Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma
Apostolic vicariate of Ingwavuma
Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis |
| Location |
| Country |
South Africa |
| Metropolitan |
Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics |
| Area |
12,369 km2 (4,776 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
609,180
23,054 (3.8%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Our Lady of Sorrows, Hlabisa |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C. |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate located in the city of Ingwavuma in South Africa.
History
- November 12, 1962: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ingwavuma from the Diocese of Eshowe and Diocese of Manzini
- November 19, 1990: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolics of Ingwavuma (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C. (November 24, 2008 – present)
- Bishop Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (November 19, 1990 – May 30, 2006)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ingwavuma (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (later Bishop) (January 9, 1976 – November 19, 1990)
- Fr. Anselm Donald Mary Dennehy, O.S.M. (Apostolic Administrator May 8, 1970 – 1976)
- Fr. Edwin Roy Kinch, O.S.M. (November 13, 1962 – May 9, 1970)
References