Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sumbe (Latin: Dioecesis Sumbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Sumbe in the Ecclesiastical province of Luanda in Angola.

History

August 10, 1975: Established as Diocese of Ngunza from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luanda
February 3, 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Novo Redondo
October 22, 2006: Renamed as Diocese of Sumbe

The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Cathedral Church of the Conception of Our Lady) in Sumbe.

Bishops of Novo Redondo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Benedito Roberto, C.S.Sp. (1995.12.15 – 2012.05.19)
- Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1977.02.03 – 1995.03.03)
Bishops of Ngunza (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho (1975.08.10 – 1977.02.03)

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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