# Ordination of Bishop Edmond Yawo Amekuse

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ordination-of-bishop-edmond-yawo-amekuse
> Updated: 2026-08-29T20:52:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Edmond Yawo Amekuse was appointed by the Holy See to succeed Mgr Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou as the third bishop of the Diocese of Kpalimé in Togo. Prior to his installation, Amekuse outlined a vision for his mandate focused on transparency, diocesan management, and strengthening communion between the clergy and laity. He noted that the Church should serve as a ‘school of peace, reconciliation, and life’ rather than engaging directly in politics.

On August 29, 2026, the episcopal ordination took place at the Immaculée Conception parish in Tsihinu, presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio, Mgr Rubén Darío Ruiz Mainardi. The ceremony was attended by government officials, including the President of the National Assembly representing President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. During his inaugural message, Amekuse emphasized social cohesion and national unity, stating, ‘Our country needs bridge builders more than wall builders.’

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Edmond Yawo Amekuse ordained as Bishop of Kpalimé

Mgr Edmond Yawo Amekuse has been ordained as the third Bishop of the Kpalimé Diocese in Togo, calling for social cohesion and national unity during his inaugural address.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmond-yawo-amekuse-ordained-as-bishop-of-kpalim

### 2026-08-27: Edmond Yawo Amekuse to be ordained Bishop of Kpalimé

Mgr Edmond Yawo Amekuse will be ordained as the new Bishop of Kpalimé, Togo, focusing on transparency, ecclesial communion, and serving as a school of peace and reconciliation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmond-yawo-amekuse-to-be-ordained-bishop-of-kpalim

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