Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi
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Country: | Tanzania |
Metropolitan: | Songea |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 22,730 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
669,854 (2004) 90,740 (13.5%) |
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Bishop: | Castor Paul Msemwa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Latin: Tunduruen(sis) – Masasien(sis)) is a diocese located in Tunduru–Masasi in the Ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
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[edit] History
- October 17, 1986: Established as Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi from the Diocese of Nachingwea
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Tunduru–Masasi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Castor Paul Msemwa (since August 25, 2005)
- Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu (March 30, 1992 – August 25, 2005)
- Cardinal Polycarp Pengo (October 17, 1986 – January 22, 1990)