| Diocese of Mafinga Dioecesis Mafingensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Metropolitan | Mbeya |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,016 km (4,253 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2023) 617,770 236,299 |
| Parishes | 17 |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | December 22, 2023 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vincent Cosmas Mwagala |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mafinga (Latin: Dioecesis Mafingensis) is a diocese located in Mafinga in the ecclesiastical province of Mbeya in Tanzania.
History
The Diocese of Mafinga was erected by Pope Francis from the Diocese of Iringa on December 22, 2023, and Vincent Cosmas Mwagala was named the first bishop.
Bishops
- Vincent Cosmas Mwagala (2023 – present)
References
- "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
External links
- https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/mafi0.htm
- https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmafi.html
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