Roman Catholic Diocese of Moroto
| Diocese of Moroto Dioecesis Morotoensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Tororo |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 14,857 km2 (5,736 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 370,000 200,293 (54.1%) |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Damiano Giulio Guzzetti |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moroto (Latin: Morotoën(sis)) is a diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Tororo in Uganda.
History
- March 22, 1965: Established as Diocese of Moroto from the Diocese of Gulu
Leadership
- Bishops of Moroto (Latin Church)
- Bishop Damiano Giulio Guzzetti (2014.05.24 - present)[1]
- Bishop Henry Apaloryamam Ssentongo (1992 – 2014)
- Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda (1980.11.29 – 1991.06.17)
- Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi, M.C.C.I. (1967.06.12 – 1980)
See also
References
- ↑ Steven Ariong, and Esther Oluka (27 May 2014). "Moroto Diocese Gets New Bishop". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 2°31′25″N 34°39′22″E / 2.5236°N 34.6562°E
Capital: Moroto | ||
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