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.
Diocese of Xai-Xai Dioecesis Xai-Xaiensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Metropolitan | Maputo |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 75,709 km2 (29,231 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Catedral São João Baptista |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Apostolic Administrator | Francisco Chimoio, OFM Cap, Archbishop Emeritus of Maputo |
| Bishops emeritus | Júlio Duarte Langa |
History
edit- 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
editThe cathedral is the Catedral São João Baptista (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist) in Xai-Xai.
Leadership
editBishops of João Belo
edit- Félix Niza Ribeiro (1972-1976)
Bishops of Xai-Xai
edit- Júlio Duarte Langa (1976 – 2004)[1] (made a cardinal in 2015)
- Lucio Andrice Muandula (2004[1] – 2025), appointed Bishop of Chimoio
- Apostolic Administrator: Francisco Chimoio, OFM Cap (since 2026)
Auxiliary Bishops
edit- Alberto Vera Aréjula, O. de M. (2015[2] – 2018), appointed Bishop of Nacala
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 July 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ↑ "Rinunce e nomine, 30.03.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
External links
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