Roman Catholic Diocese of Mafinga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mafinga (Latin: Dioecesis Mafingensis) is a diocese located in Mafinga in the ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania.

Diocese of Mafinga

Dioecesis Mafingensis
Location
Country Tanzania
MetropolitanMbeya
Statistics
Area11,016 km2 (4,253 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2023)
617,770
236,299
Parishes17
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
EstablishedDecember 22, 2023
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVincent Cosmas Mwagala

History

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The Diocese of Mafinga was erected by Pope Francis from the Diocese of Iringa on December 22, 2023, and Vincent Cosmas Mwagala was named the first bishop.[1]

Bishops

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  1. Vincent Cosmas Mwagala (2023 – )

References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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