Roman Catholic Diocese of Pemba
| Diocese of Pemba Dioecesis Pembanus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Metropolitan | Nampula |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 82,625 km2 (31,902 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,400,000 400,000 (28.6%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Luiz Fernando Lisboa CP |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pemba (Latin: Pemban(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Pemba in the Ecclesiastical province of Nampula in Mozambique.
History
- April 5, 1957: Established as Diocese of Porto Amélia from the Diocese of Nampula
- September 17, 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Pemba
Leadership
- Bishops of Pemba (Latin Church)
- Bishop Ernesto Maguengue (since 2004.06.24 - 2012.10.27)
- Archbishop Francisco Chimoio, O.F.M. Cap. (2000.12.05 – 2003.02.22)
- Archbishop Tomé Makhweliha, S.C.I. (1997.10.24 – 2000.11.16)
- Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe (1976.09.17 – 1993.11.08)
- Bishops of Porto Amélia (Latin Church)
- Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe (72) (1975.01.15 – 1976.09.17)
- Bishop José dos Santos Garcia, S.M.P. (1957.04.05 – 1975.01.15)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 12°58′S 40°33′E / 12.967°S 40.550°E
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