Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo (Latin: Dioecesis Mbanzacongensis) is a diocese located in the city of M'Banza Congo in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.

History

November 7, 1984: Established as Diocese of Mbanza Congo from the Diocese of Uíje

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral Church of the Conception of Our Lady) in M'Banza Congo.

Leadership

Bishops of Mbanza Congo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku, O.F.M. Cap. (2009.01.05 - present)
- Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, O.F.M. Cap. (1992.05.29 - 2009.01.05)
- Bishop Afonso Nteka, O.F.M. Cap. (1984.11.08 – 1991.08.10)

Sources

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