Josaphat Lebulu | |
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Archbishop emeritus of Arusha | |
Archdiocese | Arusha |
Province | Arusha |
Metropolis | Arusha |
Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha |
Appointed | 28 November 1998 |
Installed | 28 November 1998 |
Term ended | 27 December 2017 |
Predecessor | Fortunatus M. Lukanima |
Successor | Isaac Amani Massawe |
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Orders | |
Ordination | 11 Dec 1968 by Bishop Joseph Kilasara |
Consecration | 24 May 1979 by Laurean Cardinal Rugambwa |
Personal details | |
Born | Josaphat Louis Lebulu 13 June 1942 Kisangara, Mwanga, Tanzania |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Styles of Josaphat Louis Lebulu | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | Your Grace |
Religious style | Archbishop |
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