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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GOASO

Bishop: Most Rev. Peter Kwaku

Atuahene, MA (Spt), DD

(Erected on 24th October 1997)

Patron: St. Anthony of Padua

Bishop’s Residence:  Box 28, Goaso, B/A. Tel (office) 035-2091808, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Matthew Kwaku Addai, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091807, Mobile 0243 - 141099, Residence Tel 035 – 2092025, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809, Mob. +233541600326. E - mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Financial Administrator: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Gyau, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091810, Mobile 0243653603, E – mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Bishop’s Secretary: Sr. Ma. Magdalene Samson Kwofie (RVM), Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809, Mobile 0207398461. E mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Rev. Fr. Alexander Nkansah Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Judicial Vicar (Marriage Tribunal): V. Rev. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809, Mob. +233541600326 E – mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Catechetics: Rev. Fr. Bismark Kyeremeh Appiah (0545340596), Mr. Andrew Baawuah – Coordinator, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 

Laity Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Bernard Obeng Gyamfi, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809 

Vocation Director: Rev. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Rev. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei, Box 15, Bechem. Tel.(office) 035 - 2092015

Youth Office: Rev. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei, (Chaplain), Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Non-Catholic Second Cycle Institutions: Rev. Fr. Bernard Obeng Gyamfi (Chaplain), Box 28, Goaso. Tel 0244 – 740757/ 0200716315. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Coordinators

Co-Ordinator of Projects:  V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Afriyie, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809 

Co-Ordinator of Goaso Diocesan Cooperative Society (GODCCOS):  V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Afriyie, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809.                             

Co-Ordinator of Catholic Schools: Rev. Fr. Bernard Obeng Gyamfi, Box 28, Goaso. Tel 0244 – 740757/ 0200716315. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Co-Ordinator of Biblical Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Alexander Nkansah, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809

Co-Ordinator of Missionary Childhood Association: Sr. Ma. Magdalen Samson Kwofie (RVM) Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Social Communications (DEPSOCOM): Rev. Fr. Gaspard Dery,Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Director of Diocesan Health Services: Mr. Charles David Bannerman Mensah, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091806, Residence 035 - 2091805

Justice and Peace Commission: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Liturgical Commission: Rev. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809, Mob. +233541600326 

Diocesan Master of Ceremonies (MC): Rev. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Box 28, Goaso. Mobile: +233541600326

 

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS

Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Rev. Msgrs. Matthew Addai, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Rev. Frs. Stephen Gyau, Nicholas Afriyie, Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Matthew Kumi.

 

PRIESTS’ SENATE

Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Rev. Msgrs. Matthew Addai, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Rev. Frs. Nicholas Afriyie, Stephen Gyau, Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra, Augustine Owusu Addo, Bernard Obeng Gyamfi, Matthew Kumi, Alexander Nkansah, Elisha Manu, Isaac Adjei Aniwah.

Rev. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei – Recording Secretary

 

GOASO DEANERY

Dean: Rev. Fr. Isaac Adjei- Aniwah

Goaso: St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Box 162, Goaso. Tel. 035 - 2091812, 2091813, 2091814 Rev. Fr. Isaac Adjei-Aniwah - Administrator, Frs. Anthony Kwabena Tweneboah (Associate), Philip Taylor, sP (Weekend Associate)

Outstations (5): Asuadae, Kamirekrom, Nyamebekyere, Yakrakrom, Dechem.

 

Ayomso: St. John Paul II, C/O Box 162, Goaso
Fr. Daniel Afum – PP. Rev. Fr Charles Gyasi-Buabeng

(In Residence)

Outstations (6): Fawohoyeden, Kumaho, Minkakrom, Gyasikrom, Dotton, Anwianwia.

 

Mim: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Box 3, Mim
Frs. Nicholas Afriyie - PP, Luke Patrick Effah Gyau(Assosiate) Isaac Boansi– In residence

Outstations (8): Bediako, Kensere, Asukese, Bitre Adiepena, Bitre Adenkyekye, Bitre Osei Kwame, Bitre Kojo Addai, Bitre Nyankomago.

 

Kasapin: St. Paul's, c/o Box 3, Mim
Fr. Frederick Kwarteng Boakye - PP. Outstations (10): Domenase, Asanteman Council, Ampenkro, Abidjan, Agravi, Suntreso, Kwaopretey, Wam Adiembia, Kwabena Asantekrom, Fianko.

 

Gambia II: St. Mary Quasi Parish, C/o Box 3, Mim
Fr. Anthony Marfo Dwomo - PP. Outstations (7) Gambia I, Nsuta, Kwame Mensahkrom, Yaa Bene Agya, Domeabra, Biaso, Kojo Addaikrom

 

Goaso: St. Peter Catholic Church, C/o Box 28, Goaso
Fr. Stephen Gyau (In-charge), Financial Administrator

 

KENYASI DEANERY

Acting Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Kumi

Kenyasi: St. Peter, Box 63, Kenyasi II.

Frs. Samuel Osei Kuffour - PP, Edward Tangviel.
Outstations (11): Kenyasi I, Kenyasi III, Koforidua, Camp, Kramokrom, Yawbrefo, Dokyikrom, Yawusukrom, Akosakrom, Asempaneye, Dokyikrom.

