Roman Catholic Diocese of Eshowe
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | South Africa |
| Metropolitan: | Durban |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 26,364 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
2,200,600 (2004) 81,000 (3.7%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Eshowe {Latin: Eshoven(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Eshowe in the Ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa.
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[edit] History
- August 27, 1921: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Zululand from the Apostolic Vicariate of Natal
- December 11, 1923: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Eshowe
- January 11, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Eshowe
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Therese of the Little Flower in Eshowe.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Eshowe (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Eshowe (Roman rite)
- Prefects Apostolic of Zululand (Roman rite)
[edit] See also
[edit] Source
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