Catholic Church In Tanzania

	Catholic Church In Tanzania The Catholic Church in Tanzania is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are more than 12 million Catholics in the country - about a quarter of the total population. There are 34 dioceses, including 7 archdioceses: The Ecclesiastical Province of Arusha: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha, Arusha * Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbulu, Mbulu Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi, Moshi Roman Catholic Diocese of Same, Same The Ecclesiastical Province of Dar-es-Salaam: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, Dar-es-Salaam * Roman Catholic Diocese of Ifakara, Ifakara Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge, Mahenge Roman Catholic Diocese of Morogoro, Morogoro Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanga, Tanga Roman Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar, Zanzibar The Ecclesiastical Province of Dodoma: * Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dodoma, Dodoma Roman Catholic Diocese of Kondoa, Kondoa Roman Catholic Diocese of Singida, Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mbulu Tanzania Kanisa 2012 Tamino Mbulu is a town in Tanzania and the capital of the Mbulu District. The town is inhabited by the Iraqw people. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbulu is also in Mbulu. Mbulu is located in the Mbulu Highlands. The town, also known as Imboru among the Iraqw speakers, is the core of the Iraqw people, who speak a Cushitic language. Mbulu was founded by Germans in 1907 when they colonized former German East Africa (Tanganyika, Burundi and Rwanda). Mbulu's climate favoured Germans, and the hospitality of the indigenous people favoured them. Germans were less harsh to the Iraqw people than to the rest of the Tanganyikans. Thus Iraqw were used by Germans on white-collar jobs. Today most Afro-German with Tanzanian ancestry are Iraqw from Mbulu. During the British regime, Mbulu peasants were able to form trade unions, particularly the Mbulu Wheat Growers association (1923). The main economic activities in Mbulu are agriculture and trade. Mbulu area is one of the earliest wheat-growing plantati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Dodoma The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dodoma ( la, Archidioecesis Dodomaënsis) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Tanzania located in the city of Dodoma. History * January 28, 1935: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Dodoma from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bagamoyo, Apostolic Prefecture of Iringa and Apostolic Vicariate of Kilima-Njaro * May 10, 1951: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Dodoma * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Dodoma * November 6, 2014: Promoted as Archdiocese of Dodoma Special churches The cathedral church is St. Paul of the Cross in Dodoma. Bishops * Prefect Apostolic of Dodoma (Roman rite) ** Fr. Stanislao dell’Addolorata, CP (1937.06.16 – 1941) * Vicar Apostolic of Dodoma (Roman rite) ** Bishop Anthony Jeremiah Pesce, CP (1951.05.10 – 1953.03.25 ''see below'') * Bishops of Dodoma (Roman rite) Bishop Anthony Jeremiah Pesce, CP (''see above'' 1953.03.25 – 1971.12.20) Bishop Matthias Joseph Isu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Shinyanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga ( la, Dioecesis Shinyangaënsis) is a diocese located in Shinyanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * June 24, 1950: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Maswa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Musoma-Maswa * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Maswa * August 9, 1956: Renamed as Diocese of Shinyanga Leadership * Bishops of Shinyanga (Roman rite) Bishop Edward Aloysius McGurkin, M.M. (1956.07.04 – 1975.01.30) Bishop Castor Sekwa (1975.01.30 – 1996.06.04) Bishop Aloysius Balina (1997.08.08 - 2012.11.06); died in office Bishop Liberatus Sangu (2015.02.02 - present) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania References Sources GCatholic.org Shinyanga Shinyanga Shinyanga Shinyanga, also known as Shinyanga Mji in the local Swahili language, is a city in northern Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Shinyanga Region as well as the district headquarters of Shinya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Rulenge Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome ''Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Romans (band), a Japanese pop group ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμα� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Musoma The Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma ( la, Dioecesis Musomensis) is a diocese located in Musoma in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 4, 1946: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Musoma-Maswa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Mwanza * June 24, 1950: Demoted as Apostolic Prefecture of Musoma * July 5, 1957: Promoted as Diocese of Musoma * November 27, 2010: Territory lost to Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda Leadership * Vicar Apostolic of Musoma-Maswa (Roman rite) ** Bishop Joseph Blomjous, M. Afr. (1946.04.11 – 1950.06.25), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Mwanza * Prefect Apostolic of Musoma (Roman rite) ** Fr. Giuseppe Gerardo Grondin, M.M. (1950 – 1957) * Bishops of Musoma (Roman rite) Bishop John James Rudin, M.M. (1957.07.05 – 1979.01.12) Bishop Anthony Petro Mayalla (1979.01.12 – 1987.11.18), appointed Archbishop of Mwanza Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba (1988.10.25 – 2006.08.23) Bishop Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila (s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kayanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga ( la, Kayangana) is a diocese located in the city of Kayanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. It was established August 14, 2008 from territory previously in the Diocese of Rulenge. The diocese maintains 11 parishes, two schools, two hospitals and a health clinic. In addition to parish and administrative priests, three different communities of women religious minister in the diocese: the Religious Congregation of the Apostles of Unlimited Love Sisters (Masista Mitume wa Upendo Upeo), the Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette, and the Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Leadership * Bishop A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...s of Kayanga (Roman rite) Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (August 14, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Geita The Roman Catholic Diocese of Geita ( la, Dioecesis Geitaënsis) is a diocese located in Geita in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 8, 1984: Established as Diocese of Geita from the Diocese of Mwanza Leadership * Bishops of Geita (Roman rite) Bishop Aloysius Balina (November 8, 1984 – August 8, 1997), appointed Bishop of Shinyanga Bishop Damian Dalu (April 14, 2000 - March 14, 2014), appointed Archbishop of Songea ** Bishop Flavian Kassala (April 28, 2016 – Present) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania Sources GCatholic.org Geita Geita is a town and regional capital of Geita Region in northwestern Tanzania. The town is known for its gold trade. Geita, with a population of 99,795 (2012 census). It is located in the centre of a gold mining area. In March 2012 it became th ... Christian organizations established in 1984 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Geita, Roman Catholic Dioces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bunda The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda ( la, Dioecesis Bundana) is a diocese located in Bunda Town in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 27, 2010: Established as Diocese of Bunda from the Archdiocese of Mwanza and the Diocese of Musoma. Territory The diocese comprises the districts of Bunda and Ukerewe and two parishes from the district of Musoma. Cathedral The Parish church of ''St. Paul's'' in Bunda is the cathedral church of the diocese. Leadership * Bishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande (2010.11.27 – 2019.02.11), appointed Archbishop of Mwanza * Bishop Simon Chibuga Masondole (2021.04.06 – ...) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania The Catholic Church in Tanzania is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are more than 12 million Catholics in the country - about a quarter of the total population. There are 34 diocese ... Sources GCatholic.org Mara Region Roman Catholic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bukoba The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bukoba ( la, Dioecesis Bukobaënsis) is a diocese located in Bukoba in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania.http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/30302.php?index=30302&lang=en History * 13 December 1951: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Lower Kagera from the Diocese of Bukoba * 25 March 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Rutabo * 21 June 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Bukoba Bishops * Vicar Apostolic of Lower Kagera (Roman rite) ** Bishop Laurean Rugambwa (1951.12.13 – 1953.03.25); ''see below''; future Cardinal * Bishops of Rutabo (Roman rite) ** Bishop Laurean Rugambwa (1953.03.25 – 1960.06.21); ''see above & below'' (Cardinal in 1960) * Bishops of Bukoba (Roman rite) Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa (1960.06.21 – 1968.12.19), appointed Archbishop of Dar-es-salaam; ''see above'' Bishop Placidus Gervasius Nkalanga, O.S.B. (1969.03.06 – 1973.11.26) Bishop Nestorius Timanywa (1973.11.26 - 2013.01.15) Bishop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Mwanza The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza ( la, Archidioecesis Mvanzaënsis) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * 1880: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Nyanza from the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa in Sudan * 1883: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Victoria–Nyanza * April 10, 1929: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Mwanza * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Mwanza * November 18, 1987: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mwanza * November 27, 2010: Territory lost to Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda Special churches The seat of the archbishop is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Epiphany in Mwanza. Bishops * Vicars Apostolic of Mwanza (Roman rite) Bishop Jean-Joseph Hirth, M. Afr. (1894.07.13 - 1912.12.12), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Kivu Bishop Joseph Franciskus Marie Sweens, M. Afr. (1912.12.12 - 1928.11.12) Bishop Antoon Oomen, M. Afr. (1929.03.18 – 1950) Bishop Joseph Blomjous, M. