Roman Catholic Diocese of Iringa
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iringa (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in Iringa in the ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania.
History
- March 3, 1922: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Iringa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Dar-es-Salaam
- January 8, 1948: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Iringa
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Iringa
- December 21, 2018: Changed metropolia from Songea to Mbeya
Leadership
- Prefects Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite)
- Fr. Francesco Cagliero, I.C.M. (1922.05.10 – 1935)
- Fr. Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (1936.02.18 – 1948.01.08 see below)
- Vicar Apostolic of Iringa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (see above 1948.01.08 – 1953.03.25 see below)
- Bishops of Iringa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Attilio Beltramino, I.C.M. (see above 1953.03.25 – 1965.10.03)
- Bishop Mario Epifanio Abdallah Mgulunde (1969.10.23 – 1985.03.09), appointed Archbishop of Tabora
- Bishop Norbert Wendelin Mtega (1985.10.28 – 1992.07.06), appointed Archbishop of Songea
- Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa (21 November 1992 - 28 January 2025)
- Bishop Romanus Elamu Mihali (since 28 January 2025)
See also
Sources
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