Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe
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| Country: | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan: | Songea |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 20,860 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
659,506 (2004) 258,446 (39.2%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Alfred Leonhard Maluma |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe (Latin: Niomben(us)) is a diocese located in Njombe in the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- February 16, 1968: Established as Diocese of Njombe from the Diocese of Iringa and Territorial Abbacy of Peramiho
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Njombe (Roman rite)
- Bishop Alfred Leonhard Maluma (since June 8, 2002)
- Bishop Raymond Mwanyika (January 16, 1971 – June 8, 2002)
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