Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom
The Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom is a Latin Catholic missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction in Eastern Ghana.
It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See , not part of any ecclesiastical province. Its cathedral episcopal see is the Saint Francis Xavier cathedral in Donkorkrom, Ghana.
History
Established on 2007.06.12 as Apostolic Prefecture of Donkorkrom on territory split off from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua.
Promoted on 2010.01.19 as Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom, hence entitled to a titular bishop.
Ordinaries
(all Roman Rite)
- Apostolic Prefect of Donkorkrom
- Father Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, Divine Word Missionaries (S.V.D.) (2007.06.12 – 2010.01.19 see below)
- Apostolic Vicars of Donkorkrom
- Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, S.V.D. (2010.01.19 – ...), Titular Bishop of Ita (2010.01.19 – ...)
Source and External links
Coordinates: 7°02′46″N 0°04′52″W / 7.0462°N 0.0810°W
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