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{{Short description|Roman Catholic archdiocese in Ghana}}

{{Infobox diocese
{{Infobox diocese
| jurisdiction = Archdiocese<!-- Type of jurisdiction: i.e. Diocese or Archdiocese -->
| jurisdiction = Archdiocese<!-- Type of jurisdiction: i.e. Diocese or Archdiocese -->
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| latin = Archidioecesis Accraënsis
| latin = Archidioecesis Accraënsis
| local =
| local =
| image = Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra.jpg
| image =
| image_size = 300px
| image_size = 300px
| image_alt = Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra
| image_alt = Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra
| caption = Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka-Accra
| caption = Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka-Accra
<!---- Locations ---->
<!---- Locations ---->
| country = [[Ghana]]
| country = {{flag|Ghana}}
| metropolitan = [[Accra]]
| metropolitan = [[Accra]]
| territory = [[Greater Accra Region]] and parts of [[Volta Region]]
| territory = [[Greater Accra Region]] and parts of [[Volta Region]]
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| population = 2,291,352
| population = 2,291,352
| population_as_of = 2013
| population_as_of = 2013
| catholics = 151728<!-- Number of Catholics in the diocese -->
| catholics = 151,728
| catholics_percent = 7
| catholics_percent = 7
| parishes = 62<!-- Number of parishes in the diocese -->
| parishes = 62<!-- Number of parishes in the diocese -->
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| members = <!-- Number of members in the diocese -->
| members = <!-- Number of members in the diocese -->
<!---- Information ---->
<!---- Information ---->
| denomination = [[Roman Catholic]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Archdiocese of Accra|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/accr0.htm|website=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/accr0.htm}}</ref>
| denomination = [[Roman Catholic]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Archdiocese of Accra|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/accr0.htm|website=www.gcatholic.org }}</ref>
|suffragan =
|suffragan =[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ho|Ho]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan|Jasikan]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Keta-Akatsi|Keta-Akatsi]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua|Koforidua]]
| rite = [[Roman Rite]]
| rite = [[Roman Rite]]
| established = 31st January, 1893
| established = {{start date and age|31|01|1893|df=y}}
| cathedral = [[Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Accra)|Holy Spirit Cathedral]]
| cathedral = [[Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Accra)|Holy Spirit Cathedral]]
| cocathedral =
| cocathedral =
| patron = [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]], [[St. Peter Claver]], [[St. Martin de Porres]] and the [[Martyrs of Uganda]]
| patron = [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]], [[Peter Claver]], [[Martin de Porres]] and the [[Martyrs of Uganda]]
| priests = 103<!-- Number of priests in the diocese -->
| priests = 103<!-- Number of priests in the diocese -->
<!---- Current leadership ---->
<!---- Current leadership ---->
| pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
| pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
| metro_archbishop = [[Charles G. Palmer-Buckle]]
| metro_archbishop = [[John Bonaventure Kwofie]]
| bishop_title = Archbishop
| bishop_title = Archbishop
| coadjutor =
| coadjutor =
| auxiliary_bishops =
| auxiliary_bishops =
| vicar_general = Monsignor Francis Adoboli
| vicar_general = Father John
Louis
| emeritus_bishops = {{unbulleted list|[[Joseph Oliver Bowers]] [[Societas Verbi Divini|SVD]]† |[[Dominic Kodwo Andoh]]† }}
| emeritus_bishops =
<!---- Map ---->
<!---- Map ---->
| map = Ghana GreaterAccra.png
| map = Ghana GreaterAccra.png
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| website = [http://www.accracatholic.org accracatholic.org]
| website = [http://www.accracatholic.org accracatholic.org]
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
|coat=|flag=|headquarters=[[Accra]], Ghana|sui_iuris_church=|founded=|dissolved=|language=|bishop=}}
}}


