Roman Catholic Diocese of Mutare

Diocese of Mutare

Dioecesis Mutarensis
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Location
CountryZimbabwe
TerritoryDistricts of Maungwe, Mutasa, Mutare, Nyanga, Chimanimani, Chipinge
Ecclesiastical provinceHarare
DeaneriesMutasa, Rusape, Nyanga
HeadquartersMutare
Coordinates18°58′32″S 32°41′35″E / 18.97563660°S 32.69302610°E / -18.97563660; 32.69302610
Statistics
Area32,202 km2 (12,433 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2016)
2,321,000
231,500 (10%)
Parishes30
Schools42
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedFebruary 15, 1957
CathedralHoly Trinity
Patron saintOur Lady of Mount Carmel
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPaul Horan, O.Carm
Metropolitan ArchbishopRobert Ndlovu
Vicar GeneralFr. Ambrose Chagongonyeka Vinyu
Map
Website
www.mutarediocese.co.zw

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mutare (Latin: Mutaren(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in eastern Zimbabwe. It includes the city of Mutare and is part of the ecclesiastical province of Harare.

History

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Bishops

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Prefect Apostolic of Umtali

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  1. Donal Lamont, OCarm (6 February 1953 – 15 February 1957)

Bishops of Umtali

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  1. Donal Lamont, OCarm (15 February 1957 – 5 November 1981)
  2. Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa (5 November 1981 – 25 June 1982)

Bishops of Mutare

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  1. Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa (25 June 1982 – 27 August 2016)
  2. Paul Horan, OCarm (27 August 2016 – )

Auxiliary bishop

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See also

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Notes

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References

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  • GCatholic.org
  • "Diocese of Mutare". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
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