Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara
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| Country: | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan: | Songea |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 7,780 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
689,164 (2004) 62,273 (9.0%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Gabriel Mmole |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara (Latin: Mtuaran(us)) is a diocese located in Mtwara in the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- December 22, 1931: Established as Territorial Abbacy of Mtwara from the Diocese of Lindi
- December 18, 1972: Promoted as Diocese of Mtwara
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Mtwara (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gabriel Mmole (since 1988.03.12)
- Bishop Maurus Libaba (1972.12.18 – 1986.10.17)
- Territorial Abbots of Mtwara (Roman rite)
- Bishop Anthony Victor Hälg, O.S.B. (1949.12.15 – 1972)
- Bishop Joachim Ammann, O.S.B. (1932.05.29 – 1948.12.15)
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