Roman Catholic Diocese of Leribe
Diocese of Leribe Dioecesis Leribensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Lesotho |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,129 km2 (1,980 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2003) 424,400 230,639 (54.3%) |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Leribe (Latin: Leriben(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Leribe in the Ecclesiastical province of Maseru in Lesotho.
History[]
- December 11, 1952: Established as Diocese of Leribe from the Diocese of Maseru
Leadership[]
- Bishops of Leribe (Latin Church)
- Bishop (1952.12.11 – 1961.01.03), appointed Archbishop of Maseru
- Bishop Ignatius Phakoe (1961.01.03 – 1968.06.18)
- Bishop Paul Khoarai (1970.03.07 – 2009.06.30)
- Bishop (since 2009.09.19)
Sources[]
Coordinates: 28°54′02″S 27°57′24″E / 28.9005°S 27.9568°E
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- Roman Catholic dioceses in Lesotho
- Christian organizations established in 1952
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- 1952 establishments in Basutoland
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- Roman Catholic bishops of Leribe
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