Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi
| Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan | Songea |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 22,730 km2 (8,780 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 669,854 90,740 (13.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Latin: Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis) is a diocese located in Tunduru–Masasi in the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
History
- October 17, 1986: Established by the Holy See as Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi after suppressing the Diocese of Nachingwea
The diocese has an area covering 22,730 square kilometers. GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES TUNDURU-MASASI; In the East region borders with the diocese of Mtwara, the Northeast diocese of Lindi, Mozambique to the South, to the West the Archdiocese of Songea. There are now 24 local priests, 19 parishes. The diocese is in the extreme Southern part of Tanzania marking the border between Tanzania and Mozambique. It is surrounded by is Selous game reserve.
Leadership
- Bishops of Tunduru–Masasi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Castor Paul Msemwa (August 25, 2005 – October 19, 2017)
- Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu (March 30, 1992 – August 25, 2005)
- Cardinal Polycarp Pengo (October 17, 1986 – January 22, 1990)
See also
Sources
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