Diocese of Ganda

Bishop(s)

Estêvão Binga, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 1 August 2024
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Huambo
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Angola
Square Kilometers: 24,447 (9,442 Square Miles)
Description: Chongoroi, Caimbambo, Cubal, Ganda, and Tchindjendje

Past and Present Ordinaries

Estêvão Binga (1 Aug 2024 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1 August 2024	Erected	Diocese of Benguela (Chongoroi, Caimbambo, Cubal, Ganda, and Tchindjendje)	Diocese of Ganda (erected)

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

2024 633,636 947,826 66.9% 47 12 59 10,739 3 64 12 bul:1Aug2024

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2024	633,636	947,826	66.9%	47	12	59	10,739		3	64	12	bul:1Aug2024

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Estêvão Binga (Bishop: 1 Aug 2024)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None

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