Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi
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| Country: | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan: | Arusha |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 5,029 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
881,376 (2004) 575,249 (65.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Isaac Amani Massawe |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moshi (Latin: Moshien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Moshi in the Ecclesiastical province of Arusha in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- September 13, 1910: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kilima-Njaro from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bagamoyo
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Moshi
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Moshi.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Moshi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Isaac Amani Massawe (since 2007.11.21)
- Bishop Amedeus Msarikie (1986.03.21 – 2007.11.21)
- Bishop Joseph Sipendi (1968.01.11 – 1985.04.29)
- Bishop Joseph Kilasara, C.S.Sp. (1960.01.12 – 1966.11.03)
- Bishop Joseph James Byrne, C.S.Sp. (1953.03.25 – 1959.05.15)
- Vicars Apostolic of Kilima-Njaro (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph James Byrne, C.S.Sp. (1932.11.29 – 1953.03.25)
- Bishop Enrico Gogarty, C.S.Sp. (1923.11.28 – 1931.12.08)
- Bishop Marie-Joseph-Aloys Munsch, C.S.Sp. (1910.09.13 – 1922.01.16)
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