Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena {Latin: Lvenan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.

Contents 1 History 2 Special Churches 3 Leadership 4 See also 5 Source

[edit] History

• July 1, 1963: Established as Diocese of Luso from the Diocese of Silva Porto
• May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Lwena

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral in Lwena.

[edit] Leadership

• Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite)
  • Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (2000.06.07 – 2006.12.11)
  • Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1979.05.16 – 2000.06.07)
• Bishops of Luso (Roman rite)
  • Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
  • Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)

[edit] See also

• Roman Catholicism in Angola

[edit] Source

• Giga-Catholic Information