Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma

The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate located in Ingwavuma (Umkhanyakude District Municipality) in South Africa.

Apostolic vicariate of Ingwavuma

Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis
Location
Country South Africa
MetropolitanImmediately subject to the Holy See
Statistics
Area12,369 km2 (4,776 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2014)
748,685
26,233 (3.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Good Shepherd and Our Lady of Sorrows, Hlabisa
Current leadership
BishopVusumuzi Francis Mazibuko

History

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  • 12 November 1962: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ingwavuma from the Diocese of Eshowe and Diocese of Manzini
  • 19 November 1990: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma

Leadership

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References

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  1. ^ "Other Pontifical Acts, 30.04.2016" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 09.06.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 20.03.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
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