Roman Catholic Diocese of Geita
| Diocese of Geita Dioecesis Geitaënsis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
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| Metropolitan | Mwanza |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,697 km2 (4,130 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,226,499 232,458 (19.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Flavian Matindi Kassala |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Geita (Latin: Dioecesis Geitaënsis) is a diocese located in Geita in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania.
History
- November 8, 1984: Established as Diocese of Geita from the Diocese of Mwanza
Leadership
- Bishops of Geita (Roman rite)
- Bishop Flavian Kassala (April 28th, 2016 - Present)
- Bishop Damian Dalu (April 14, 2000 - March 14, 2014)
- Bishop Aloysius Balina (November 8, 1984 – August 8, 1997)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 2°52′44″S 32°14′27″E / 2.8789°S 32.2409°E
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