The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra covers the Greater Accra Region and parts of the Volta egion. There are 62 parishes and rectories. The '''Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra''' ({{lang-la|Accraën(sis)}}) is the [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]] [[Episcopal See|See]] for the [[ecclesiastical province]] of [[Accra]] in [[Ghana]] which includes the suffragan dioceses of Ho, Koforidua, Jasikan and Keta-Akatsi. The Latin title of the archdiocese is Archidioecesis Accraënsis, and the corporate title is Archdiocese of Accra. The cathedral parish for the archdiocese is the Holy Spirit Cathedral.
The '''Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra''' covers the Greater Accra Region and parts of the Volta Region. There are 62 parishes and rectories. The '''Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra''' ({{lang-la|Accraën(sis)}}) is the [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]] [[Episcopal See|See]] for the [[ecclesiastical province]] of [[Accra]] in [[Ghana]] which includes the suffragan dioceses of Ho, Koforidua, Jasikan and Keta-Akatsi. The Latin title of the archdiocese is Archidioecesis Accraënsis, and the corporate title is Archdiocese of Accra. The cathedral parish for the archdiocese is the Holy Spirit Cathedral.


Most Reverend [[Dominic Kodwo Andoh]]† was the first Ghanaian native to become Archbishop of Accra. Installed in October 1971, he became the 3rd Ordinary for Accra since its establishment as a diocese.
[[Dominic Kodwo Andoh]] was the first Ghanaian native to become Archbishop of Accra. He was installed in October 1971 and became the 3rd Ordinary for Accra since its establishment as a diocese.


==Special churches==
==Special churches==


=== The Holy Spirit Cathedral ===
=== The Holy Spirit Cathedral ===
[[File:Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra.jpg|right|230px|Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra]]



=== Sacred Heart Catholic Church ===
=== Sacred Heart Catholic Church ===
Sacred Heart Church which was started under a large empty cocoa shed at Derby Avenue in Accra, was the first church to be built. It was dedicated on February 11, 1925.
Sacred Heart Church which was started under a large empty cocoa shed at Derby Avenue in Accra, was the first Catholic church to be built. It was dedicated on February 11, 1925.


==Leadership==
==Bishops==
'''Metropolitan Archbishops of Accra (Roman rite)'''
'''Prefect Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)'''
⚫
* Adolph Alexander Noser (1944 – 1947); ''see below''
[[File:Charles G. Palmer-Buckle.JPG|thumb|Most Rev. [[Charles G. Palmer-Buckle]], Archbishop of Accra]]
⚫
* Archbishop [[Charles G. Palmer-Buckle]] (since 2005)
⚫
* Archbishop [[Dominic Kodwo Andoh]]† (1992 – 2005)


'''Bishops of Accra (Roman rite)'''
'''Vicar Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)'''
⚫
* Bishop Adolph Alexander Noser (1947 – 1950); ''see above & below''
⚫
* Archbishop Dominic Kodwo Andoh† (1971 – 1992)

⚫
* [[Bishop]] [[Joseph Oliver Bowers]]† (1953 – 1971)
⚫
'''Bishops of Accra (Roman rite)'''
* Archbishop [[Adolph Alexander Noser]], [[S.V.D.]]† (1950 – 1953)
* Bishop [[Adolph Alexander Noser]] (1950 – 1953), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Alexishafen, Papua New Guinea; future Archbishop; ''see above''
⚫
* [[Bishop]] [[Joseph Oliver Bowers]] (1953 – 1971)
⚫
* Bishop Dominic Kodwo Andoh (1971 – 1992); ''see below''

⚫
'''Metropolitan Archbishops of Accra (Roman rite)'''
⚫
* Archbishop [[Dominic Kodwo Andoh]] (1992 – 2005); ''see above''
⚫
* Archbishop [[Charles G. Palmer-Buckle]] (2005 - 2018), appointed Archbishop of Cape Coast
* Archbishop [[John Bonaventure Kwofie]] (2019 -)


===Auxiliary bishop===
⚫
'''Vicars Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)'''
* [[Joseph Oliver Bowers]] (1952-1953), appointed Bishop here
⚫
* Archbishop Adolph Alexander Noser, S.V.D† (1947 – 1950)


===Other priests of this diocese who became bishops===
⚫
'''Prefects Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)'''
* [[Joseph Kwaku Afrifah-Agyekum]] (priest in Accra Archdiocese, 1983-1992), appointed Bishop of Koforidua in 2006
⚫
* Archbishop Adolph Alexander Noser, S.V.D† (1944 – 1947)
* [[Charles G. Palmer-Buckle|Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle]], was appointed Bishop of Koforidua in 1992; later became the Archbishop of Accra from 2005-2018.


