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Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai

Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai

Roman Catholic diocese in Mozambique


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai (Latin: Xai-Xaien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo in Mozambique.

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History

  • 19 June 1970: Established as Diocese of João Belo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lourenço Marques
  • 1 October 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Xai-Xai

Special churches

The cathedral is the Catedral São João Baptista (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist) in Xai-Xai.

Leadership

Bishops of João Belo

  • Félix Niza Ribeiro (1972-1976)

Bishops of Xai-Xai

Auxiliary Bishops

  • Alberto Vera Aréjula, O. de M. (2015[2] – 2018), appointed Bishop of Nacala

See also


References

  1. "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 July 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  2. "Rinunce e nomine, 30.03.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 20 March 2023.

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