Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo in Mozambique.
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
- Júlio Duarte Langa (1976 – 2004)[1] (made a cardinal in 2015)
- Lucio Andrice Muandula (2004[1] – present)
Auxiliary Bishops
- Alberto Vera Aréjula, O. de M. (2015[2] – 2018), appointed Bishop of Nacala
See also
References
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