==Suffragan Diocese==
==Suffragan dioceses==
The Metropolitan Archdiocese has four suffragans. In 1992, the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua]] was carved out of Accra by His Holiness, [[St. John Paul II]]. Accra was elevated to a Metropolitan See and Bishop Andoh was made the Metropolitan Archbishop. While the Ho, Jasikan and Keta-Akatsi Dioceses cover the Volta Region of Ghana, Koforidua Diocese spans a vast area of the Eastern Region.
The metropolitan Archdiocese has four suffragans. In 1992, the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua]] was carved out of Accra by [[John Paul II]]. Accra was elevated to a metropolitan see and Bishop Andoh was made the metropolitan archbishop. While the Ho, Jasikan, and Keta-Akatsi Dioceses cover the Volta Region of Ghana, the Koforidua Diocese spans a vast area of the Eastern Region.
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ho|Ho]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ho|Ho]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan|Jasikan]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jasikan|Jasikan]]
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===Deaneries===
===Deaneries===
There are six deaneries in the Archdiocese of Accra. Originally termed as Vicariates or Districts in the [[Code of Canon Law]], deaneries exist "to foster pastoral care through common action". Each Deanery is headed by a Dean whose duty of promotion and coordination chiefly pertains to his responsibility to oversee and assist in uniting the other presbyters or priests in his vicariate in a common pastoral activity. The six deaneries of Accra are:
There are eight deaneries in the Archdiocese of Accra. Originally termed vicariates or districts in the [[1983 Code of Canon Law]], deaneries exist "to foster pastoral care through common action". Each deanery is headed by a dean whose duty of promotion and coordination chiefly pertains to his responsibility to oversee and assist in uniting the other presbyters or priests in his vicariate in a common pastoral activity. The eight deaneries in Accra Archdiocese are:
* Kaneshie Deaner
* Kaneshie Deanery
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* [[Mamprobi]] Deanery
y
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* Mamprobi Deanery
* Kpehe Deanery
* Kpehe Deanery
* Osu Deanery
* Osu Deanery
* Madina Deanery
* Madina Deanery
* Tema- Battor Deanery
* Tema Deanery
* Battor Deanery
* Ashiaman
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==Education in the Archdiocese of Accra==
==Education in the Archdiocese of Accra==
In January 1931, the first school was opened on the Sacred Heart Church grounds. With an enrollment of fifteen boys and six girls the school opened and by August it was recognized by the Government Educational Director and placed on the Assisted List (which meant that Government would pay an agreed percentage of the teachers' salaries depending on the quality of the school as determined by the inspectors). Today, Accra Archdiocese has over seventy basic schools, several second cycle schools three seminaries and formation houses and a university.
In January 1931, the first school was opened on the Sacred Heart Church grounds. With an enrollment of fifteen boys and six girls, the school opened and by August it was recognized by the Government Educational Director and placed on the Assisted List (which meant that government would pay an agreed percentage of the teachers' salaries depending on the quality of the school as determined by the inspectors). Today, Accra Archdiocese has over seventy basic schools, several second-cycle schools three seminaries and formation houses, and a university.


===Catholic Basic Schools in Accra===
===Catholic basic schools in Accra===


'''[[List of schools in Ghana|Public Schools]]'''
'''[[List of schools in Ghana|Public Schools]]'''


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* Martrys of Uganda R/C Basic-Mamprobi
* Martrys of Uganda R/C Basic-Mamprobi
* Immaculate Conception Basic-Akweteman
* Immaculate Conception Basic-Akweteman
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* St. Peter’s R/C Basic-Torkuse
* St. Peter’s R/C Basic-Torkuse
* St. Jude R/C Basic-New-Weija
* St. Jude R/C Basic-New-Weija
* Fr. Henry R/C Basic-Obom
* Fr. Henry R/C Basic-Obom
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* Papase R/C Basic-Papase
* Papase R/C Basic-Papase
* OLAS R/C JHS-New-Achimota
* OLAS R/C JHS-New-Achimota
* OLAS R/C KG & Primary-New-Achimota
* OLAS R/C KG & Primary-New-Achimota
* St. Anthony R/C Basic-Nii Boye Town
* St. Anthony R/C Basic- New Achimota-Fishpond
* St. Slyvanus R/C Basic-Pokuase
* St. Slyvanus R/C Basic-Pokuase
* St. Joseph’s R/C JHS-Amasaman
* St. Joseph’s R/C JHS-Amasaman
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* St. John Bosco R/C Basic-Comm. 2. Tema
* St. John Bosco R/C Basic-Comm. 2. Tema
* Holy Child R/C Basic-Sakumono
* Holy Child R/C Basic-Sakumono
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'''Catholic Private Basic Schools in Accra'''
'''MartyrsCatholic Private Basic Schools in Accra'''
* St. Bernadette Soubirous School-Dansoman
* St. Bernadette Soubirous School-Dansoman
* Mary Mother of Good Counsel-Airport-West<ref name=MMGCC>{{cite web|last1=Accra|first1=Catholic School|title=Mary Mother of Good Counsel School History|url=http://mmgcschool.com/index.php/about-us/history|website=http://mmgcschool.com/}}</ref>
* Mary Mother of Good Counsel-Airport-West<ref name="MMGCC">{{cite web |last1=Accra |first1=Catholic School |title=Mary Mother of Good Counsel School History |url=http://mmgcschool.com/index.php/about-us/history |website=Mmgcschool.}}</ref>
* St. Theresa’s School-Kaneshie
* St. Theresa’s School-Kaneshie
* Christ The King Int. School-Cantonments
* Christ The King Int. School-Cantonments
* Bishop Bowers School-Latebiokoshie
* [[Bishop Bowers School]]-Latebiokoshie
* St. Peter Claver French School-Mataheko
* St. Peter Claver French School-Mataheko
* Corpus Christi-Com. 18 Lashibi
* Corpus Christi-Com. 18 Lashibi
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* St. John the Evangelist-Adenta
* St. John the Evangelist-Adenta


===[[List of senior secondary schools in Ghana|Catholic Second Cycle Schools in Accra]]===
===Catholic s schools in Accra===
{{main|List of senior secondary schools in Ghana}}

'''Public Schools'''
'''Public Schools'''


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* St. Kizito SHS-Battor
* St. Kizito SHS-Battor


===Catholic Seminaries and Formation Houses===
===Catholic seminaries and formation houses===
* [[St. Paul's Catholic Seminary]] (Philosophy Session)-Sowutuom
* [[St. Paul's Catholic Seminary]] (Philosophy Session)-Sowutuom
* [[Society of African Missions]] (SMA)-Sowutuom
* [[Society of African Missions]] (SMA)-Sowutuom
* Salesians of Don Bosco-Ashaiman
* Salesians of Don Bosco-Ashaiman


===Catholic University===
===Catholic university===
* Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (University College)-Adabraka<ref name="CIBT Homepage">{{cite web|title=Catholic Institute of Business and Technology Homepage|url=http://www.cibtghana.net/|website=http://www.cibtghana.net/}}</ref>
* Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (University College)-Adabraka<ref name="CIBT Homepage">{{cite web |title=Catholic Institute of Business and Technology Homepage |url=http://www.cibtghana.net/ |website=cibtghana.}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Archdiocese of Accra

Archidioecesis Accraënsis
Location
Country Ghana
TerritoryGreater Accra Region and parts of Volta Region
Ecclesiastical provinceAccra
MetropolitanAccra
HeadquartersAccra, Ghana
Statistics
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2013)
2,291,352
151,728 (7%)
Parishes62
Churches158
Schools86
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic[1]
RiteRoman Rite
Established1893 January 31; 131 years ago (31-01-1893)
CathedralHoly Spirit Cathedral
Patron saintImmaculate Heart of Mary, Peter Claver, Martin de Porres and the Martyrs of Uganda
Secular priests103
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Metropolitan ArchbishopJohn Bonaventure Kwofie
Vicar GeneralFather John Louis
Map
Territory of the Archdiocese of Accra
Territory of the Archdiocese of Accra
Website
accracatholic.org

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra covers the Greater Accra Region and parts of the Volta Region. There are 62 parishes and rectories. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra (Latin: Accraën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Accra in Ghana which includes the suffragan dioceses of Ho, Koforidua, Jasikan and Keta-Akatsi. The Latin title of the archdiocese is Archidioecesis Accraënsis, and the corporate title is Archdiocese of Accra. The cathedral parish for the archdiocese is the Holy Spirit Cathedral.

