Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lindi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lindi (Latin: 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
Sources
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