Roman Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié (Latin: Dioecesis Kvitobiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Cuito in the Ecclesiastical province of Huambo in Angola.
History
- 4 September 1940: Established as Diocese of Silva Porto from the Diocese of São Paulo de Loanda
- 16 May 1979: Renamed as Diocese of Kwito-Bié
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Sé Catedral de São Lourenço in Cuito, Bié Province.
Bishops
Bishops of Kwito-Bié (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Nambi (15 January 1997 – 31 October 2022.)
- Bishop Pedro Luís António (15 June 1979 – 15 January 1997)
- Bishop Manuel António Pires (16 May 1979 – 15 June 1979); see below
Bishops of Silva Porto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Manuel António Pires (23 September 1958 – 16 May 1979); see above
- Bishop Antonio Ildefonse dos Santos Silva, O.S.B. (3 November 1941 – 17 August 1958)
Coadjutor bishops
- Manuel António Pires (1955-1958)
- José Nambi (1995-1997)
See also
Sources
- GCatholic.org
- "Diocese of Kwito-Bié". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney.
| Province of Huambo | |
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| Province of Luanda | |
| Province of Lubango | |
| Province of Malanje | |
| Province of Saurimo | |
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