Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela (Latin: Dioecesis Benguelensis) is a diocese located in the city of Benguela in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.

History

• June 6, 1970: Established as Diocese of Benguela from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Benguela.

Leadership

• Bishops of Benguela (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Oscar Lino Lopes Fernandes Braga (since 1974.11.20)
  • Bishop Armando Amaral dos Santos (1970.06.06 – 1973.10.14)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Angola

Source

• Giga-Catholic Information