 

Nkaseim: Blessed Sacrament, Box 29, Nkaseim
Frs. Fr. Daniel Owusu - PP. Outstations (8): Wuramumuso, Nkrankrom, Mehame, Dadiesoaba, Sienchem, Twabidi, Akotosu, Manhyia

 

Wamahinso: St. Joseph
 Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Asante-Wiredu - PP

Outstations (2): Amomaso, Yaw Owusukrom

 

Ntotroso: St Joseph

Fr. Michael Amponsah - PP. Outstations: Gyedu, Kwakyekrom


Hwidiem:  Holy Spirit, Box 87, Hwidiem
Frs. Matthew Kumi - PP., Rev. Msgr. Anthony Boahen Kyereme (In Residence). Outstations: (5):  Amanfrom, Donkorkrom, Kwahu, Apenamadi, Bosikese.

 

Acherensua: St. Joseph, Box 46, Acherensua.
Fr. Isaac Etwi-Gyamfi. Outstation (1): Konkontireso.
 

BECHEM DEANERY

Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Aduse Poku

Bechem: St. Joseph, Box 5, Bechem, Tel: 035 – 2097024
Frs. Elisha Manu, - PP, Samuel Kofi Baiden, (Emmanuel Gyansah-Tabi, Rev. Fr. Stephen Danso – In Residence). Outstations (7): Mansin, Breme, Bofoaka, Kwasu, Ohianimguase, Abesewa, Mansopa.

 

Duayaw – Nkwanta: St. John of God, Box 84, Duayaw Nkwanta

Fr. Joseph Aduse Poku, PP., Fr. Joseph Kuunigyir, Associate. Outstations (5): Susuanho, Koforidua, Buokrukruwa, Bredi, Dagyamim, Jachie, Campso,

 

Techimantia: Sacred Heart, Box 1, Techimantia, Tel. 035 - 2026709. Fr. Denis Senyo Etti, SMA. Outstations (4): Dwomo, Tweapease, Subriso, Asuboi.

 

Yamfo:  St. Anthony, Box 24, Yamfo
Frs. Francis Ayana (PP), Michael Agyei. Outstations (5): Susuanso, Tanoso, Afrisipa, Ahyiayem, Assen, Adengo.

 

Bomaa: St. Joseph, c/o Box 28, Goaso
Frs. Pascal Diala CMF, PP., Charles Okonkwo, CMF Outstations (8): Asukese, Subonpang, Tanokrom, Kwasuagya, Onwi, Mamponteng, Dwomakwai, Dwenease.

 

Brosankro New Town, St. John of God Quasi Parish,
Fr. Jomi Antony Pathikulangara, CMI – PP. Outstations: (3) Brosankro Old Town, Onwe Nkwanta, Biokrom,

 

Terchire: St. Francis Xavier Quasi Parish,
Fr. Dominic Owusu Afriyie - PP. Outstations: (4) Adrobaa, Subriso I, Subriso II, Mankranho

 

Derma: St. Mary Quasi Parish,
Fr. Anthony Awuah Boateng - PP. Outstations: (4) Derma Nkwakyire, Ankaase, Adaa, Monta,
 

TEPA DEANERY

Dean: Very Rev. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra

Tepa: Mary, Queen of Peace, Box 43, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2096863. Frs. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra - PP, Emmanuel Yaw Agyei (Associate), Otmar Anane Yeboah, Chaplain, Ghana Immigration School, Tepa.

Outstations (8): Tepa-Beposo, Akwasiase, Mabang, Boagyaa, Betinko, Kyekyewere, Kwafokrom (New), Odikro Nkwanta (New),

 

Anyinasuso: St. Anthony of Padua

Fr. Jonas Opoku Gyamfi, (PP)

Outstations (9), Manhyia, Pewodie, Asukese, Amakrom, Yesrenyame, Suponso, Katapei, Betiako, Abonsuaso.

 

Manfo: Our Lady of Victory, Box 176, Tepa.
Fr. Joseph Badu Ameyaw, PP. Fr. George Kwadwo Ohemeng, Associate
Outstations (16): Achina, Ankaase, Asuhyiae, Dwaaho, Keniago, Amangoase, Mfanibu, Mfante, Nyameyehene, Odumase, Sikafrebogya, Subriso, Pokukrom, Tadieso, Twabidi, Nwumasua.

 

Wioso: St. Peter, Box 162, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2093920
Fr. Theotimus Gyamfi-Bonsu - PP. Outstations (12): Hwibaa, Jacobu, Nyinanufu, Barniekrom, Duyan – Nkwanta, Ohiapae, Domeabra, Adadekrom, Mpasaso, Achiase, Asurkor, Dotiem.

 

Dwinyama Deanery

Dean: Rev. Fr. Anthony Gyamerah

 

Dwinyama: St. Anthony, Box 28, Dwinyama. Tel. 032 – 2035470. Frs. Anthony Gyamerah, PP, David Owusu Asante. Outstations (14): Biemso I, ienkyem, Amangoase, Kwamekyemkrom, Asuadei, Fawoman.

