Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanga
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| Country: | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan: | Dar-es-Salaam |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 26,807 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,650,000 (2004) 180,000 (10.9%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Anthony Banzi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanga (Latin: Tangaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Tanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- April 18, 1950: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Tanga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Kilima-Njaro
- February 24, 1958: Promoted as Diocese of Tanga
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Tanga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Anthony Banzi (since 1994.06.10)
- Bishop Telesphore Mkude (1988.01.18 – 1993.04.05)
- Bishop Maurus Gervase Komba (1969.12.15 – 1988.01.18)
- Bishop Eugène Cornelius Arthurs, I.C. (1958.02.24 – 1969.12.15)
- Prefects Apostolic of Tanga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Eugène Cornelius Arthurs, I.C. (1950.06.09 – 1958.02.24)
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