Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva (Latin: Dioecesis Ondiivanus) is a diocese located in the city of Ondjiva in the ecclesiastical province of Lubango in Angola.
History
- August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Pereira de Eça from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa and Diocese of Sá da Bandeira
- May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Ondjiva
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Victories) in Ondjiva.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ondjiva (Roman rite)
- Bishop Pio Hipunyati (since Nov 23, 2011)
- Bishop Fernando Guimarães Kevanu (Jan 30, 1988 - Nov 23, 2011)
See also
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