Vicariate Apostolic of Ingwavuma
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The Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma is a Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate
located in the city of Ingwavuma in South Africa.
Apostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
located in the city of Ingwavuma in South Africa.
History
- November 12, 1962: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ingwavuma from the Diocese of Eshowe and Diocese of Manzini
- November 19, 1990: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolics of Ingwavuma (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C. (November 24, 2008 – present)
- Bishop Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (November 19, 1990 – May 30, 2006)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ingwavuma (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Michael Mary O'Shea, O.S.M. (later Bishop) (January 9, 1976 – November 19, 1990)
- Fr. Anselm Donald Mary Dennehy, O.S.M. (Apostolic Administrator May 8, 1970 – 1976)
- Fr. Edwin Roy Kinch, O.S.M. (November 13, 1962 – May 9, 1970)