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Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (Latin: Tomburaën(sis)–Yambioën(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Tombura and Yambio in the Ecclesiastical province of Juba in South Sudan.

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History

  • March 3, 1949: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Mupoi from Apostolic Prefecture of Bahr el-Gebel and Apostolic Vicariate of Bahr el-Ghazal
  • December 12, 1974: Promoted as Diocese of Tombura
  • February 21, 1986: Renamed as Diocese of Tombura–Yambio

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Tombura-Yambio (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala (since 19.04.2008)
  • Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi (1986.02.21 - 19.04.2008)
  • Bishops of Tombura (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi (1974.12.12 – 1986.02.21)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Mupoi (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Domenico Ferrara, M.C.C.I. (1949.03.11 – 1973.04.18)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Wikipedia
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