB 3, Saboba, NR: Principal: Mr. George Adom Chaplain: Fr. Michael Labre Holy Spirit Senior High School, Chamba . c/o Box BB 2, Bimbilla. N/R. : Principal: Mr. Ayitteyvi Chaplain: Fr. James Ntekumi Yamba INSTITUTIONS Sunson: St. Martin’s Pastoral Centre PO Box YD 42, Yendi, NR: Fr. Tomy Thomas K., SVD (Director), email: [email protected]. St. Arnold Janssen ‘New Look’ Optical Workshop Box SB 2, Saboba, NR. Mr. Andrew Nilada (In charge) Miss. Rebecca Nasangma (Asst.) Good Shepherd Biblical Centre, Gnani: Box YD 9, Yendi, NR, Tel 0244 487 340, Fr. Peter Jabaab Koyaja Yendi Diocesan Co-operative Credit Union Box YD 9, Yendi, NR; Mr. John Nimo( In Change), Miss. Patri- cia Kuma Wala Hamo Movement, Chereponi c/o Box YD 9 Yendi, NR Sr. Marcellina Nuurah, SMI (Director) Yendi Diocesan Shea-Nut Factory; Fr. Joachim Mika, SVD SVD Recording Studio ; PO Box YD 49, Yendi,, NR Br. Andrzej Kedziora, SVD, (In charge)

CLINICS St. Joseph’s Maternity Clinic, Chamba c/o Box BB 2, Bimbil- la. Srs. Patricia Kuseo, SMI, Theresa Moo, SMI Society of Jesus, Mary, Joseph (JMJ) Holy Cross Clinic & Maternity Home, Sambuli, C/o Box YD 9, Yendi. Srs. Rose Mary Maddineni (sup), Josephine Mallava- rapu, Norbertha Tangka Tel. 0208030756) Tatale Health Centre, c/o Box YD 9, Yendi, NR. Sr. Clothida Nen-None (In-Charge)

STATISTICS No. of Catholics 9,623 No. of Ghanaian Priests 18 No. of Expatriate Priests 13 No. of Ghanaian Sisters 16

230 No. of Expatriate Sisters 8 No. of Ghanaian Brothers 3 No. of Expatriate Brothers 1 No. of Lay Missionaries 0

Number of Schools Type of School No; No. of Students Kindergartens 56 3982 Primary 101 17641 JSS 27 4121 SHS 1 90 Technical 1 422

Clinics 3

Seminarians Minor 0 Major 8

DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS/COUNCILS/SOCIETIES Diocesan Consultors Priests’ Senate Assembly of Priests and Brothers Diocesan Laity Council Diocesan Pastoral Council Catechists’ Association Christian Mothers Association Vocation Office Justice and Peace Commission Legion of Mary Charismatic Renewal Association Catholic Youth Organization Religious Education St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Nurses Guild Diocesan Choir Association Liturgical Commission Diocesan Women Council Celebration Committee Yendi Diocesan Priests’ Association Pontifical Mission Societies Yendi Diocesan Seminarians Association Diocesan Religious Women’s Asso. Diocesan Biblical Apostolate Team Inter-Religious Dialogue Commission Financial Council Diocesan Development office Catholic Teachers Guild Lay Theologians Association Diocesan Secretariat Diocesan Catechetical Commission

SUMMARY OF STATISTICS - ALL ARCHDIOCESES/DIOCESES Diocese Catholics Priests Brothers Sisters Accra 151,728 103 30 78 Cape Coast 293,131 136 21 112 Damongo 19,000 42 4 26 Goaso 58,370 42 30 Ho ** 173,885 77 8 32 Jasikan 149,455 46 1 15 Keta-Akatsi** 120,271 44 18 Koforidua 204,375 72 19 97 Kono.-Mamp. 64,220 157 3 27 Kumasi 360,000 138 4 43 Nav/Bolga. 95,565 58 14 36 Obuasi 95,560 58 29 8

231 Sekondi/Tako.** 286,838 142 12 33 Sunyani 287,241 94 12 64 Tamale 17,896 47 17 29 Techiman 71,144 40 3 19 Wa 338, 894 99 34 150 Wiawso** 164,270 30 5 2 Yendi 7,455 25 5 24 Total 2,959,328 1,450 221 843

* Statistics from 2007 Directory **Directory and Statistics from 2007 Directory

INDEX

Catholic Bishops of Ghana 1 Apostolic Nunciature 5 Ghana Bishops’ Conference 5 National Catholic Secretariat 6 SECAM 10 Religious Superiors (women) 11 Religious Superiors (Men) 14 National Organisations 18 Accra Archdiocese 25 Cape Coast Archdiocese 42 Damongo Diocese 55 Donkorkrom 63 Goaso Diocese 65 Ho Diocese 74 Jasikan Diocese 84 Keta-Akatsi Diocese 90 Koforidua Diocese 96 Konongo-Mampong Diocese 108 Kumasi Archdiocese 126 Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese 151 Obuasi Diocese 158 Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese 167 Sunyani Diocese 178 Tamale Archdiocese 195 Techiman Diocese 204 Wa Diocese 211 Wiawso Diocese 224 Yendi Diocese 227 Summary of Statistics of all Dioceses 231

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