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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana (Latin: Kiyindaën(sis) – Mityanaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Kiyinda and Mityana in the ecclesiastical province of Kampala in Uganda.
Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana Dioecesis Kiyindaensis-Mityanaensis | |
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 St. Noa Mawaggali Cathedral | |
| Location | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Kampala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,965 km2 (4,620 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 829,488 337,963 (40.7%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Anthony Zziwa |
History
edit- July 17, 1981: Established as Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala
Construction of Cathedral
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The cathedral of St. Noa Mawaggali was constructed between 1963–65 based on the design of the Swiss architect Justus Dahinden.
Bishops
edit- Bishops of Kiyinda–Mityana (Roman rite)
- Bishop Emmanuel Wamala (1981.07.17 – 1988.06.21), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Kampala; future Cardinal
- Bishop Joseph Mukwaya (1988.06.21 – 2004.10.23)
- Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa (since 2004.10.23)[1]
Coadjutor Bishop
edit- Joseph Anthony Zziwa (2001-2004)
See also
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