Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi
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Diocese of Moshi
Dioecesis Moshiensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Tanzania |
| Metropolitan |
Arusha |
| Statistics |
| Area |
5,029 km2 (1,942 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
881,376
575,249 (65.3%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Isaac Amani Massawe |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi (Latin: Dioecesis Moshiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Moshi in the Ecclesiastical province of Arusha in Tanzania.
History
- September 13, 1910: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kilima-Njaro from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bagamoyo
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Moshi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Moshi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Moshi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Isaac Amani Massawe (since 2007.11.21)
- Bishop Amedeus Msarikie (1986.03.21 – 2007.11.21)
- Bishop Joseph Sipendi (1968.01.11 – 1985.04.29)
- Bishop Joseph Kilasara, C.S.Sp. (1960.01.12 – 1966.11.03)
- Bishop Joseph James Byrne, C.S.Sp. (1953.03.25 – 1959.05.15)
- Vicars Apostolic of Kilima-Njaro (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph James Byrne, C.S.Sp. (1932.11.29 – 1953.03.25)
- Bishop Enrico Gogarty, C.S.Sp. (1923.11.28 – 1931.12.08)
- Bishop Marie-Joseph-Aloys Munsch, C.S.Sp. (1910.09.13 – 1922.01.16)
See also
Source
External links
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Tanzania
- Religious organizations established in 1910
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Arusha
- Tanzania stubs
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