Roman Catholic Diocese of Mpanda explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Mpanda
Latin:	Dioecesis Mpandensis
Country:	Tanzania
Metropolitan:	Tabora
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	46,346
Population:	423,869
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	266,016
Catholics Percent:	62.8
Bishop:	Eusebius Alfred Nzigilwa, elect

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mpanda (Latin: Dioecesis Mpandensis) is a diocese located in Mpanda in the ecclesiastical province of Tabora in Tanzania.

History

• October 23, 2000: Established as Diocese of Mpanda from the Diocese of Sumbawanga

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Mpanda.

Leadership

• Bishops of Mpanda (Roman rite)
  • Bishop William Pascal Kikoti (October 23, 2000 – August 28, 2012)
  • Bishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga (February 17, 2014 - December 21, 2018), appointed Archbishop of Mbeya
  • Bishop Eusebius Alfred Nzigilwa (May 13, 2020 -

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Tanzania

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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