Roman Catholic Diocese of Saurímo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saurímo {Latin: Saurimoën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Saurímo in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.

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[edit] History

  • August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Henrique de Carvalho
  • May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Saurímo

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção in Saurímo.

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Saurímo (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Eugenio Dal Corso, P.S.D.P. (since 1997.01.15)
    • Bishop Pedro Marcos Ribeiro da Costa (1979.05.16 – 1997.01.15)
  • Bishops of Henrique de Carvalho (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Pedro Marcos Ribeiro da Costa (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
    • Archbishop Manuel Franklin da Costa (1975.08.10 – 1977.02.03)

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