Roman Catholicism in Angola

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The Roman Catholic Church in Angola is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and Curia in Rome. Approximately 38%^[1] of the population profess the Catholic faith - the large number due largely to Angola's status as a former Portuguese colony.

There are seventeen dioceses, including 3 archdioceses. All the bishops are members of the regional Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome.

• Archdiocese of Huambo
  • Diocese of Benguela
  • Diocese of Kwito-Bié
  • Diocese of Lwena

• Archdiocese of Luanda
  • Diocese of Cabinda
  • Diocese of Caxito
  • Diocese of Dundo
  • Diocese of Malanje
  • Diocese of Mbanza Congo
  • Diocese of Ndalatando
  • Diocese of Saurímo
  • Diocese of Sumbe
  • Diocese of Uíje

• Archdiocese of Lubango
  • Diocese of Menongue
  • Diocese of Ondjiva

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