Dominic Kodwo Andoh was the first Ghanaian native to become Archbishop of Accra. He was installed in October 1971 and became the 3rd Ordinary for Accra since its establishment as a diocese.

Special churches

[edit]

The Holy Spirit Cathedral

[edit]

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

[edit]

Sacred Heart Church which was started under a large empty cocoa shed at Derby Avenue in Accra, was the first Catholic church to be built. It was dedicated on February 11, 1925.

Bishops

[edit]

Prefect Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)

  • Adolph Alexander Noser (1944 – 1947); see below

Vicar Apostolic of Accra (Roman rite)

  • Bishop Adolph Alexander Noser (1947 – 1950); see above & below

Bishops of Accra (Roman rite)

Metropolitan Archbishops of Accra (Roman rite)

Auxiliary bishop

[edit]

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

[edit]

Suffragan dioceses

[edit]

The metropolitan Archdiocese has four suffragans. In 1992, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Koforidua was carved out of Accra by John Paul II. Accra was elevated to a metropolitan see and Bishop Andoh was made the metropolitan archbishop. While the Ho, Jasikan, and Keta-Akatsi Dioceses cover the Volta Region of Ghana, the Koforidua Diocese spans a vast area of the Eastern Region.

Structure

[edit]

Deaneries

[edit]

There are eight deaneries in the Archdiocese of Accra. Originally termed vicariates or districts in the 1983 Code of Canon Law, deaneries exist "to foster pastoral care through common action". Each deanery is headed by a dean whose duty of promotion and coordination chiefly pertains to his responsibility to oversee and assist in uniting the other presbyters or priests in his vicariate in a common pastoral activity. The eight deaneries in Accra Archdiocese are:

  • Kaneshie Deanery
  • Mamprobi Deanery
  • Kpehe Deanery
  • Osu Deanery
  • Madina Deanery
  • Tema Deanery
  • Battor Deanery
  • Ashiaman
The Deaneries of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra

Education in the Archdiocese of Accra

[edit]

In January 1931, the first school was opened on the Sacred Heart Church grounds. With an enrollment of fifteen boys and six girls, the school opened and by August it was recognized by the Government Educational Director and placed on the Assisted List (which meant that government would pay an agreed percentage of the teachers' salaries depending on the quality of the school as determined by the inspectors). Today, Accra Archdiocese has over seventy basic schools, several second-cycle schools three seminaries and formation houses, and a university.

Catholic basic schools in Accra

[edit]