 

Sabronum: St. Peter, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Bismark Appiah Kyereme - PP. Outstations (5): Sabronum-Camp, Sabronum-Apremadi, Bokuruwa, Adukrom, Apronpronso.

 

Kunsu: St. Matthew, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Sixtus Kyei-Kusi – PP. Outstations (10): Saakrom, Assibey – Nkwanta, Boatengkrom, Bonkwaso, Kunsu – Camp, Kunsu – Dotiem, Kunsu – Apremadi, Barimayena, Bonkrong, Nyame Adom

 

Mankranso: St. Patrick, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Dominic Obese Asare, CSSp
Outstations (2): Afreseni, Asempanaye.  

 

SANKORE DEANERY

Dean: Rev. Fr. Alexander Nkansah

Sankore: St. Peter, c/o Box 162, Goaso.
Fr. John Appiadu - PP. Outstations (8): Camp No.1, Kokooso, Beposo, Adwumakase, Motopeneso, Oppongkrom, Manhyia, Anum.

 

Kukuom: St. Michael, Box 9, Kukuom.
Fr. Alexander Nkansah - PP. Fr. Christopher Kwakye (In Residence). Outstations (8): Domeabra, Yankye, Dantano, Nobekaw, Anwiam, Siana, Dabokrom, Kusikrom

 

Kwapong: St. Francis Xavier, C/O St. Michael, Box 9, Kukuom. Fr. Anthony Kwabema Appiah Yeboah, PP. Outstations (4): Agyarekrom, Amankwaakrom, Asibrem, Sikafrebogya

 

Abuom: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Abuom. C/o Box 162, Goaso. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Baffour Awuah - PP
Outstations (9): Durowaakrom, Siiso, Asarekrom, Alavanyo, Afodowa, Marfokrom, Mintumi, Tettekwao, Dodowa

 

Akrodie: St.Joseph's, c/o Box 162, Goaso
Fr. Clement Badu Kyeremeh - PP
Outstations (11): Asumura, Pomaakrom, Anwiaso, Tweneboakrom, Awewoho-Manhyia, Manukrom, Odurokrom, Kanhiamo, Tipokrom, Seinua, Nakete.
 

RELIGIOUS RESIDENCES

  1. Our Lady of Apostles (OLA)

OLA Convent, Box 58, Kenyasi. Tel. 035- 2026425 
Srs. Antoinette Fatia Abiwu, Sarah Korkor, Doris Ntiamoah.

OLA Convent, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Box 4, Hwidiem. Tel. 035 – 2023958, 032 - 2047017
Srs. Georgina Lawrencia Quayson, (Sup) Monica Ama Appiah (Headmistress, OLA Prep), Linda Wirekowaa(Nurse), Rosina Forkuo (Teacher), Beatrice Lawy (School Apostolate), Roseline Ubieghara (Student, CUG)

OLA Convent, St. John of God Hospital, Box 24, Duayaw Nkwanta. Tel. 035 – 2027403, 2091547/8
Srs. Anastasia Acheamaa Okyere (Sup), Mabel Dimake, Theresa Owusu Afriyie, Adeline Aurelie Assie

OLA Convent, Techimantia

Srs. Theresa Anima Kusi (Sup), Bridget Okonye, Monica Impraim, Nadine F. Samey

 

  1. Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

R.V.M. Convent, Box 176, Bechem Tel. 020-9350555

Sr. Maria Benedette Yob (Local Superior and Headmistress St. Vincent School)

Sr. Maria Denissa Donkor - (School Bursah, Canteen – in - charge)

Sr. Maria Lydia Baiden - (Librarian/Studies)

 

RVM Convent – Pastoral Centre, Box 244, Goaso, Tel. 0549-557-509

Sr. Maria Josefina Cabrera (Local Superior and School Bursar,Henry Hueging School)

Sr. Rose Mary Dadi (Headmistress, Henry Hueging School)

Sr. Maria Mercedes Yañez (Administrator, Diocesan Pastoral and Social Centre)

 

RVM Convent, Mother Ignacia, Goaso

Cocoa Station, Box 244, Goaso, Tel. 0553078308

Sr. Maria Magdalene Sampson Kwoffie - (Local Superior, Bishop’s Secretary, Diocese of Goaso)

Sr. Paulette Maria Goretti Ankrah (Headmistress, Mother Ignacia School)

Sr. Maria Isobel Banga (School Bursar, Mother Ignacia School)

Sr. Maria Kesencia Maxima Erlin – Asst. Headmistress/ Teacher, Mother Ignacia School

Sr. Maria Margaret Anima Opoku – Teacher, Mother Ignacia School

 

  1. Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M)

I.H.M Postulate, Box 29, Dwinyama
Srs. Maureen Goretti Nabutola, Miriam Agatha Ikpa, Maria Udokristi Nnadi, Maria Chidiebube Eloagu

I.H.M Convent, Box 29, Dwinyama
Srs.  (Sup), Christiana Nuela Cordis Ogechi Madufor, Maria Faustina Ogbonnaya. 

 

  1. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (H.H.C.J)

H.H.C.J Convent, Box 3, Mim.
Srs. Blessing Abang (Sup), Dorcas Okyere

H.H.C.J Convent P.O Box 43, Tepa
Srs. Mary Louisa Bediako Asare (Sup), Catherine Danso Sefah Belinda Bawa, Debora Amankwah, Lucy Agionim Agwuble. 

