List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In Tanzania
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in Tanzania is composed of 7 ecclesiastical provinces and 27 suffragan dioceses. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Tanzania Ecclesiastical Province of Arusha *Archdiocese of Arusha ** Diocese of Mbulu ** Diocese of Moshi ** Diocese of Same Ecclesiastical Province of Dar-es-Salaam *Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam ** Diocese of Morogoro ** Diocese of Tanga ** Diocese of Zanzibar ** Diocese of Ifakara ** Diocese of Mahenge Ecclesiastical Province of Dodoma * Archdiocese of Dodoma ** Diocese of Kondoa ** Diocese of Singida Ecclesiastical Province of Mbeya ** Archdiocese of Mbeya ** Diocese of Iringa ** Diocese of Sumbawanga Ecclesiastical Province of Mwanza * Archdiocese of Mwanza ** Diocese of Bukoba ** Diocese of Bunda ** Diocese of Geita ** Diocese of Kayanga ** Diocese of Musoma ** Diocese of Rulenge-Ngara ** Diocese of Shinyanga Ecclesiastical Province of Songea * Archdiocese of Songea ** Diocese of Lindi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it is th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Njombe
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe ( la, Dioecesis Niombenus) is a diocese located in Njombe in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania. History * February 16, 1968: Established as Diocese of Njombe from the Diocese of Iringa and Territorial Abbacy of Peramiho Leadership ;Ordinaries * Raymond Mwanyika (16 January 1971 – 8 June 2002) * Alfred Leonhard Maluma (8 June 2002 – 6 April 2021) * Eusebio Samwel Kyando (19 October 2023 – present) ;Other priests of this diocese who became bishops * Castor Paul Msemwa, appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi in 2004 * Norbert Wendelin Mtega, appointed Bishop of Iringa in 1985 See also *Roman Catholicism in Tanzania Sources GCatholic.org Njombe Njombe is a town in southern Tanzania. It is the regional capital of Njombe Region as well as the district headquarter of Njombe Rural District and Njombe Urban District. It is located at nearly 2000 meters of altitude on the eastern edge of the ... Christian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Mtwara
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara ( la, Dioecesis Mtuaranus) is a diocese located in Mtwara in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania. History * December 22, 1931: Established as Territorial Abbacy of Mtwara from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lindi * December 18, 1972: Promoted as Diocese of Mtwara Bishops Ordinaries * Territorial Abbots of Mtwara (Roman rite) ** Bishop Joachim Ammann, O.S.B. (1932.05.29 – 1948.12.15) ** Bishop Anthony Victor Hälg, O.S.B. (1949.12.15 – 1972) * Bishops of Mtwara (Roman rite) ** Bishop Maurus Libaba (1972.12.18 – 1986.10.17), appointed Bishop of Lindi ** Bishop Gabriel Mmole (1988.03.12 - 2015.10.15) ** Bishop Titus Joseph Mdoe (since 2015.10.15) Coadjutor Bishop * Anthony Victor Haelg (Hälg), O.S.B. (1949) 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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Mbinga
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbinga ( la, Dioecesis Mbingaënsis) is a diocese located in Mbinga in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania. History * December 22, 1986: Established as Diocese of Mbinga from the Diocese of Songea Leadership * Bishops of Mbinga (Roman rite) ** Bishop Emmanuel Mapunda (December 22, 1986 — March 12, 2011) ** Bishop John Chrisostom Ndimbo (since March 12, 2011) See also *Roman Catholicism in Tanzania Sources GCatholic.org Mbinga Mbinga is a town and ward in the Ruvuma Region of southwestern Tanzania. It is located along the A19 road (Tanzania), A19 road, to the northeast of Ndengo and southwest of Kigonsera. References Wards of Ruvuma Region {{Ruvuma-geo-stub de ... Christian organizations established in 1986 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Mbinga, Roman Catholic Diocese of 1986 establishments in Tanzania {{Tanzania-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lindi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lindi ( la, Dioecesis Lindiensis) is a diocese located in Lindi in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania. History * August 5, 1963: Established as Diocese of Nachingwea from the Territorial Abbacy of Mtwara * October 17, 1986: Renamed as Diocese of Lindi Leadership ; Bishops of Nachingwea * Arnold Ralph Cotey, S.D.S. (1963.08.05 – 1983.11.11) * Polycarp Pengo (1983.11.11 – 1986.10.17), appointed bishop of Tunduru-Masasi, later cardinal ; Bishops of Lindi * Maurus Libaba (1986.10.17 – 1988.03.03) * Bruno Pius Ngonyani (1990.10.06 – 2022.04.09) * Wolfgang Pisa, O.F.M.Cap. (since 2022.04.09) See also *Roman Catholicism in Tanzania Sources GCatholic.org Lindi Lindi Lindi is a historic southern Tanzanian coastal small city and regional capital of the Lindi Region located at the far end of Lindi Bay, on the Indian Ocean in southeastern Tanzania. The town is south of Dar es Salaam and north of Mtwara, ... Christ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Songea
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Songea ( la, Archidioecesis Songeanus) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania. History * 12 November 1913: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Lindi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Dar-es-Salaam * 15 December 1927: Promoted as Diocese of Lindi * 23 December 1931: Demoted as Territorial Abbacy of Peramiho * 6 February 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Songea Special churches The seat of the archbishop is at the St. Mathias Mulumba Kalemba Metropolitan Cathedral in Songea. Bishops Ordinaries * Prefects Apostolic of Lindi (Latin Church) ** Willibrord Lay (1913–1922) * Territorial Abbots of Peramiho (Roman rite) ** Gallus Steiger (22 February 1922 – 6 December 1952) ** Eberhard Spiess (9 September 1953 – 6 February 1969) ** Emmanuel Mapunda (8 August 1965 – 6 February 1986) * Bishop of Songea (Latin Church) ** James Joseph Komba (6 February 1969 – 18 November 1987) * Metropolitan Archbishops of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Rulenge-Ngara
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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]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |