Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi

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Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi
Dioecesis Tunduruensis-Masasiensis

Statistics
Country:	Tanzania
Metropolitan:	Songea
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area:	22,730 km²
Population:   Total:   Catholics:	669,854 (2004) 90,740 (13.5%)
Ordinaries
Bishop:	Castor Paul Msemwa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Latin: Tunduruen(sis) – Masasien(sis)) is a diocese located in Tunduru–Masasi in the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.

Contents 1 History 2 Leadership 3 See also 4 Source

[edit] History

• October 17, 1986: Established as Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi from the Diocese of Nachingwea

[edit] Leadership

• Bishops of Tunduru–Masasi (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Castor Paul Msemwa (since August 25, 2005)
  • Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu (March 30, 1992 – August 25, 2005)
  • Cardinal Polycarp Pengo (October 17, 1986 – January 22, 1990)

[edit] See also

• Roman Catholicism in Tanzania

[edit] Source

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy