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Apostolic vicariate of Ingwavuma

Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis
Location
Country  South Africa
MetropolitanImmediately subject to the Holy See
Statistics
Area12,369 km2 (4,776 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2014)
748,685
26,233 (3.5%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Good Shepherd and Our Lady of Sorrows, Hlabisa
Current leadership
BishopVusumuzi Francis Mazibuko

The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma ( Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Ingvavumensis) is a Roman 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

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.

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