Roman Catholic Diocese of Damongo
| Diocese of Damongo Dioecesis Damongoensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Metropolitan | Tamale |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 29,000 km2 (11,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 410,000 17,172 (4.2%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Philip Naameh |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Damongo (Latin: Damongoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Damongo in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana.
History
- February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Damongo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tamale
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Anne’s Cathedral in Damongo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Damongo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Philip Naameh (since February 3, 1995)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 9°05′07″N 1°48′42″W / 9.0853°N 1.8116°W
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