Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan: | Tabora |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 28,654 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
928,941 (2004) 607,143 (65.4%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Damian Kyaruzi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga (Latin: Sumbavangen(sis)) is a diocese located in Singida in the Ecclesiastical province of Tabora in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- 1880: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika from the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Africa in Sudan
- May 10, 1946: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Karema
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Karema
- October 24, 1969: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbawanga
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Sumbawanga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Damian Kyaruzi (since 1997.04.21)
- Bishop Charles Msakila (1969.10.24 – 1994.02.23)
- Bishops of Karema (Roman rite)
- Bishop Charles Msakila (1958.11.13 – 1969.10.24)
- Bishop James Holmes-Siedle, M. Afr. (1953.03.25 – 1958.08.05)
- Vicars Apostolic of Karema (Roman rite)
- Bishop James Holmes-Siedle, M. Afr. (1946.07.29 – 1953.03.25)
