John Alphonse Asiedu
| Most Reverend John Alphonse Asiedu S.V.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Donkorkrom | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Accra |
| Diocese | Donkorkrom |
| Appointed | 12 May 2026 (as Diocesan Bishop) |
| Installed | 11 February 2019 (as Vicar Apostolic) |
| Predecessor | Gabriel Edoe Kumordji |
| Other post | Vicar Apostolic of Donkorkrom (2019–2026) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 July 1997 by Dominic Kodwo Andoh |
| Consecration | 4 May 2019 by Philip Naameh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alphonse Asiedu 12 May 1962 Adeemmra, Eastern Region, Ghana |
John Alphonse Asiedu S.V.D. (born 12 May 1962) is a Ghanaian Roman Catholic prelate who has served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Donkorkrom since May 2026. He was previously the Vicar Apostolic of Donkorkrom from 2019 until its elevation to a diocese.
Biography
Early life and priesthood
John Alphonse Asiedu was born on 12 May 1962 in Adeemmra, Ghana.[1] He joined the Society of the Divine Word (S.V.D.) in 1988 and studied philosophy at St. Victor's Major Seminary in Tamale. Following a period of missionary training in Mexico, he returned to Ghana to complete his theological studies[2] and was ordained to the priesthood on 19 July 1997.[3]
His priestly ministry included roles as assistant priest in Kwahu Tafo, Provincial Treasurer for the S.V.D. in Accra, and novice master at the Divine Word Novitiate in Nkwatia-Kwahu.[2]
Episcopal ministry
On 11 February 2019, Pope Francis appointed Asiedu as the Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom.[4] He received his episcopal consecration on 4 May 2019 from Archbishop Philip Naameh.[3]
On 12 May 2026, the Holy See elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom to the status of a full Diocese. Asiedu was subsequently appointed as the first Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Donkorkrom, becoming a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Accra.[5]
References
- Back to citation "The Bishop". Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Holy See Press Office (11 February 2019). "Rinunce e nomine, 11.02.2019". press.vatican.va (in Italian). Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Cheney, David M. "Bishop John Alphonse Asiedu, S.V.D." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Most Rev. John Asiedu is new Vicar of Donkorkrom". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- Back to citation Holy See Press Office (12 May 2026). "Rinunce e nomine, 12.05.2026". press.vatican.va (in Italian). Retrieved 12 May 2026.
External links
- Bishop John Alphonse Asiedu, S.V.D. at the Catholic Hierarchy