Vision
The vision of the Konongo-Mampong Diocese is a new society where the poor and the marginalized have discovered that within themselves and their environment there are great potentials to make sustainable progress in their living conditions towards self-reliance and holistic development in the light of the Gospel and the Church’s Social Teaching.
Mission
The Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, in response to the call of Christ and in union with the universal Church, is committed to working with all people, especially the poor, in the attainment of their social, economic and religious needs. It is the mission of the diocese to restore their human dignity to them, to liberate them from abject poverty, Read More
The Diocese
The diocese of Konongo‑Mampong was created on 3 March 1995 by His Holiness Pope John Paul II. It was carved out of two other dioceses, namely the diocese of Kumasi and the diocese of Sunyani. About 90% of the territory of the new diocese of Konongo- Mampong belonged to the diocese of Kumasi, which was created in 1950, having existed as a Vicariate for 18 years. Read More
The Bishop
Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang was born on 15 August 1957 in Kumawu, in the diocese of Konongo-Manpong. He studied philosophy at Saint Peter’s Regional Seminary in Cape Coast (1978-1980) and was subsequently awarded a diploma in clinical pastoral education (1982) and a Master of Divinity in theology (1983) from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas, Read More
Coat of Arms
THE WORD OF GOD, SYMBOLIZED BY AN OPENED BIBLE, A SCROLL, AND A BURNING TOURCH
The word of God is the lamp for our feet, a light on our path. It is opened to be read, proclaimed and listened to, and be put into practice. Like the scroll that the Apostle John was instructed to eat, the taste can be complex. Read More
Diosesan News
Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang ordained and installed as new Bishop
Otumfuo Endorses Bishop-elect of Konongo-Mampong Catholic Diocese
