The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis) is a Latin Catholic apostolic vicariate located in Ingwavuma (Umkhanyakude District Municipality) in South Africa.
History
- 12 November 1962: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ingwavuma from the Diocese of Eshowe and Diocese of Manzini
- 19 November 1990: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma
Leadership
- Prefects Apostolic of Ingwavuma
- Vicars Apostolic of Ingwavuma Bishop Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (19 November 1990 – 30 May 2006); Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C. (24 November 2008 – 29 November 2013), appointed Bishop of Manzini; Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara, C.M.M. (30 April 2016[1] - 9 June 2021)[2]; Bishop Vusumuzi Francis Mazibuko, O.M.I (20 March 2023[3] – present)
References
- 1."Other Pontifical Acts, 30.04.2016" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- 2."Resignations and Appointments, 09.06.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- 3."Resignations and Appointments, 20.03.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.