The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma ( la, Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis) is a
Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate located in
Ingwavuma (
Umkhanyakude District Municipality) in South Africa.
History
* November 12, 1962: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ingwavuma from the
Diocese of Eshowe and
Diocese of Manzini
* November 19, 1990: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma
Leadership
* Prefects Apostolic of Ingwavuma (Roman Rite)
** Fr.
Edwin Roy Kinch
The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.
People
* Edwin of Northumbria (died ...
, O.S.M. (November 13, 1962 – May 9, 1970)
** Fr.
Anselm Donald Mary Dennehy Anselm may refer to:
People Saints
* Anselm, Duke of Friuli (s), Benedictine monk and abbot Nonantula
* Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033–1109), philosopher, Abbot of Bec, and Archbishop of Canterbury
* Anselm of Lucca (1036–1086), better known as ...
, O.S.M. (Apostolic Administrator May 8, 1970 – 1976)
** Fr. Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (January 9, 1976 – November 19, 1990 ''see below'')
* Vicars Apostolic of Ingwavuma (Roman rite)
** Bishop
Michael Mary O'Shea
Michael may refer to:
People
* Michael (given name), a given name
* Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael
Given name "Michael"
* Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and ...
,
O.S.M. (''see above'' November 19, 1990 – May 30, 2006)
** Bishop
José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced differently in each language: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ).
In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , is an old vernacul ...
, I.M.C. (November 24, 2008 – November 29, 2013), appointed Bishop of Manzini
** Bishop
Mandla Siegfried Jwara
Siegfried Mandla Jwara, CMM (born 1 February 1957) is a South African prelate of the Catholic Church who has been appointed archbishop of Durban. He has been a bishop since 2016, serving as the Apostolic Vicar of Ingwavuma.
Biography
Siegfried Jw ...
, C.M.M. (April 20, 2016 -9 June 2021)
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in South Africa
Christian organizations established in 1962
Apostolic vicariates
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
Umkhanyakude District Municipality
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