Roman Catholic Diocese of Mafinga explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Mafinga
Latin:Dioecesis Mafingensis
Metropolitan:Mbeya
Parishes:17
Rite:Roman Rite
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Founded:December 22, 2023
Area Km2:11,016
Catholics:236,299
Population As Of:2023
Population:617,770
Bishop:Vincent Cosmas Mwagala

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mafinga is a diocese located in Mafinga in the ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania.

History

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

  1. Vincent Cosmas Mwagala (2023 –)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resignations and Appointments . 2024-02-14 . press.vatican.va.