Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe (Latin: Dioecesis Sumbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Sumbe in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.
History
- August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Ngunza from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luanda
- February 3, 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Novo Redondo
- October 22, 2006: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbe
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral Church of the Conception of Our Lady) in Sumbe.
Leadership
- Bishops of Novo Redondo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Benedito Roberto, C.S.Sp. (1995.12.15 – 2012.05.19)
- Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1977.02.03 – 1995.03.03)
- Bishops of Ngunza (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1975.08.10 – 1977.02.03)
See also
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