Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba
| Diocese of Zomba Dioecesis Zombaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Metropolitan | Blantyre |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,232 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 685,541 229,345 (33.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Thomas Luke Msusa, S.M.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba (Latin: Zombaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Zomba in the Ecclesiastical province of Blantyre in Malawi.
History
- May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Zomba from the Apostolic Vicariate of Shiré
- April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Zomba
Leadership
- Bishops of Zomba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas Luke Msusa, S.M.M. (since 2003.12.19)
- Bishop Allan Chamgwera (1981.02.12 – 2004.01.17)
- Bishop Matthias A. Chimole (1970.09.21 – 1979.12.20)
- Bishop Lawrence Pullen Hardman, S.M.M. (1959.04.25 – 1970.09.21)
- Vicars Apostolic of Zomba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lawrence Pullen Hardman, S.M.M. (1952.05.15 – 1959.04.25)