 

  1. Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny

Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny Convent (Domeabra), C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi.
Srs. Margaret Nellieakunnel, Juliet Mensah, Mary Ellen Mendy, Barbara Kumangtum, Francisca Akogo, Francisca Akogo, Grace Owusu.

 

  1. St. Louis Sisters (S.S.L) 

Sisters of St. Louis (Domeabra), C/o St. Peter’s Parish, Wioso, Box 162, Tepa. Srs. Mary Boatemaa, Genevieve Segkpeb (Sup), Naomi Nkrumah, Edith Wematu Nonterah

 

  1. Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) 

Society of the Holy Child Jesus, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso.
Srs. Josephine Anto (Sup), Emmanuella Akweongo (Headmistress) Marywinner Opara, Felicia Amoah

In school (CUG) – Srs. Asabe Gaiya. Ann Fialong, Blessing Aba, Victoria Dyikuk

 

  1. Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN)

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Nowogrodek Convent, Yamfo, P. O. Box 2034, Sunyani.
Srs. Gabriela Jach, (Sup), Angelina Anna Fafara, Vianeya Zadluzna, Daniela Gwizdz, Paula Kozlowska.

 

  1. Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS)

Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) Box 28, Goaso. Srs. SSpS: Katherine Quingley, Agnes Nogo, Gloria Doh, Celestina Oilsaeka.

  

  1. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I)

Carmelites of Mary Immaculate House (Brosankro), CMI Fathers, P. O. Box 171, Bechem, B/A
Rev. Frs. Shibu Paulose, CMI (Sup), Jomi Antony Pathikulangara, CMI. Sabestian Varkey, CMI, Anoop Antony, CMI

 

  1. Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp)

Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp)
Rev. Fr. Dominic Asare (Resident at Mankranso)

C/o P. O. Box 28, Dwinyama. 

 

  1. FST Sisters,

FST Convent, Sankore, P.O. Box 162, Goaso
Srs. Evelyn Sakyiwaa (Sup), Priscilla Nuamah

 

  1. Congregation of the Holy Family, Kunsu

Holy Family sisters, Kunsu, C/O P.O Box 28, Dwinyama
Sr. Philsy Maria - Superior, Sr. Pushpa Louis, Sr. Reeja George, Sr. Jisa Pellisery

 

  1. Servants of the Paraclete (sP),

C/o Diocesan Pastoral and Social Centre, P. O. Box 28, Goaso

Fr. Philip Taylor, sP, Local Superior, Rev. Jacob Owusu, sP.

 

Formation Houses

  1. Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M)Postulate, Box 29, Dwinyama. Sr. Miriam Agatha Ikpa
  2. RVM DISTRICT HOUSE/RVM FORMATION HOUSE (ABOUM). Box 5, Duayaw-Nkwanta, Tel. 0540494104

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Sr. Paulette Maria Goretti Ankrah (District Superior)

Sr. Maria Benedette Yob (Local Superior)

Sr. Maria Reza Lorion (Local Superior and District Econome)

Sr. Maria Veronica Peprah (Directress of Formation)

Sr. Maria Juliet Amponsah (Vocation Coordinator)

Sr. Maria Lydia Sarpong (Local Economo)

Sr. Gloria Prempeh – Novice

Sr. Esther Darkowaah Duah – Novice

Sr. Mary Adongo – Novice

Sr. Amanda Priscilla Nyame – Novice

Sr. Esther Doe - Postulant 

 

SCHOOLS

St. Joseph’s College of Education, Box 15, Bechem. Tel. 035 - 2092015

(Principal), Rev. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei, (Chaplain), Rev Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Amoako (In Residence)

St. John of God College of Health, Duayaw Nkwanta

Mr. Frederick Inkum Danquah (Principal), Rev. Fr. Peter Nimo (Chaplain)

Our Lady of Apostles Girl’s Senior High School, Box 58, Kenyasi. Tel 035 - 2026425

Sr. OLA: Antoinette Fatia Abiwu (HM), Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Asante Wiredu (Chaplain)

St. Francis Senior High School, Box Adugyama

Mr. Simon Antoa-Mensah, HM

Rev. Fr. Anthony Boateng Awuah (Chaplain)

 

St. James Preparatory School, Box 3, Mim

Sr. Catherine Danso Sefah, H.H.C.J: (HM)

Our Lady of Apostles Preparatory School, Box 4, Hwidiem

Sr. OLA: Monica Ama Appiah (HM)

St. Vincent’s International School, Box 176, Bechem

Sr. RVM: Ma. Benedette Yob (HM)

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Domeabra), Cluny Sisters, C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi.

Sr. Cluny: Margaret Nelliekunnel (HM)

Henry Huging Memorial School, Box 162, Goaso

Sr. RVM: Ma. Josefina Cabrera (HM)

St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Wioso, Box 162, Tepa

Sr. SL: Joyce Ewurabena Kofienyiwa Eyiah (HM)

Nana Attaa Adwoa Agyeiwaa II Creche, Box 87, Hwidiem

Ms. Genevieve Yaale (HT)

Mother Ignacia School, Goaso

Sr. RVM: Sr. Ma. Paulette Ankrah (HM) 

School of the Holy Spirit, Kukuom

Sr. Winnifred Tovuor, SSpS

CMI Marriet School Brosankro

Headmaster: Fr. Shibu Mandaly, Fr. Jomi Antony Pathikulangara.

