Roman Catholic Diocese of Masvingo

Catholic diocese in Zimbabwe

There is also a Diocese of Masvingo (and a Bishop of Masvingo) in the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa.
Diocese of Masvingo

Dioecesis Masvingensis
Location
CountryZimbabwe
TerritoryCivil districts of Beitbridge, Chiredzi, Chivi, Gutu, Bikita, Masvingo, Mwenezi, Zaka
Ecclesiastical provinceBulawayo
MetropolitanBulawayo
Statistics
Area70,000 km2 (27,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2006)
1,312,484
181,234 (13.8%)
Parishes19
Schools23
Information
DenominationCatholic
RiteRoman
Established9 February 1999
CathedralCathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
Patron saintMary Queen of Peace
Secular priests28
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Bishopvacant
Metropolitan ArchbishopAlex Kaliyanil
Apostolic AdministratorRobert Christopher Ndlovu
Vicar GeneralWalter Nyatsanza
Bishops emeritusMichael Dixon Bhasera

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Masvingo (Latin: Masvingen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the city of Masvingo in the ecclesiastical province of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.

History

  • February 9, 1999: Established as Diocese of Masvingo from the Diocese of Gweru

Bishops

  • Michael Dixon Bhasera (9 February 1999 – 19 July 2022)[1]
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
  • Xavier Johnsai Munyongani, appointed Bishop of Gweru in 2013
  • Rudolf Nyandoro, appointed Bishop of Gokwe in 2017

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 19.07.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.

Sources

  • GCatholic.org
  • "Diocese of Masvingo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 16 May 2011.


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