Diocese of Viana

Dioecesis Viananensis

Bishop(s)

Joaquim Ferreira Lopes, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 6 June 2007
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Luanda
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Angola
Square Kilometers: 18,462 (7,130 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: CEAST, C.P. 3579, Luanda, Angola
Telephone: 923.318.769; 915.200.011

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joaquim Ferreira Lopes, O.F.M. Cap. (6 Jun 2007 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
6 June 2007	Erected	Archdiocese of Luanda	Diocese of Viana (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2007 500,000 1,659,000 30.1% 2 32 34 14,705 9 bul6Jun2007

2010 836,916 1,674,856 50.0% 2 30 32 26,153 52 75 10 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2007	500,000	1,659,000	30.1%	2	32	34	14,705				9	bul6Jun2007
2010	836,916	1,674,856	50.0%	2	30	32	26,153		52	75	10	ap2011

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Joaquim Ferreira Lopes, O.F.M. Cap. (Bishop: 6 Jun 2007 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None