Roman Catholic Diocese of Leribe
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Lesotho |
| Metropolitan: | Maseru |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 5,129 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
424,400 (2003) 230,639 (54.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Paul Khoarai |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Leribe {Latin: Leriben(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Leribe in the Ecclesiastical province of Maseru in Lesotho.
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[edit] History
- December 11, 1952: Established as Diocese of Leribe from the Diocese of Maseru
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Leribe (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paul Khoarai (since 1970.03.07)
- Bishop Ignatius Phakoe, O.M.I. (1961.01.03 – 1968.06.18)
- Archbishop Emanuel Mabathoama, O.M.I. (1952.12.11 – 1961.01.03)
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