Diocese of Wa

Dioecesis Vaensis
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Wa
Location
CountryGhana
MetropolitanTamale
Statistics
Area18,476 km2 (7,134 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2014)
829,000
343,240 (41.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSede vacante
Bishops emeritusPaul Bemile

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wa (Latin: Vaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Wa in the Ecclesiastical province of Tamale in Ghana.

History

  • November 3, 1959: Established as the Diocese of Wa from the Diocese of Tamale

Special churches

The Cathedral is St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Wa. St Cecilia's Parish At Wa Sombo Our Lady Fatima At Wapaani St Benedict At Konta/School For The Deaf

Leadership

Bishops of Wa

See also

Sources

10°03′42″N 2°30′02″W / 10.0618°N 2.5005°W / 10.0618; -2.5005


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