HOSPITALS/CLINICS

Duayaw Nkwanta: St. John of God Hospital, Box 24, D/Nkwanta. Tel. 035 – 2027403, 2091547/8

 Sr. Anastasia Okyere (Adm.) Fr. Peter Nimo (Chaplain), Dr. Prosper Moh (Medical Director I/C)

Hwidiem: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Box 4, Hwidiem. Tel 035 – 2023958, 032 - 2047017

Sr. Comfort Apedzi (Adm.), Fr. Matthew Kumi (Chaplain), Dr. Muana (Medical Director I/C)

Domeabra: St. John’s Health Centre, C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi: Sr. Genevieve Segkpeb, (Medical Assistant I/C)

Dwinyama: St. Edward’s Hospital, Box 29, Dwinyama

Mr. Obed Anarfi-Addo – Ag. Administrator, Rev. Fr. Anthony Awuah Boateng (Chaplain)

Dantano: Holy Spirit Clinic, Box 9, Kukuom

James Amanka (In – Charge)

Donkorkrom: St. Peter’s Clinic

Joshua Sawin (In – Charge) 

Bechem (JOSCO)St. Joseph’s Clinic

Sir Shai Agyemang (In - Charge)

DIOCESAN CENTRE
Pastoral Training & Social Centre, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. 035 – 2091809 Administrator: Sr.  Ma. Mercedes Yanezr, RVM

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

  1. Fr. Joseph Aduse-Poku (Italy)
  2. Fr. Joaking Bonsu (Italy)
  3. Fr. Charles Boampong Sarfo (NCS)
  4. Fr. John Amankwaa (USA)
  5. Fr. Augustine Asare Addai (USA)
  6. Fr. Augustine Adjei-Boachie (USA)
  7. Fr. John Kwaku Forkuoh (USA)
  8. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo-Kusi (USA)
  9. Fr. Felix Twumasi (USA)
  10. Fr. Stephen Dabanka (USA)
  11. Fr. George Obeng – Yeboah – Asuamah (USA)
  12. Msgr. Michael Barima-Apau (USA)
  13. Fr. Anthony Gyamerah (USA)
  14. Fr. Eric Awuah-Gyamfi (USA)
  15. Fr. Israel Atta K Boadi (USA)
  16. Fr. Augustine Owusu (USA)
  17. Fr. Dominic Apaatah (Canada)
  18. Fr. Joseph Donkor (UK)
  19. Fr. Captain Rudolf Twumasi Ankrah (Military, 37 Military Hospital, Accra)
  20. Fr. Lt. Henry Oduro Asante (Military, Takoradi)
  21. Fr. Lt. Benjamin Danso (Military, Tamale)

 

General Statistics of the Diocese

Total Number of Catholics                             56,207
Total Number of Diocesan Priests                   72
Total Number of Diocesan Priests in the Diocese      51
Total Number of Diocesan Priests outside the Country/Diocese 21
Total Number of Fidei Donum Priests                       0
Total Number of Priests Religious                  7
Total Number of Ghanaian Religious Brothers –
Total Number of Ghanaian Sisters                  35
Total Number of Expatriate Sisters                33
Total Number of Catechists                            471

 

School             Number                      No. of Students
Kindergarten                    76                        18,400
Primary                            78                       74,965
Secondary (JHS and SHS) 56                     10,129

Religious Residences

Our Lady of Apostles (OLA)OLA Convent, Box 58, Kenyasi. Tel. 035- 2026425
Srs. Theresa Anima Kusi (Sup), Antoinette Fatia Abiwu, Alberta Blay, Diane Rema

OLA Convent, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Box 4, Hwidiem. Tel. 035 – 2023958, 032 - 2047017
Srs. Comfort Michelle Apedzi (Sup), Elizabeth Bemmah Osei, Anastasia Acheamaa Okyere, Cyria Asomaning Linda Werekowaa, Christine Paniah.


OLA Convent, St. John of God Hospital, Box 24, Duayaw Nkwanta. Tel. 035 – 2027403, 2091547/8 
Srs.Rosina Fosu Ntiwaa (Sup), Mabel Dimake, Elizabeth Acheampong, Claudine A Lantonkpode.


Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
R.V.M Convent, Box 176, Bechem, Tel. 035 - 2092018
Srs. Ma. Juliet Cenas, Margaret Mary Opoku Anima


R.V.M Formation House (Abuom), Box 84, Duayaw Nkwanta
Sr. Ma. Teresita Francia, Ma. Nelia Gura,Ma. Rosita Banguis, Ma. Lydia Yaa Sarpong.
R.V.M Convent, Box 28, Goaso. 
Srs. Ma. Mercedes Yanez (Sup), Ma. Magdalene Samson Kwofie.


