Roman Catholic Diocese of Mpanda
| Diocese of Mpanda Dioecesis Mpandensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan | Tabora |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 46,346 km2 (17,894 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 423,869 266,016 (62.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mpanda (Latin: Dioecesis Mpandensis) is a diocese located in Mpanda in the Ecclesiastical province of Tabora in Tanzania.
History
- October 23, 2000: Established as Diocese of Mpanda from the Diocese of Sumbawanga
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Mpanda.
Leadership
- Bishops of Mpanda (Roman rite)
- Bishop William Pascal Kikoti (October 23, 2000 – August 28, 2012)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 6°20′24″S 31°04′29″E / 6.3399°S 31.0747°E
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