Roman Catholic Diocese of Ganda
| Diocese of Ganda Dioecesis Gandanam | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Angola |
| Metropolitan | Huambo |
| Statistics | |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2024) 947,826 633,636 (66.9%) |
| Parishes | 12 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 1 August 2024 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. John the Baptist |
| Patron saint | Saint John the Baptist |
| Secular priests | 59 (2024) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Pope Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Estêvão Binga |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ganda (Latin: Dioecesis Gandanam) is a diocese located in the city of Ganda in the ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola. The current bishop of the diocese is Estêvão Binga.[1]
History
The diocese was established on 1 August 2024 as Diocese of Ganda from the Diocese of Benguela. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Huambo.[1][2]
Geography
The diocese covers parts of Benguela Province, including Chongoroi, Caimbambo, Cubal, Ganda, and Tchindjendje. It covers has an area of 24.447 square kilometres (9 sq mi).[3]
Special churches
The temporary diocesan cathedral is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (Ganda Angola).[4]
Bishops
Bishops of Ganda
- Estêvão Binga (since 1 August 2024)[3]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Angola
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ganda is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[5]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Huambo
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Vatican Press Office (1 August 2024). "Erection of the Diocese of Ganda (Angola) and appointment of the first Bishop" (Translated from the original Italian language). Vatican Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- Back to citation João Vissesse (2 August 2024). "Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop". Catholic News Agency. Washington, DC. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Agenzia Fides (1 August 2024). "Africa/Angola: Erection of the Diocese of Ganda and appointment of first Bishop". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- Back to citation João Vissesse (7 August 2025). "Angola's Ganda Catholic Diocese Marks First Anniversary with Renewed Call for Commitment in Faith". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q128219962