Roman Catholic Diocese of Pemba
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Mozambique |
| Metropolitan: | Nampula |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 82,625 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,400,000 (2004) 400,000 (28.6%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Ernesto Maguengue |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nacala {Latin: Pemban(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Pemba in the Ecclesiastical province of Nampula in Mozambique.
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[edit] History
- April 5, 1957: Established as Diocese of Porto Amélia from the Diocese of Nampula
- September 17, 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Pemba
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Pemba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ernesto Maguengue (since 2004.06.24)
- Archbishop Francisco Chimoio, O.F.M. Cap. (2000.12.05 – 2003.02.22)
- Archbishop Tomé Makhweliha, S.C.I. (1997.10.24 – 2000.11.16)
- Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe (1976.09.17 – 1993.11.08)
- Bishops of Porto Amélia (Roman rite)
- Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe (72) (1975.01.15 – 1976.09.17)
- Bishop José dos Santos Garcia, S.M.P. (1957.04.05 – 1975.01.15)
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