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Sumbawanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga ( la, Dioecesis Sumbavangensis) is a diocese located in Sumbawanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania. History * 1880: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika from the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa in Sudan * May 10, 1946: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Karema * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Karema * October 24, 1969: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbawanga * December 21, 2018: Changed metropolia from Tabora to Mbeya Leadership * Vicars Apostolic of Tanganyika (Roman rite) -- see also separate article Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika Bishop Jean-Baptiste-Frézal Charbonnier, M. Afr. (1887.01.14 - 1888.03.1616) Bishop Léonce Bridoux, M. Afr. (1888.06.15 Jun 1888 - 1890.10.20) Bishop Adolphe Le Chaptois, M. Afr. (1891.06.19 - 1917.11.30) Bishop Joseph-Marie Birraux, M. Afr. (1920.04.22 - 1936.04.22), appointed Superior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Bishop Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Iringa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iringa ( la, Dioecesis Iringaënsis) is a diocese located in Iringa in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania. History * March 3, 1922: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Iringa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Dar-es-Salaam * January 8, 1948: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Iringa * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Iringa * December 21, 2018: Changed metropolia from Songea to Mbeya Leadership * Prefects Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite) Fr. Francesco Cagliero, I.C.M. (1922.05.10 – 1935) Fr. Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (1936.02.18 – 1948.01.08 ''see below'') * Vicar Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite) ** Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (''see above'' 1948.01.08 – 1953.03.25 ''see below'') * Bishops of Iringa (Roman rite) Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (''see above'' 1953.03.25 – 1965.10.03) Bishop Mario Epifanio Abdallah Mgulunde (1969.10.23 – 1985.03.09), appointed Archbishop of Tabora Bishop N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Catholic Church In Tanzania The Catholic Church in Tanzania is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are more than 12 million Catholics in the country - about a quarter of the total population. There are 34 dioceses, including 7 archdioceses: The Ecclesiastical Province of Arusha: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha, Arusha * Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbulu, Mbulu Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi, Moshi Roman Catholic Diocese of Same, Same The Ecclesiastical Province of Dar-es-Salaam: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, Dar-es-Salaam * Roman Catholic Diocese of Ifakara, Ifakara Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge, Mahenge Roman Catholic Diocese of Morogoro, Morogoro Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanga, Tanga Roman Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar, Zanzibar The Ecclesiastical Province of Dodoma: * Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dodoma, Dodoma Roman Catholic Diocese of Kondoa, Kondoa Roman Catholic Diocese of Singida, Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mbulu Tanzania Kanisa 2012 Tamino Mbulu is a town in Tanzania and the capital of the Mbulu District. The town is inhabited by the Iraqw people. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbulu is also in Mbulu. Mbulu is located in the Mbulu Highlands. The town, also known as Imboru among the Iraqw speakers, is the core of the Iraqw people, who speak a Cushitic language. Mbulu was founded by Germans in 1907 when they colonized former German East Africa (Tanganyika, Burundi and Rwanda). Mbulu's climate favoured Germans, and the hospitality of the indigenous people favoured them. Germans were less harsh to the Iraqw people than to the rest of the Tanganyikans. Thus Iraqw were used by Germans on white-collar jobs. Today most Afro-German with Tanzanian ancestry are Iraqw from Mbulu. During the British regime, Mbulu peasants were able to form trade unions, particularly the Mbulu Wheat Growers association (1923). The main economic activities in Mbulu are agriculture and trade. Mbulu area is one of the earliest wheat-growing plantati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Dodoma The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dodoma ( la, Archidioecesis Dodomaënsis) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Tanzania located in the city of Dodoma. History * January 28, 1935: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Dodoma from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bagamoyo, Apostolic Prefecture of Iringa and Apostolic Vicariate of Kilima-Njaro * May 10, 