Roman Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié (Latin: Dioecesis Kvitobiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Kwito-Bié in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.
History
- September 4, 1940: Established as Diocese of Silva Porto from the Diocese of São Paulo de Loanda
- May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Kwito-Bié
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de São Lourenço in Kwito-Bié.
Leadership
- Bishops of Kwito-Bié (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Nambi (since 1997.01.15)
- Bishop Pedro Luís António (1979.06.15 – 1997.01.15)
- Bishop Manuel António Pires (1979.05.16 – 1979.06.15)
- Bishops of Silva Porto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Manuel António Pires (1958.09.23 – 1979.05.16)
- Bishop Antonio Ildefonse dos Santos Silva, O.S.B. (1941.11.03 – 1958.08.17)
See also
Sources
| Province of Huambo | |
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| Province of Luanda | |
| Province of Lubango | |
| Province of Malanje | |
| Province of Saurimo | |
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