The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alto Molócuè (Latin: Molócuè Superioris) is a diocese located in the city of Alto Molócue, in the Alto Molocue District in the ecclesiastical province of Nampula in Mozambique.
History
- 23 January 2025: Established as Diocese of Alto Molócuè by taking territory from the Diocese of Quelimane and the Diocese of Gurúè. Made a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Nampula.[1][2][3]
Location
The diocese covers the districts of Alto Molócuè, Mocubela, Pebane, Gilé, and Mulevala.[3]
Cathedral
The diocesan cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of the World Parish, (Portuguese: Catedral Nossa Senhora Rainha do Mundo), located in Alto Molócuè, in the Zambézia Province of Mozambique.[3]
Leadership
- Bishop Estêvão Ângelo Fernando (since 23 January 2025)[1][2][3]
References
- 1.[1.2]Agenzia Fides (23 January 2025). "Africa/Mozambique: Erection of the diocese of Alto Molócuè and appointment of first bishop". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- 2.[2.2]Holy See Press Office (23 January 2025). "Erection of the diocese of Alto Molócuè, Mozambique, and appointment of first bishop". Holy See Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- 3.[3.2][3.3][3.4]Silas Isenjia (23 January 2025). "Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 August 2026.