Roman Catholic Diocese of Hwange

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Location
CountryFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
TerritoryCivil districts of Hwange, Binga, and the part of Lupane north of the Shabula river
Ecclesiastical province Bulawayo
Statistics
Area43,427 km2 (16,767 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2016)
406,500
38,234 (9.4%)
Parishes24
Schools7
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Roman rite
EstablishedMarch 1, 1963
Secular priests 21
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop elect Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube
Metropolitan Archbishop Alex Kaliyanil, SVD
Vicar General Marko Rumuma
Bishops emeritus José Alberto Serrano Antón, I.E.M.E.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hwange (Latin : Huangen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the city of Hwange in the ecclesiastical province of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.

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History

Leadership

Prefects Apostolic of Wankie
Bishops of Hwange

See also

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References

  1. "Rinunce e Nomine, 05.07.2021" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

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Coordinates: 18°22′00″S26°30′20″E / 18.3667°S 26.5056°E / -18.3667; 26.5056