GOASO DIOCESE

Erected on 24th October 1997

Patron: St. Anthony of Padua

Bishop: Most Reverend Peter Kwaku Atuahene, MA (Spt), DD

Bishop’s House, Box 28, Goaso, B/A. Tel (office) 035-2091808, Mobile 0244 - 072815 Residence 035 – 2091811, E -Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Matthew Kwaku Addai, Box 28, Goaso.

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Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Dabanka, Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809

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Financial Administrator: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Gyau, Box 28, Goaso.

Tel (office) 035 – 2091810, Mobile 0243653603, E – mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bishop’s Secretary: Sr. Ma. Magdalene Sampson Kwofie (RVM), Box 28, Goaso. Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809, Mobile 0244292145

Catechetics: Rev. Fr. Charles Gyasi-Buabeng, Box 28, Goaso.Tel. (office) 035 – 2091809

Laity : Rev. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo Kusi, Box 28, Goaso.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 (Chaplain), Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Non Catholic Second Cycle Institutions: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Asibuo Kusi (Chaplain), 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, Residence 035 - 2091805

Justice and Peace Commission: Rev. Fr. Charles Gyasi Buabeng, Box 28, Goaso. Tel (office) 035 – 2091809

Liturgical Commission: 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 Addai, Michael Barima-Apau, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Benjamin 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 Addai, Michael Barima-Apau, Anthony Boahen Kyereme, Benjamin Poku Donkor, Rev. Frs. Stephen Dabanka, Stephen Gyau, Joseph Aduse-Poku, Nicholas Afriyie, Israel Atta K. Boadi, Eric Awuah Gyamfi, Augustine Owusu Addo.

 

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, Amankwaakrom, Siana, Dabokrom, Kusikrom, Kwapong, Agyarekrom, Asibrem, Sikafrebogya.

 

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.

 

Sankore: St. Peter, c/o Box 162, Goaso.

 Frs. Joseph Kwame Donkor

 Outstations (17): Abuom, Camp No.1, Mintumi, Durowaakrom, Kokooso, Afodowa, Beposo, Asarekrom, Siiso, Alavanyo, Adwumakase, Motopeneso, Oppongkrom, Manhyia, Anum, Kwapong, Agyarekrom.

 

KENYASI DEANERY

Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Stephen Dabanka

 

Kenyasi: 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.

 

Hwidiem: 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

 

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

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

 

Bomaa: St. Joseph, c/o Box 28, Goaso

 Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Amoako

Outstations (8): Asukese, Subonpang, Tanokrom, Kwasuagya, Onwi, Mamponteng, Dwomakwai, Dwenease.

 

 

TEPA DEANERY

Dean: Rev. Fr. Augustine Amankwaa Boateng

 

Tepa: Mary, Queen of Peace, Box 43, Tepa. Tel. 032 – 2096863

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, Apronpronso.

 

Kunsu: St. Matthew, C/o Box 28, Dwinyama.

Fr. Anthony  Gyamerah

Outstations (12): Mankranso, 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, Jacobu, Nyinanufu, Barniekrom, Duyan – Nkwanta, Ohiapae, Domeabra, Adadekrom, Mpasaso, Achiase, 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, Felicite Marie Gbagnidi.

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

Srs. Ma. Teresita Aspril (Directress of Formation), Ma. Nelia Gura.

 

R.V.M Convent, Pastoral and Social Centre, Box 28, Goaso.

 Srs. Ma. Xaveriana Betty Japung (Sup), Ma. Magdalene Sampson Kwofie, Ma. Gloria Mwaakpaar.

R.V.M: Mother Ignacia Convent, Box 28, Goaso.
Srs. Ma. Juliet Cenas (Sup), Paulette Maria Ankrah.

Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M)

I.H.M Postulate, Box 29, Dwinyama

Srs. Maria Philipeen Osei-Wusu (Sup), Maureen Goretti Nabutola

I.H.M Convent, Box 29, Dwinyama

Srs. Laeticia Ofoma (Sup), Mary Romanus Nwosu, Paulette Marie Unegbu, Paulette Marie Unegbu, Collette Marie Maduihe, Mary Philipina Apau.

 

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 (S.L)

 St. Louis Sisters Convent (Domeabra), C/o Wioso Catholic Mission, Box 162, Tepa.

Srs. Joyce Ewurabena Kofienyiwa Eyiah (Leader), Naomi Nkrumah, Esther  Esinu Aku Adzah.

 

Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus

Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso.

 

Srs. Gertrude Denkabe, Chinyere Oliobi, Patricia Onyeocha.

 

 

 

Holy Cross Brothers (C.S.C)

C/o Catholic Secretariat, Box 28, Goaso.

Br. Bertrand Nee Wayoe

 

Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I)

Carmelites of Mary Immaculate House (Biokrom, Tepa Junction), C/o Catholic Mission, Box 5, Bechem

Very Rev. Fr. Jose Mundadan (Sup), Rev. Fr. Austin Thenkudam

 

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 Girl’s Senior High 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 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. 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, (Medical Assistant I/C)

 

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

Br. Bertrand 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. 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 – 50,550

Total Number of Diocesan Priests – 47

Total Number of Diocesan Priests outside the Country/Diocese – 13

Total Number of Priests Religious – 2

 Total Number of Ghanaian Religious Brothers – 1

 Total Number of Ghanaian Sisters – 27

Total Number of Expatriate Sisters – 17

Total Number of Catechists - 421

 

 

School                          Number               Number Of Students

Kindergarten                     76                        8,638

Primary                            82                       18,281

JHS                                45                         5,369

SHS                                 1                          1,174

College of Education            1                            811

 

Health

Hospitals                             2

Clinics                                 2

 

Seminarians

Major                                    20

Minor                                    30

 

 

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