Roman Catholic Diocese of Chimoio
| Diocese of Chimoio Dioecesis Cimoianus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Metropolitan | Beira |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 61,661 km2 (23,807 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,006,000 74,829 (7.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Francisco João Silota, M. Afr. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chimoio (Latin: Cimoian(us) is a diocese located in the city of Chimoio in the Ecclesiastical province of Beira in Mozambique.
History
- November 19, 1990: Established as Diocese of Chimoio from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Beira
Leadership
- Bishops of Chimoio (Roman rite)
- Bishop Francisco João Silota, M. Afr. (since 19 November 1990)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 19°07′S 33°27′E / 19.117°S 33.450°E
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