Public Schools

  • Martrys of Uganda R/C Basic-Mamprobi
  • Immaculate Conception Basic-Akweteman
  • St. Peter’s R/C Basic-Osu
  • Derby Avenue R/C Basic-Derby Avenue
  • St. Joseph’s R/C Basic-Adabraka
  • St. Mary’s R/C Basic-Korle-Gonno
  • K. G. Boys R/C Basic-Korle Gonno
  • St. Francis Xavier R/C Basic-Kotobabi
  • St. Paul’s R/C Basic-Kpehe
  • St. Kizito R/C Primary-Nima
  • St. Kizito R/C ‘1 & 2 JHS-Nima
  • Abeka R/C Basic-Abeka
  • St. Stephen’s R/C Basic-Darkuman
  • Holy Family R/C Basic-Mataheko
  • Star of the Sea R/C Basic-Dansoman
  • Abossey Okai R/C Basic-Abossey Okai
  • Prince of Peace R/C Basic-Kwashieman
  • La Anteson R/C Primary-La
  • St. Maurice R/C JHS-La
  • Quaye Nungua R/C Basic-Nungua
  • Teshie R/C Basic-Teshie
  • St. Francis R/C Basic-Ashaley Botwe
  • Holy Rosary R/C Basic-Adentan
  • Queen of Peace R/C Primary A&B-Madina
  • Queen of Peace R/C JHS A&B-Madina
  • St. Peter Claver R/C KG-Madina
  • St. Dominic R/C Basic-Taifa
  • Immaculate Heart. R/C Basic-Christian Village
  • Holy Child R/C JHS-Santa Maria
  • St. Joseph the Worker R/C Basic-Weija
  • St. Peter’s R/C Basic-Torkuse
  • St. Jude R/C Basic-New-Weija
  • Fr. Henry R/C Basic-Obom
  • Papase R/C Basic-Papase
  • OLAS R/C JHS-New-Achimota
  • OLAS R/C KG & Primary-New-Achimota
  • St. Anthony R/C Basic- New Achimota-Fishpond
  • St. Slyvanus R/C Basic-Pokuase
  • St. Joseph’s R/C JHS-Amasaman
  • Afuaman R/C School Basic-Afuaman
  • Natriku R/C Primary-Natriku
  • Osuwem R/C Primary-Osuwem
  • St. Agnes R/C Primary-Dodowa
  • St. Agnes R/C J.H.S.-Dodowa
  • Asutsuare R/C Primary-Asutsuare
  • Asutsuare R/C JHS-Asutsuare
  • Kordiabe R/C Basic-Kordiabe
  • Tokpo R/C Basic-Tokpo
  • Djorkpo R/C Primary-Djorkpo
  • Kadjanya R/C Primary-Kadjanya
  • Lubuse R/C Primary-Lubuse
  • Ayikuma R/C JHS-Ayikuma
  • St. Dominic Savio R/C Basic-Afienya
  • Ada-Foah R/C Basic-Ada Foah
  • St. Peter Claver R/C KG-Ada Foah
  • Anyakpor R/C Primary-Anyakpor
  • Korluedor R/C Primary-Korluedor
  • St. Augustine’s R/C Basic-Ashaiman
  • Blessed. Clementina R/C Basic-Ashaiman
  • St. Peter’s R/C Basic-Tema New-Town
  • Archbishop Andoh R/C Basic-Comm. 11 Tema
  • Archbishop Andoh R/C KG-Comm. 8 Tema
  • St. John Bosco R/C Basic-Comm. 2. Tema
  • Holy Child R/C Basic-Sakumono

MartyrsCatholic Private Basic Schools in Accra

  • St. Bernadette Soubirous School-Dansoman
  • Mary Mother of Good Counsel-Airport-West[2]
  • St. Theresa’s School-Kaneshie
  • Christ The King Int. School-Cantonments
  • Bishop Bowers School-Latebiokoshie
  • St. Peter Claver French School-Mataheko
  • Corpus Christi-Com. 18 Lashibi
  • St. Ignatius R/C School-Batsona
  • St. Mark R/C School-Ashongman
  • St. Ancilla Preparatory School-Haatso
  • St. John the Evangelist-Adenta

Catholic s schools in Accra

[edit]
Main article: List of senior secondary schools in Ghana

Public Schools

  • St. Thomas Aquinas SHS-Cantonment, Accra
  • St. Mary’s SHS-Korle-Gonno, Accra
  • St. Margaret Mary Sec./Tech-Dansoman, Accra
  • Our Lady of Mercy SHS-Tema
  • St. Don Bosco Voc. Training Centre-Ashaiman, Tema
  • Sacred Heart Technical Inst.-James Town, Accra

Private Schools

  • Catholic Social Advance Inst.-Adabraka, Accra
  • St. Francis Xavier Sec./Voc.-Kotobabi, Accra
  • St. Peter Claver French School-Mataheko, Accra
  • Corpus Christi SHS-Lashibi-Comm 18, Tema
  • St. Kizito SHS-Battor

Catholic seminaries and formation houses

[edit]

Catholic university

[edit]
  • Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (University College)-Adabraka[3]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Archdiocese of Accra". www.gcatholic.org.
  2. ^ Accra, Catholic School. "Mary Mother of Good Counsel School History". Mmgcschool.
  3. ^ "Catholic Institute of Business and Technology Homepage". cibtghana.

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