Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga

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

Diocese of Sumbawanga

Dioecesis Sumbavangensis
Location
CountryTanzania
MetropolitanMbeya
Statistics
Area28,654 km2 (11,063 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
928,941
607,143 (65.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBeatus Christian Urassa, ALCP/OSS
Bishops emeritusDamian Kyaruzi

History

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Leadership

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