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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Apostolic Vicariate Of Eshowe

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Eshowe (Latin: Eshoven(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Eshowe in the ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa.

History

  • 27 August 1921: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Zululand from the Apostolic Vicariate of Natal
  • 11 December 1923: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Eshowe
  • 11 January 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Eshowe

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Benedict's Cathedral in Eshowe. The Diocese have 4 Deaneries, they are all made up to the total number of 34 parishes.

Leadership

  • Prefect Apostolic of Zululand (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Thomas Spreiter, O.S.B. (1921-08-27 – 1923-12-11 see below)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Eshowe (Roman rite)
  • Bishops of Eshowe (Roman rite)

See also

References

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