Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi
| Diocese of Mangochi Dioecesis Mangociensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Metropolitan | Blantyre |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,385 km2 (4,396 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,210,000 217,715 (18.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Monfort Stima (since Friday, 2013.12.06)[1] |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi (Latin: Mangocien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Mangochi in the Ecclesiastical province of Blantyre in Malawi.
History
- May 29, 1969: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Fort Johnston from the Diocese of Zomba
- September 17, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Mangochi
Leadership
- Bishops of Mangochi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Monfort Stima (2013.12.06 - present); appointed by Pope Francis; formerly, Titular Bishop of Puppi and Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre
- Bishop Alessandro Pagani, S.M.M. (2007.04.03 - 2013.12.06); resigned (under Canon 401.1 of the Latin-Rite Code of Canon Law)
- Bishop Luciano Nervi, S.M.M. (2004.11.20 – 2005.03.08)
- Bishop Alessandro Assolari, S.M.M. (1973.09.17 – 2004.11.20)
- Prefects Apostolic of Fort Johnston (Roman rite)
- Bishop Alessandro Assolari, S.M.M. (1969.10.03 – 1973.09.17)
See also
Source
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