Roman Catholic Diocese Of Xai-Xai
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai (Latin: Xai-Xaien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo in Mozambique.
History
- 19 June 1970: Established as Diocese of João Belo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lourenço Marques
- 1 October 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Xai-Xai
Special churches
The cathedral is the Catedral São João Baptista (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist) in Xai-Xai.
Leadership
Bishops of João Belo
- Félix Niza Ribeiro (1972-1976)
Bishops of Xai-Xai
- Júlio Duarte Langa (1976 – 2004) (made a cardinal in 2015)
- Lucio Andrice Muandula (2004 – present)
Auxiliary Bishops
- Alberto Vera Aréjula, O. de M. (2015 – 2018), appointed Bishop of Nacala
See also
References
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 July 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 30.03.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
External links
25°03′S 33°39′E / 25.050°S 33.650°E
 | This Mozambique-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |