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
RiteLatin 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

  • Prefects Apostolic of Ingwavuma
    • Fr. Edwin Roy Kinch, O.S.M. (13 November 1962 – 9 May 1970)
    • Fr. Anselm Donald Mary Dennehy, O.S.M. (Apostolic Administrator 8 May 1970 – 1976)
    • Fr. Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (9 January 1976 – 19 November 1990)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Ingwavuma
    • Bishop Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (19 November 1990 – 30 May 2006)
    • Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C. (24 November 2008 – 29 November 2013), appointed Bishop of Manzini
    • Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara, C.M.M. (30 April 2016[1] - 9 June 2021)[2]
    • Fr. Vusumuzi Francis Mazibuko, O.M.I (20 March 2023[3] – present)

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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