Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lwena (Latin: Dioecesis Lvenanus) is a diocese located in the city of Lwena in the Ecclesiastical province of Saurímo in Angola.

History

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady) in Lwena.

Bishops of Lwena (Roman rite)
- 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)
Bishops of Luso (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Próspero da Ascensão Puaty (1977.02.03 – 1979.05.16)
- Bishop Francisco Esteves Dias, O.S.B. (1963.07.01 – 1976.04.13)

Roman Catholic dioceses in Angola

Province of Huambo	Archdiocese of Huambo Diocese of Benguela Diocese of Kwito-Bié

Province of Luanda	Archdiocese of Luanda Diocese of Cabinda Diocese of Caxito Diocese of Mbanza Congo Diocese of Sumbe Diocese of Viana

Province of Lubango	Archdiocese of Lubango Diocese of Menongue Diocese of Namibe Diocese of Ondjiva

Province of Malanje	Archdiocese of Malanje Diocese of Ndalatando Diocese of Uíje

Province of Saurimo	Archdiocese of Saurimo Diocese of Dundo Diocese of Lwena

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