Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena (Latin: Dioecesis Lvenana) is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Saurímo in Angola.

History

  • July 1, 1963: Established as Diocese of Luso from the Diocese of Silva Porto
  • May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Lwena

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady) in Lwena.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jesús Tirso Blanco, S.D.B. (since 2007.11.26)
    • Bishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (2000.06.07 – 2006.12.11), Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubango
    • Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1979.05.16 – 2000.06.07)
  • Bishops of Luso (Roman rite)
    • Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
    • Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)

See also

Sources

Coordinates: 11°47′16″S 19°54′49″E / 11.7879°S 19.9137°E / -11.7879; 19.9137

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