Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Benguela (Latin: Dioecesis Benguelensis) is a diocese located in the city of Benguela in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.

History

June 6, 1970: Established as Diocese of Benguela from the Diocese of Nova Lisboa

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Benguela.

Leadership

Bishops of Benguela (Roman rite)
- Bishop Oscar Lino Lopes Fernandes Braga (since 1974.11.20)
- Bishop Armando Amaral dos Santos (1970.06.06 – 1973.10.14)

Sources

GCatholic.org

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History

Special churches

Leadership

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