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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Hwange

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hwange (Latin: Huangen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the city of Hwange in the ecclesiastical province of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.

History

  • June 29, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Wankie from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bulawayo and Apostolic Vicariate of Salisbury
  • March 1, 1963: Promoted as Diocese of Wankie
  • April 8, 1988: Renamed as Diocese of Hwange

Leadership

Prefects Apostolic of Wankie
Bishops of Hwange
  • Ignacio Prieto Vega, I.E.M.E. (1 March 1963 – 9 February 1999)
  • Robert Christopher Ndlovu (9 February 1999 – 10 June 2004), appointed Archbishop of Harare
  • Alberto Serrano, I.E.M.E. (5 December 2006 – 5 July 2021)
  • Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube (5 July 2021 – present)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 05.07.2021" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

Sources


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