John Alphonse Asiedu

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. 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 and was ordained to the priesthood on 19 July 1997.

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. He received his episcopal consecration on 4 May 2019 from Archbishop Philip Naameh.