The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena (Latin: Dioecesis Lvenana) is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Saurímo in Angola.
History
- July 1, 1963: Established as Diocese of Luso from the Diocese of Silva Porto
- May 16, 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Lwena
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady) in Lwena.
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Jesús Tirso Blanco, S.D.B. (since 2007.11.26)
- Bishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (2000.06.07 – 2006.12.11), Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubango
- Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1979.05.16 – 2000.06.07); see below
- Bishops of Luso (Roman rite), below
- Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16); see above
- Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)
Coadjutor bishop
- Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (1999-2000)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- José Manuel Imbamba, appointed Bishop of Dundo in 2008
See also
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