Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang was ordained and installed today as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong. The ordination ceremony, held on the AAMUSTED campus, was a significant event for the diocese, attracting a large gathering of clergy, religious, and lay faithful.
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed the appointment of Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang as the Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong. The Vatican last week announced Rev. Msgr Opoku-Agyemang as the successor to Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu who retired at 76 from the pastoral care of the Diocese.
The Vatican has announced the appointment of Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong. The decision was made by Pope Francis and marks a significant transition for the diocese. Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang, born on August 15, 1957, brings with him a wealth of experience and qualifications.
The Holy Father has accepted the retirement of Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong in Ghana appointed Mons. John Opoku-Agyemang as his successor.
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.
Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong
P.O. Box 382,
Mampong-Ashanti
Ghana, West Africa
Telephone: +233-(0)561-22101
Fax: +233-(0)561-22101
Email: info@kmdiocese.org