Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela (Latin: Dioecesis Benguelensis) is a diocese located in the city of Benguela in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.
History
- June 6, 1970: Established as Diocese of Benguela from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Benguela.
Leadership
- Bishops of Benguela (Roman rite)
- Bishop Oscar Lino Lopes Fernandes Braga (since 1974.11.20)
- Bishop Armando Amaral dos Santos (1970.06.06 – 1973.10.14)
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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