Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo (Latin: Dioecesis Mbanzacongensis) is a diocese located in the city of M'Banza Congo in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.
History
- November 7, 1984: Established as Diocese of Mbanza Congo from the Diocese of Uíje
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral Church of the Conception of Our Lady) in M'Banza Congo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Mbanza Congo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku, O.F.M. Cap. (2009.01.05 - present)
- Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, O.F.M. Cap. (1992.05.29 - 2009.01.05)
- Bishop Afonso Nteka, O.F.M. Cap. (1984.11.08 – 1991.08.10)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Angola
Sources
| Province of Huambo | |
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| Province of Luanda | |
| Province of Lubango | |
| Province of Malanje | |
| Province of Saurimo | |
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