Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena (Latin: Dioecesis Lvenana) is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Saurímo in Angola.

History

July 1, 1963: Established as Diocese of Luso from the Diocese of Silva Porto
May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Lwena

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady) in Lwena.

Leadership

Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jesús Tirso Blanco, S.D.B. (since 2007.11.26)
- Bishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (2000.06.07 – 2006.12.11), Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubango
- Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1979.05.16 – 2000.06.07)
Bishops of Luso (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
- Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)

Sources

GCatholic.org

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History

Special churches

Leadership

See also

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