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Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe (Latin: Dioecesis Sumbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Sumbe in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.

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History

  • August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Ngunza from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luanda
  • February 3, 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Novo Redondo
  • October 22, 2006: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbe

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral Church of the Conception of Our Lady) in Sumbe.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Novo Redondo (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Benedito Roberto, C.S.Sp. (1995.12.15 – 2012.05.19)
  • Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1977.02.03 – 1995.03.03)
  • Bishops of Ngunza (Roman rite)
  • Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1975.08.10 – 1977.02.03)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe Wikipedia
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