Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena {Latin: "Lvenan(us)"} is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.

History

* July 1, 1963: Established as Diocese of Luso from the Diocese of Silva Porto
* May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Lwena

pecial Churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral in Lwena.

Leadership

* Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite)
** Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (2000.06.07 – 2006.12.11)
** Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1979.05.16 – 2000.06.07)
* Bishops of Luso (Roman rite)
** Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
** Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)

ee also

*Roman Catholicism in Angola

ource

* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/lwen0.htm Giga-Catholic Information]


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