R.V.M: Mother Ignacia Convent, Box 28, Goaso. 
Srs. Bernadette Yob (Sup), Ma. Reza Lorion, Ma. Teresita Aspril Ma. Dennisia Donkor, Ma. Lydia Baiden, Ma. Cynthia Ameyka.


Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M)
I.H.M Postulate, Box 29, Dwinyama
Srs. Maureen Goretti Nabutola. Maria Chigemezu Igbokwe, Miriam Agatha Ikpa.

I.H.M Convent, Box 29, Dwinyama
Srs. Laeticia Ofoma (Sup), Christiana Nuela Cordis Ogechi Madufor, Maria Faustina Ogbonnaya. 


Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (H.H.C.J)

H.H.C.J Convent, Box 3, Mim.
Srs. Paula Banliebo (Sup), Agnes Ackah Mensah, Sabina Daanoba, Mary Perpetua Osei-Wusu,


Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (H.H.C.J)

H.H.C.J Convent, Box Tepa.
Srs. Mary Louisa Bediako Asare (Sup), Belinda Bawa, Debora Amankwah


Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny
Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny Convent (Domeabra), C/o Box 652, KNUST, Kumasi.
Srs. Margaret Nellieakunnel, Mavis Animah, Elizabeth Achiaa Adubofour, Gertrude Mensah, Vivian Aduni, Gracy Philip


Sisters (S.L)
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, Edith Nonterah

Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) 
Society of the Holy Child Jesus, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso.
Srs. Gertrude Denkabe, Patricia Onyeocha, Esther James


Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN)
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, P. O Box 2034, Sunyani, Yamfo.
Srs. Angelina Fafara (Sup), Aneta Grychnik, Gabriella Jach


Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS)
Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, P. O. Box UO 14, Kukuom.
Srs. Mary Laureen Lahnan, Juliana Abgozo,Margaret Ndede, Dorothy Kporyi Maksymiliana Rusin.


Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I)
Carmelites of Mary Immaculate House (Brosankro),CMI Fathers, P. O. Box 171, Bechem, B/A
Rev. Frs. Jose Mundadan (Sup), Jesudas, Jomy Kapiarukudy Michel, Jomi Antony Pathikulangara


Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp)
Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp) P. O. Box P. O.Box 28, Dwinyama.
Rev. Fr. Simon Adu Gyamfi

Parishes & Outstations

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, Frs. Jonas Opoku-Gyamfi, Fr. Dominic Owusu Afriyie
Outstations (5): Asuadae, Kamirekrom, Nyamebekyere, Yakrakrom, Dechem.

Ayomso: St. John Paul II, C/O Box 162, Goaso
Fr. Daniel Afum,
Outstations (6): Fawohoyeden, Kumaho, Minkakrom, Gyasikrom, Dotton, Anwianwia.

Mim: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Box 3, Mim
Frs. David Kwame Kusi, Augustine Amankwaa Boateng, Luke Patrick Effah Gyau
Outstations (8): Bediako, Kensere, Asukese, Bitre Adiepena, Bitre Adenkyekye, Bitre Osei Kwame, Bitre Kojo Addai, Bitre Nyankomago.

Kasapin: St. Paul's, c/o Box 3, Mim
Fr. Francis Addai-Poku
Outstations (10): Domenase, Asanteman Council, Ampenkro, Abidjan, Agravi, Suntreso, Kwaopretey, Wam Adiembia, Kwabena Asantekrom, Fianko.

Gambia II: St. Mary Quasi Parish, C/o Box 3, Mim
Fr. Isaac Boansi
Outstations (7) Gambia I, Nsuta, Kwame Mensahkrom, Yaa Bene Agya, Domeabra, Biaso, Kojo Addaikrom

Goaso: St. Peter Catholic Church, C/o Box 28, Goaso
Fr. Stephen Gyau, Financial Administrator

 

KENYASI DEANERY
Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Felix Twumasi

Kenyasi: St. Peter, Box 63, Kenyasi II..
Frs. Nicholas Afriyie, Daniel Owusu, Anthony Marfo Dwomoh (In Residence)
Outstations (12): Kenyasi I, Kenyasi III, Koforidua, Camp, Kramokrom, Yawbrefo, Dokyikrom, Yawusukrom, Akosakrom, Kwakyekrom, Asempaneye, Dokyikrom.

Nkaseim: Blessed Sacrament, Box 29, Nkaseim
Frs. Alexander Nkansah.
Outstations (8): Wuramumuso, Nkrankrom, Mehame, Dadiesoaba, Sienchem, Twabidi, Akotosu, Manhyia

Hwidiem: Holy Spirit, Box 87, Hwidiem
Fr. Matthew Kumi.
Outstations (5): Amanfrom, Donkorkrom, Kwahu, Apenamadi, Bosikese.

Acherensua: St. Joseph, Box 46, Acherensua.
Frs. Isaac Boansi, Bernard Obeng Gyamfi
Outstation (1): Konkontireso.

