Roman Catholic Diocese of Inhambane
| Diocese of Inhambane Dioecesis Inhambanianus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Metropolitan | Maputo |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 68,476 km2 (26,439 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,391,010 260,741 (18.7%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Adriano Langa, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Inhambane (Latin: Inhambanian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Inhambane in the Ecclesiastical province of Maputo in Mozambique.
History
- August 3, 1962: Established as Diocese of Inhambane from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lourenço Marques
Special churches
The Cathedral is Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) in Inhambane.
Leadership
- Bishops of Inhambane (Roman rite)
- Bishop Adriano Langa, O.F.M. (since 7 September 2006)
- Bishop Alberto Setele (20 November 1975 – 7 September 2006)
- Bishop Ernesto Gonçalves Costa, O.F.M. (27 October 1962 – 23 December 1974)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 23°52′S 35°23′E / 23.867°S 35.383°E
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