1934.02.26: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Navrongo
1950.04.18: Established as Diocese of Tamale from the Apostolic Vicariate of Navrongo; Navrongo would be revived as a diocese name in 1956 for a new diocese which later became the Roman Catholic Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga
1977.05.30: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tamale
Special churches
The seat of the archbishop is Our Lady of Annunciation Cathedral in Tamale.
Bishops
Ordinaries
Prefect Apostolic of Navrongo
Father Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1926.04.14 - 1934.02.26)
Vicars Apostolic of Navrongo
Bishop Oscar Morin, M. Afr. (1934.02.26 – 1947.04.15)
Bishop Gérard Bertrand, M. Afr. (1948.06.10 – 1950.04.18)
Bishops of Tamale
Bishop Gerard Bertrand, M. Afr. (1950.04.18 – 1957.04.12), appointed Bishop of Navrongo; see above
Bishop Gabriel Champagne, M. Afr. (1957.04.12 – 1972.06.23)