Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in Tunduru–Masasi in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
The diocese has an area covering 22,730 square kilometers. In the East region borders with the diocese of Mtwara, the Northeast diocese of Lindi, Mozambique to the South, to the West the Archdiocese of Songea. There are now 24 local priests and 19 parishes.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The diocese is in the extreme Southern part of Tanzania close to the border with Mozambique. It is surrounded by the Selous Game Reserve.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
History
- October 17, 1986: Established by the Holy See as Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi after suppressing the Diocese of Nachingwea
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Bishops of Tunduru–Masasi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Polycarp Pengo (October 17, 1986 – January 22, 1990), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam; future Cardinal
- Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu (March 30, 1992 – August 25, 2005)
- Bishop Castor Paul Msemwa (August 25, 2005 – October 19, 2017)
- Bishop Filbert Felician Mhasi (February 17, 2019 to date)
Coadjutor Bishop
- Castor Paul Msemwa (2004-2005)
See also
Sources
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- Roman Catholic dioceses in Tanzania
- Christian organizations established in 1986
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Dioceses of the Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Songea
- 1986 establishments in Tanzania
- Roman Catholic bishops of Tunduru–Masasi