Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Tunduru–Masasi
Latin:Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis
Country:Tanzania
Metropolitan:Songea
Rite:Latin Rite
Area Km2:22,730
Population:669,854
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:90,740
Catholics Percent:13.5
Bishop:Filbert Felician Mhasi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Latin: Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis) is a diocese located in TunduruMasasi in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.

The diocese has an area covering 22,730 square kilometers. In the East region borders with the diocese of Mtwara, the Northeast diocese of Lindi, Mozambique to the South, to the West the Archdiocese of Songea. There are now 24 local priests and 19 parishes. The diocese is in the extreme Southern part of Tanzania close to the border with Mozambique. It is surrounded by the Selous Game Reserve.

History

Bishops

Ordinaries

Coadjutor Bishop

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