The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara (Latin: Dioecesis Mtuarana) is a diocese located in Mtwara in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.
History
- December 22, 1931: Established as Territorial Abbacy of Mtwara from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lindi
- December 18, 1972: Promoted as Diocese of Mtwara
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Territorial Abbots of Mtwara (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Mtwara (Roman rite) Bishop Maurus Libaba (1972.12.18 – 1986.10.17), appointed Bishop of Lindi; Bishop Gabriel Mmole (1988.03.12 - 2015.10.15); Bishop Titus Joseph Mdoe (since 2015.10.15)[1]
Coadjutor Bishop
- Anthony Victor Haelg (Hälg), O.S.B. (1949)
References
- 1."Rinunce e nomine, 15.10.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 15 May 2019.