Roman Catholic Diocese of Menongue
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Menongue (Latin: Dioecesis Menonguensis) is a diocese located in the city of Menongue in the Ecclesiastical province of Lubango in Angola.
History
- August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Serpa Pinto from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa and Diocese of Sá da Bandeira
- May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Menongue
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Menongue.
Leadership
- Bishops of Menongue (Roman rite)
- Bishop Mário Lucunde (since 2005.08.03)
- Archbishop José de Queirós Alves, C.SS.R. (1986.09.12 – 2004.05.03)
- Archbishop Francisco Viti (1979.05.16 – 1986.09.12)
- Bishops of Serpa Pinto (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Francisco Viti (1975.08.10 – 1979.05.16)
See also
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