Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge
| Diocese of Mahenge Dioecesis Mahengensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan | Dar-es-Salaam |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 39,498 km2 (15,250 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 531,237 465,696 (87.7%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Agapiti Ndorobo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge (Latin: Dioecesis Mahengensis) is a diocese located in the city of Mahenge in the Ecclesiastical province of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.
History
- April 21, 1964: Established as Diocese of Mahenge from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam
Leadership
- Bishops of Mahenge (Roman rite)
- Bishop Agapiti Ndorobo (since 1995.03.03)
- Bishop Patrick Iteka (1973.06.14 – 1993.08.22)
- Bishop Nikasius Kipengele (1970.06.25 – 1971.12.07)
- Bishop Elias Mchonde (1964.04.21 – 1969.06.13)
See also
Source
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