Wamahinso: St. Joseph Quasi Parish, P.O. Box 48, Wamahinso
Fr. Emmanuel Asante Wiredu,
Outstations (2) Amomaso, Yaw Owusukrom

Ntotroso: St. Joseph Quasi Parish, P.O Box 18
Fr. Bernard Obeng-Gyamfi
Outstations (2) Gyedu, Kwakyekrom

 

BECHEM DEANERY
Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Peter Nimo

Bechem: St. Joseph, Box 5, Bechem, Tel: 035 – 2097024
Frs. Sixtus Kyei Kusi, Sylvester Baffour Awuah
Outstations (7): Mansin, Breme, Bofoaka, Kwasu, Ohianimguase, Abesewa, Mansopa.

Duayaw – Nkwanta: St. John of God, Box 84, Duayaw Nkwanta
Frs. Peter Nimo, 
Joseph Kuunygir
Outstations (5): Buokrukruwa, Bredi, Susuanho, Koforidua, Dagyamim, Jachie, Campso

Techimantia: Sacred Heart, Box 1, Techimantia, Tel. 035 - 2026709
Fr. Michael Amponsah
Outstations (4): Dwomo, Tweapease, Subriso, Asuboi.

Yamfo: St. Anthony, Box 24, Yamfo
Fr. Francis Ayana
Outstations (5): Susuanso, Tanoso, Afrisipakrom, Ahyiayem, Assen, Adengo.

Bomaa: St. Joseph, c/o Box 28, Goaso
Fr. Isaac Adjei Aniwah
Outstations (8): Asukese, Subonpang, Tanokrom, Kwasuagya, Onwi, Mamponteng, Dwomakwai, Dwenease.

Brosankro New Town: St. John of God Quasi Parish,
Fr. Joseph Mundadan, CMI
Outstations: (3) Brosankro Old Town, Ownwenkwanta, Biokrom,

Terchire: St. Francis Xavier Quasi Parish,
Fr. Joseph Badu Ameyaw
Outstations: (3) Adrobaa Subriso I, Subriso II, Mankranho

Derma: St. Mary Quasi Parish,
Fr. Gaspard Dery
Outstations: (4) Derma Nkwakyire, Ankaase, Adaa, Monta,

TEPA DEANERY
Dean:

Tepa: Mary, Queen of Peace, Box 43, Tepa.
Frs. Fr. Theophilus Pepra, Frederick Kwarteng Boakye, Emmanuel Owusu Amoako (in Recidence)
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. Peter Callixtus Ofori Barfi, Anthony Appiah Yeboah
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
Frs. Fr. John William Fynn. Anthonu Awuah Boateng.
Outstations (14): Biemso I, ienkyem, Amangoase, Kwamekyemkrom, Asuadei, Fawoman.

Sabronum: St. Peter, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Bismark Kyeremeh Appiah
Outstations (5): Sabronum-Camp, Sabronum-Apremadi, Bokuruwa, Adukrom, Apronpronso.

Kunsu: St. Matthew, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Elisha Manu.
Outstations (10): Saakrom, Assibey – Nkwanta, Boatengkrom, Bonkwaso, Kunsu – Camp, Kunsu – Dotiem, Kunsu – Apremadi, Barimayena, Bonkrong, Nyame Adom

Mankranso: St. Patrick, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.
Fr. Simon Adu-Gyamfi, CSSp
Outstations (2): Afreseni, Asempanaye.

Wioso: St. Peter, Box 162, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2093920
Fr. John Mary Adjei Appiadu
Outstations (12): Hwibaa, Jacobu, Nyinanufu, Barniekrom, Duyan – Nkwanta, Ohiapae, Domeabra, Adadekrom, Mpasaso, Achiase, Asurkor, Dotiem.

SANKORE DEANERY

Dean:

Sankore: St. Peter, c/o Box 162, Goaso.
Fr. Clement Badu Kyeremeh,
Outstations (8): Camp No.1, Kokooso, Beposo, Adwumakase, Motopeneso, Oppongkrom, Manhyia, Anum.

Kukuom: St. Michael, Box 9, Kukuom.
Fr. Samuel Osei Kuffour,
Outstations (8): Domeabra, Yankye, Dantano, Nobekaw, Anwiam, Siana, Dabokrom, Kusikrom

Akrodie: St.Joseph's, c/o Box 162, Goaso
Fr. Theotimus Gyamfi-Bonsu
Outstations (11): Asumura, Pomaakrom, Anwiaso, Tweneboakrom, Awewoho-Manhyia, Manukrom, Odurokrom, Kanhiamo, Tipokrom, Seinua, Nakete.

Kwapong: St. Francis Xavier , C/O St. Michael, Box 9, Kukuom.
Fr. Joaking Bonsu
Outstations (4): Agyarekrom, Amankwaakrom, Asibrem, Sikafrebogya

Abuom: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Abuom. C/o Box 162, Goaso.
Rev. Fr. Christopher Kwakye
Outstations (9): Durowaakrom, Siiso, Asarekrom, Alavanyo, Afodowa, Marfokrom, Mintumi, Tettekwao, Dodowa

