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Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi
Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis
Location
CountryTanzania
MetropolitanSongea
Statistics
Area22,730 km (8,780 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
669,854
90,740 (13.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopFilbert Felician Mhasi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi (Latin: Dioecesis Tunduruensis–Masasiensis) is a diocese located in TunduruMasasi in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.

The diocese has an area covering 22,730 square kilometers. In the East region borders with the diocese of Mtwara, the Northeast diocese of Lindi, Mozambique to the South, to the West the Archdiocese of Songea. There are now 24 local priests and 19 parishes. The diocese is in the extreme Southern part of Tanzania close to the border with Mozambique. It is surrounded by the Selous Game Reserve.

History

  • October 17, 1986: Established by the Holy See as Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi after suppressing the Diocese of Nachingwea

Bishops

Ordinaries

Coadjutor Bishop

See also

Sources

10°40′46″S 35°38′46″E / 10.6794°S 35.6462°E / -10.6794; 35.6462


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