Roman Catholicism in Angola

Roman Catholicism in Angola

The Roman Catholic Church in Angola is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and Curia in Rome. Approximately 38% [ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demography_of_Angola#Religions] ] of the population profess the Catholic faith - the large number due largely to Angola's status as a former Portuguese colony.

There are seventeen dioceses, including 3 archdioceses. All the bishops are members of the regional Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome.

*Archdiocese of Huambo
**Diocese of Benguela
**Diocese of Kwito-Bié
**Diocese of Lwena

*Archdiocese of Luanda
**Diocese of Cabinda
**Diocese of Caxito
**Diocese of Dundo
**Diocese of Malanje
**Diocese of Mbanza Congo
**Diocese of Ndalatando
**Diocese of Saurímo
**Diocese of Sumbe
**Diocese of Uíje

*Archdiocese of Lubango
**Diocese of Menongue
**Diocese of Ondjiva

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