1951: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Dodoma * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Dodoma * November 6, 2014: Promoted as Archdiocese of Dodoma Special churches The cathedral church is St. Paul of the Cross in Dodoma. Bishops * Prefect Apostolic of Dodoma (Roman rite) ** Fr. Stanislao dell’Addolorata, CP (1937.06.16 – 1941) * Vicar Apostolic of Dodoma (Roman rite) ** Bishop Anthony Jeremiah Pesce, CP (1951.05.10 – 1953.03.25 ''see below'') * Bishops of Dodoma (Roman rite) Bishop Anthony Jeremiah Pesce, CP (''see above'' 1953.03.25 – 1971.12.20) Bishop Matthias Joseph Isu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Shinyanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga ( la, Dioecesis Shinyangaënsis) is a diocese located in Shinyanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * June 24, 1950: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Maswa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Musoma-Maswa * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Maswa * August 9, 1956: Renamed as Diocese of Shinyanga Leadership * Bishops of Shinyanga (Roman rite) Bishop Edward Aloysius McGurkin, M.M. (1956.07.04 – 1975.01.30) Bishop Castor Sekwa (1975.01.30 – 1996.06.04) Bishop Aloysius Balina (1997.08.08 - 2012.11.06); died in office Bishop Liberatus Sangu (2015.02.02 - present) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania References Sources GCatholic.org Shinyanga Shinyanga Shinyanga Shinyanga, also known as Shinyanga Mji in the local Swahili language, is a city in northern Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Shinyanga Region as well as the district headquarters of Shinya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Rulenge Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome ''Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Romans (band), a Japanese pop group ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμα� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Musoma The Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma ( la, Dioecesis Musomensis) is a diocese located in Musoma in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 4, 1946: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Musoma-Maswa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Mwanza * June 24, 1950: Demoted as Apostolic Prefecture of Musoma * July 5, 1957: Promoted as Diocese of Musoma * November 27, 2010: Territory lost to Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda Leadership * Vicar Apostolic of Musoma-Maswa (Roman rite) ** Bishop Joseph Blomjous, M. Afr. (1946.04.11 – 1950.06.25), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Mwanza * Prefect Apostolic of Musoma (Roman rite) ** Fr. Giuseppe Gerardo Grondin, M.M. (1950 – 1957) * Bishops of Musoma (Roman rite) Bishop John James Rudin, M.M. (1957.07.05 – 1979.01.12) Bishop Anthony Petro Mayalla (1979.01.12 – 1987.11.18), appointed Archbishop of Mwanza Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba (1988.10.25 – 2006.08.23) Bishop Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila (s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kayanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga ( la, Kayangana) is a diocese located in the city of Kayanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. It was established August 14, 2008 from territory previously in the Diocese of Rulenge. The diocese maintains 11 parishes, two schools, two hospitals and a health clinic. In addition to parish and administrative priests, three different communities of women religious minister in the diocese: the Religious Congregation of the Apostles of Unlimited Love Sisters (Masista Mitume wa Upendo Upeo), the Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette, and the Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Leadership * Bishop A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...s of Kayanga (Roman rite) Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (August 14, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Geita The Roman Catholic Diocese of Geita ( la, Dioecesis Geitaënsis) is a diocese located in Geita in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 8, 1984: Established as Diocese of Geita from the Diocese of Mwanza Leadership * Bishops of Geita (Roman rite) Bishop Aloysius Balina (November 8, 1984 – August 8, 1997), appointed Bishop of Shinyanga Bishop Damian Dalu (April 14, 2000 - March 14, 2014), appointed Archbishop of Songea ** Bishop Flavian Kassala (April 28, 2016 – Present) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania Sources GCatholic.org Geita Geita is a town and regional capital of Geita Region in northwestern Tanzania. The town is known for its gold trade. Geita, with a population of 99,795 (2012 census). It is located in the centre of a gold mining area. In March 2012 it became th ... Christian organizations established in 1984 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Geita, Roman Catholic Dioces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bunda The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda ( la, Dioecesis Bundana) is a diocese located in Bunda Town in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * November 27, 2010: Established as Diocese of Bunda from the Archdiocese of Mwanza and the Diocese of Musoma. Territory The diocese comprises the districts of Bunda and Ukerewe and two parishes from the district of Musoma. Cathedral The Parish church of ''St. Paul's'' in Bunda is the cathedral church of the diocese. Leadership * Bishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande (2010.11.27 – 2019.02.11), appointed Archbishop of Mwanza * Bishop Simon Chibuga Masondole (2021.04.06 – ...) See also Roman Catholicism in Tanzania The Catholic Church in Tanzania is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are more than 12 million Catholics in the country - about a quarter of the total population. There are 34 diocese ... Sources GCatholic.org Mara Region Roman Catholic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bukoba The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bukoba ( la, Dioecesis Bukobaënsis) is a diocese located in Bukoba in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania.http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/30302.php?index=30302&lang=en History * 13 December 1951: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Lower Kagera from the Diocese of Bukoba * 25 March 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Rutabo * 21 June 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Bukoba Bishops * Vicar Apostolic of Lower Kagera (Roman rite) ** Bishop Laurean Rugambwa (1951.12.13 – 1953.03.25); ''see below''; future Cardinal * Bishops of Rutabo (Roman rite) ** Bishop Laurean Rugambwa (1953.03.25 – 1960.06.21); ''see above & below'' (Cardinal in 1960) * Bishops of Bukoba (Roman rite) Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa (1960.06.21 – 1968.12.19), appointed Archbishop of Dar-es-salaam; ''see above'' Bishop Placidus Gervasius Nkalanga, O.S.B. (1969.03.06 – 1973.11.26) Bishop Nestorius Timanywa (1973.11.26 - 2013.01.15) Bishop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Mwanza The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza ( la, Archidioecesis Mvanzaënsis) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania. History * 1880: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Nyanza from the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa in Sudan * 1883: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Victoria–Nyanza * April 10, 1929: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Mwanza * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Mwanza * November 18, 1987: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mwanza * November 27, 2010: Territory lost to Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunda Special churches The seat of the archbishop is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Epiphany in Mwanza. Bishops * Vicars Apostolic of Mwanza (Roman rite) Bishop Jean-Joseph Hirth, M. Afr. (1894.07.13 - 1912.12.12), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Kivu Bishop Joseph Franciskus Marie Sweens, M. Afr. (1912.12.12 - 1928.11.12) Bishop Antoon Oomen, M. Afr. (1929.03.18 – 1950) Bishop Joseph Blomjous, M. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Sumbawanga The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga ( la, Dioecesis Sumbavangensis) is a diocese located in Sumbawanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania. History * 1880: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika from the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa in Sudan * May 10, 1946: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Karema * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Karema * October 24, 1969: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbawanga * December 21, 2018: Changed metropolia from Tabora to Mbeya Leadership * Vicars Apostolic of Tanganyika (Roman rite) -- see also separate article Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika Bishop Jean-Baptiste-Frézal Charbonnier, M. Afr. (1887.01.14 - 1888.03.1616) Bishop Léonce Bridoux, M. Afr. (1888.06.15 Jun 1888 - 1890.10.20) Bishop Adolphe Le Chaptois, M. Afr. (1891.06.19 - 1917.11.30) Bishop Joseph-Marie Birraux, M. Afr. (1920.04.22 - 1936.04.22), appointed Superior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Bishop Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Iringa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iringa ( la, Dioecesis Iringaënsis) is a diocese located in Iringa in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania. History * March 3, 1922: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Iringa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Dar-es-Salaam * January 8, 1948: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Iringa * March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Iringa * December 21, 2018: Changed metropolia from Songea to Mbeya Leadership * Prefects Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite) Fr. Francesco Cagliero, I.C.M. (1922.05.10 – 1935) Fr. Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (1936.02.18 – 1948.01.08 ''see below'') * Vicar Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite) ** Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (''see above'' 1948.01.08 – 1953.03.25 ''see below'') * Bishops of Iringa (Roman rite) Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (''see above'' 1953.03.25 – 1965.10.03) Bishop Mario Epifanio Abdallah Mgulunde (1969.10.23 – 1985.03.09), appointed Archbishop of Tabora Bishop N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]