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Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela (Latin: Dioecesis Benguelensis) is a diocese located in the city of Benguela in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.

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History

  • June 6, 1970: Established as Diocese of Benguela from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Benguela.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Benguela (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Oscar Lino Lopes Fernandes Braga (since 1974.11.20)
  • Bishop Armando Amaral dos Santos (1970.06.06 – 1973.10.14)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela Wikipedia
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