Departments & Institutions
Serving the People of God through dedicated ministries, commissions, and institutions across the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani.
Curia & Departments Diocesan Leadership
Bishop of Sunyani
Episcopal leadership, diocesan administration, confirmations, official invitations, and pastoral matters.
Bishop’s House, P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-27379 | 03520-27009
Email: info@cdsunyani.org
Vicar General
Assists the Bishop in the governance of the diocese and coordinates pastoral activities.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-27379 | 03520-27249
Chancellor
Handles official diocesan records, canonical documentation, letters of introduction, and diocesan administration.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-27379 | 03520-26545
Email: chancellor@cdsunyani.org
Financial Administrator
Oversees the financial management and assets of the diocese.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-27379
Bishop’s Secretary
Manages the Bishop’s schedule, correspondence, and official engagements.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-27379
Diocesan Health Service
Coordinates healthcare ministries, hospitals, clinics, and health outreach programs.
P. O. Box 489, Sunyani
Tel/Fax: 03520-23751
Catechetics Coordinator
For catechesis, religious education, sacramental preparation, and parish formation programs.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-23755
Communication Office (DEPSOCOM)
Responsible for media, digital evangelization, public relations, and IT management.
Old Secretariat, Cathedral BACCSOD Building, First Floor, Sunyani
Email: depsocom@cdsunyani.org | communication@cdsunyani.org
Regional Manager of Schools
Oversees all Catholic educational institutions within the diocese.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-23350
Vocations Coordinator
Promotes and guides vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and lay ministries.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Youth Chaplain
Coordinates youth ministry, retreats, and leadership formation for young Catholics.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Liturgical Commission Chair
Guides liturgical celebrations, music, and sacramental preparation across the diocese.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Commissions & Boards
Finance Council
Advises the Bishop on financial matters, budget approval, and stewardship of diocesan resources.
Education Board
Oversees Catholic schools, curriculum development, and faith formation in educational institutions.
Justice and Peace Commission
Promotes human rights, social justice, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Building and Lands Commission
Manages diocesan properties, construction projects, and land development.
Liturgical Commission
Ensures proper celebration of the liturgy and trains liturgical ministers.
Catechetical Commission
Develops catechetical materials and trains catechists for parish ministry.
Diocesan Health Service Board
Oversees Catholic health facilities and ensures quality healthcare delivery.
BACCSOD Board of Directors
Manages the social development and charitable works of the diocese.
Board for Family Life
Promotes marriage enrichment, family counseling, and pro-life initiatives.
Provident Fund Board
Manages the pension and welfare fund for diocesan clergy and staff.
Educational Institutions
Catholic University of Ghana
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Obeng Ofori
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Ebo Annan
P. O. Box 363, Sunyani
Tel: 03520-26871 | www.cug.edu.gh
St. Ambrose College of Education
Principal: Rev. Fr. George Kyeremeh
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Ishmael Karadaar Besing
P. O. Box 25, Wamfie, B/A
Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery College
Principal: Ms. Monica Nkrumah
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Wajar
P. O. Box 21, Berekum | Tel: 03522-22124
St. James Seminary SHS
Rector: Rev. Fr. Hubert Asante Kumi
Vice Rector: Rev. Fr. Gordon Tawiah
P. O. Box 954, Sunyani | Tel: 03520-27123
St. Augustine SHS
Headmaster: Rev. Fr. Felix Taah
P. O. Box 73, Berekum
Sacred Heart SHS
Headmistress: Sr. Benedicta Uzokwe, HHCJ
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Adongo Appiah
P. O. Box 3, Nsoatre
Notre Dame Girls’ SHS
Headmistress: Sr. Irene Brookman, SSND
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah
P. O. Box 670, Sunyani | Tel: 03520-26604
Our Lady of Providence Girls’ SHS
Headmistress: Sr. Regeenamma Zangiti, JMJ
P. O. Box 67, Japekrom, B/A
St. Ann’s Girls’ SHS
Headmistress: Sr. Aruna Prasanna Kumari, CSSA
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Isaac Asante Gyan
P. O. Box 2, Sampa
Health Facilities
Holy Family Hospital
Administrator: Sr. Reena V. John Nivedita, MSJ
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Wajar
P. O. Box 21, Berekum | Tel: 03522-22232
St. Mary’s Hospital
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Philip Sae
Sisters: MSJ
P. O. Box 14, Japekrom
St. Matthew Polyclinic
In Charge: Sr. Mercy Mathew, SMMI
P. O. Box 12, Wamanafo
St. Joseph Clinic
In Charge: Ms. Mercy Ampoma
Sisters: SVI
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
St. Alban Clinic
In Charge: Ms. Benedicta Essien
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani
Diocesan Pharmacy
Diocesan Health Service
P. O. Box 689, Sunyani | Tel: 03520-27022
Diocesan Centres
St. Joseph Retreat Centre
A spiritual oasis for retreats, workshops, and pastoral gatherings.
Director: Rev. Fr. Isaac K. Antony, OFM Cap.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani | Tel: 0506274458
Diocesan Pastoral Training Centre
Training and formation center for laity, catechists, and pastoral agents.
Director: Rev. Fr. Varghese Alphonse, OFM Cap.
P. O. Box 450, Sunyani | Tel: 03520-27396
Don Bosco Boys’ Home
Residential care and educational support for vulnerable boys.
Director: Rev. Fr. Anani Hyppoliytus, SDB
P. O. Box 1835, Sunyani | Tel: 0508589416
Don Bosco Vocational & Technical Institute
Skills training and technical education for youth.
Principal: Br. Patrick Sokuu, SDB
P. O. Box 1679, Sunyani | Tel: 03520-27106
Men Religious Communities
Franciscan Friars
St. Anthony of Padua Friary, Atronie Road, Sunyani
Rev. Fr. Stephen Oscar Amo, Rev. Fr. Eric Akwasi Boateng
Salesians of Don Bosco
Odumase, Sunyani
Rector: Rev. Fr. Robertson Kwaku Sung-Iribe
Divine Word Missionaries
Nsawkaw-Banda
Rev. Fr. Stanislaw Gergont, Rev. Fr. Alex Awuah-Osei
Claretian Missionaries
Jamdede
Rev. Fr. Cyracius Asiegbu, Rev. Fr. Maximus Okorie
Capuchin Franciscans
St. Joseph Retreat Centre, Sunyani
Rev. Fr. Isaac K. Antony, Rev. Fr. Roshy Robert
Patrician Brothers
Dormaa Ahenkro
Brs. Solomon Rajaran Divyanathan, Thomas Mathew Kuzumbil
Women Religious Communities
Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus
Sunyani, Nsoatre, Berekum
Sr. Theresa Francisca Fordjour (Superior)
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Sunyani, Baakoniaba
Sr. Emelia Agana Ayambire
Medical Sisters of St. Joseph
Berekum, Drobo
Sr. Reena V. John Nivedita
Sisters of the Incarnate Word
Sunyani, Wenchi, Berekum, Nkrankwanta
Various missions
Missionary Sisters SSpS
Sunyani, Dumasua
Sr. Adeline Esiman Ayivor
Congregation of St. Ann’s
Sampa, Badu
Sr. Aruna Prasanna Kumari