Roman Catholic Diocese of Masvingo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Masvingo (Latin: Masvingen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the city of Masvingo in the ecclesiastical province of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.

There is also a Diocese of Masvingo (and a Bishop of Masvingo) in the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa.
Diocese of Masvingo

Dioecesis Masvingensis
Location
CountryZimbabwe
TerritoryCivil districts of Beitbridge, Chiredzi, Chivi, Gutu, Bikita, Masvingo, Mwenezi, Zaka
Ecclesiastical provinceBulawayo
MetropolitanBulawayo
Statistics
Area70,000 km2 (27,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2006)
1,312,484
181,234 (13.8%)
Parishes19
Schools23
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteRoman rite
Established9 February 1999
CathedralCathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
Patron saintMary Queen of Peace
Secular priests28
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMichael Dixon Bhasera
Metropolitan ArchbishopAlex Kaliyanil
Vicar GeneralWalter Nyatsanza

History
  • February 9, 1999: Established as Diocese of Masvingo from the Diocese of Gweru

Bishops
  • Michael Dixon Bhasera (9 February 1999 – )

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
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See also

References

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


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