Anthony Narh Asare
Most Reverend Anthony Narh Asare | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Accra | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Accra |
| Province | Accra |
| Appointed | 14 February 2023 [1] |
| Installed | 19 April 2023 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Castellum in Numidia |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 July 1995 |
| Consecration | 19 April 2023 by Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1965 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
The Most Rev.Anthony Narh Asare (born 29 December 1965) is a Ghanaian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Accra. He was appointed on 14 February 2023 and consecrated on 19 April 2023. He also holds the title of Titular Bishop of Castellum in Numidia.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Anthony Narh Asare was born in Odumase-Krobo, Ghana, on 29 December 1965. He attended Pope John Secondary School and Junior Seminary in Koforidua. He later pursued his priestly formation at St. Paul's Major Seminary in Sowutuom before proceeding to St. Peter's Regional Seminary in Pedu, Cape Coast, where he completed his theological studies.
After ordination, he furthered his education at the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, obtaining a licentiate in Sacred Theology.
Priesthood and Pastoral Ministry
[edit]He was ordained a priest on 22 July 1995 for the Archdiocese of Accra. Over the years, he held various pastoral and administrative roles, including:
Parish Priest, St. Bakhita Catholic Church, Community 20, Tema Parish Priest, Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonments Chaplain, St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School Chaplain, Catholic Students Union (CATHSU) - University of Ghana Director, Department of Pastoral and Social Communication, Archdiocese of Accra
He also served as a member of the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese and was deeply involved in media evangelization through Radio Angelus, an online Catholic radio platform in Ghana.[3]
Episcopal Appointment
[edit]On 14 February 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Accra and Titular Bishop of Castellum in Numidia. He was consecrated as bishop on 19 April 2023 at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Accra.[4]
Episcopal Consecration
[edit]His principal consecrator was Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, Titular Archbishop of Limosano and the then Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana. His co-consecrators were: John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp., Archbishop of Accra Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of Sunyani
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Asaase Radio - Catholic Archdiocese of Accra: Newly ordained auxiliary bishops urged to discharge duties effectively
- ^ Graphic Online - Accra Diocese of Catholic Church ordains auxiliary bishops
- ^ Catholic Trends - Profile of Auxiliary Bishop-elect Monsignor Anthony Narh Asare
- ^ Graphic Online - Accra Diocese of Catholic Church ordains auxiliary bishops
External links
[edit]- Archdiocese of Accra Official Website
- Catholic-Hierarchy Profile (if available)