Priests

NAME AND DATE OF ORDINATION

  1. Fr. Stephen Danso   28-7-1963
  2. Fr. Emmanuel Gyansah-Tabi   31-7-1976
  3. Fr. John Amankwaah   30-6-1979
  4. Msgr. Anthony Boahen Kyereme   31-7-1982
  5. Msgr. Michael Barima-Apau   18-12-1982
  6. Msgr. Matthew Kwaku Addai  1-8-1987
  7. Fr. Joseph Aduse-Poku  29-7-1989
  8. Fr. Stephen Dabanka  21-7-1990
  9. Fr. Augustine Owusu-Addo  21-7-1990
  10. Fr. Charles Gyasi-Buabeng  20-7-1991
  11. Fr. Gaspard Dery  11-7-1992
  12. Fr. Anthony Marfo Dwomo  15-7-1995
  13. Fr. Augustine Adjei-Boachie  9-12-1995
  14. Fr. Isaac Boansi  20-7-1996
  15. Fr. Nicholas Afriyie  20-7-1996
  16. Fr. Joseph Badu Ameyaw  6-12-1997
  17. Fr. Augustine Asare Addai  18-7-1998
  18. Fr. Theophilus Akyeampong Pepra  18-7-1998
  19. Fr. Matthew Kumi  17-7-1999
  20. Fr. Christopher Kwakye  22-7-2000
  21. Fr. Bernard Obeng Gyamfi  22-7-2000
  22. Fr. John Forkuo  22-7-2000
  23. Fr. Stephen Gyau  22-7-2000
  24. Fr. Augustine Owusu  28-7-2001
  25. Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Amoako  7-12-2002
  26. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo-Kusi  12-7-2003
  27. Fr. George Obeng-Yeboah Asuamah  12-7-2003
  28. Fr. Dominic Apaata  12-7-2003
  29. Fr. Joseph Kwame Donkor  17-7-2004
  30. Fr. Peter Nimo 17-7-2004
  31. Fr. Eric Awuah-Gyamfi  17-7-2004
  32. Fr. Israel Atta K. Boadi  17-7-2004
  33. Fr. Felix Twumasi  17-7-2004
  34. Fr. Rudolf Twumasi Ankrah  17-7-2004
  35. Fr. Anthony Gyamerah  22-7-2006
  36. Fr. Francis Addai-Poku  22-7-2006
  37. Fr. Daniel Afum  22-7-2006
  38. Fr. Jonas Opoku-Gyamfi  22-7-2006
  39. Fr. Theotimus Gyamfi-Bonsu  15-12-2007
  40. Fr. Isaac Etwi Gyamfi  15-12-2007
  41. Fr. Alexander Nkansah  15-12-2007
  42. Fr.Charles Sarfo Boampong  15-12-2007
  43. Fr. Michael Amponsah  13-12-2008
  44. Fr. Martin Yaw Adjei   5-12-2009
  45. Fr. Clement Badu Kyeremeh 6-7-2013
  46. Fr. Daniel Owusu 6-7-2013
  47. Fr. Anthony Awuah Boateng 6-7-2013
  48. Fr. Henry Oduro Asante 6-7-2013
  49. Fr. Isaac Adjei- Aniwah 6-7-2013
  50. Fr. John Mary Adjei Appiadu 6-7-2013
  51. Fr. Benjamin Danso 5-7-2014
  52. Fr. Emmanuel Asante Wiredu 5-7-2014
  53. Fr. Sixtus Kyei Kusi 5-7-2014
  54. Fr. Elisha Manu 5-7-2014
  55. Fr. Joaking Bonsu 5-7-2014
  56. Fr. Frederick Kwarteng Boakye  11-7-2015
  57. Fr. Samuel Osei Kuffour  11-7-2015
  58. Fr. Bismark Appiah Kyeremeh  11-7-2015
  59. Fr. Francis Ayana 16-7-2016
  60. Fr. Luke Patrick Effah Gyau 15-7-2017
  61. Fr. Sylvester Baffour Awuah 15-7-2017
  62. Fr. Anthony Kwabena Appiah Yeboah 15-7-2017
  63. Fr. Dominic Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie 15-7-2017
  64. Fr. Joseph Kuunygyir 14-7-2018
  65. Fr. George Kwadwo Ohemeng 12-12-2020
  66. Fr. Marcellinus Edward Tangviel 12-12-2020
  67. Fr. David Owusu Asante 12-12-2020
  68. Fr. Samuel Kofi Baiden 31-07-2021
  69. Fr. Michael Obeng Agyei 31-07-2021
  70. Fr. Emmanuel Yaw Agyei 19-11-2022
  71. Fr. Anthony Kwabena Tweneboah 19-11-2022

 

DECEASED DIOCESAN PRIESTS

  1. Fr. Paul Nimo-Boampong  + 10th December 1999
  2. Fr. Andrew Kwabena Poku 21st May 1952 - 24th December 2004
  3. Msgr. Benjamin Poku Donkor 22nd August 1946 - 3rd November 2016
  4. Fr. Anthony Boateng Mensah 15th June 1958 - 27th August 2017
  5. Fr. Augustine Amankwaa Boateng  12th February, 1956 - 5th August, 2021

Lay Organisations

Catechists Association                                   

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

About us

The Catholic Diocese of Goaso is the sixteenth diocese in Ghana to be created by the Holy Father Pope John Paul II. Until October 1997, the Catholic Diocese of Goaso was part of the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani. The installation of the current and first Bishop, Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, took place on Sunday, February 8, 1998, at Goaso.

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