Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai
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Country: | Mozambique |
Metropolitan: | Maputo |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 75,709 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,289,000 (2004) 174,229 (13.5%) |
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Bishop: | Lucio Andrice Muandula |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai {Latin: Xai-Xaien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical province of Maputo in Mozambique.
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[edit] History
- June 19, 1970: Established as Diocese of João Belo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lourenço Marques
- October 1, 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Xai-Xai
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Catedral in Xai-Xai.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Xai-Xai (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (since 2004.06.24)
- Bishop Júlio Duarte Langa (1976.05.31 – 2004.06.24)
- Bishops of João Belo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Félix Niza Ribeiro (1972.02.19 – 1976.05.31)