Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba
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Diocese of Zomba
Dioecesis Zombaensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Malawi |
| Metropolitan |
Blantyre |
| Statistics |
| Area |
3,232 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
685,541
229,345 (33.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Thomas Luke Msusa, S.M.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba (Latin: Zombaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Zomba in the Ecclesiastical province of Blantyre in Malawi.
History
- May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Zomba from the Apostolic Vicariate of Shiré
- April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Zomba
Leadership
- Bishops of Zomba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas Luke Msusa, S.M.M. (since 2003.12.19)
- Bishop Allan Chamgwera (1981.02.12 – 2004.01.17)
- Bishop Matthias A. Chimole (1970.09.21 – 1979.12.20)
- Bishop Lawrence Pullen Hardman, S.M.M. (1959.04.25 – 1970.09.21)
- Vicars Apostolic of Zomba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lawrence Pullen Hardman, S.M.M. (1952.05.15 – 1959.04.25)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Malawi
- Religious organizations established in 1969
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Malawi stubs
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