Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva (Latin : Dioecesis Ondiivanus) is a diocese located in the city of Ondjiva in the ecclesiastical province of Lubango in Angola.

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History

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias (Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Victories) in Ondjiva.

Bishops

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

See also

Sources

Coordinates: 17°03′59″S15°43′35″E / 17.0665°S 15.7264°E / -17.0665; 15.7264

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