Diocese of Viana

The Diocese of Viana, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the city of Viana within Luanda Province in Angola. Erected on 6 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Luanda and serves a growing Catholic population in the region. The diocese maintains its focus on pastoral care and evangelization in a rapidly urbanizing area of the country.

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Diocese: Diocese of Viana
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Luanda
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Luanda
Country:	Angola
Region:	Luanda Province
Existence:	2007–

Establishment

The Diocese of Viana was established on 6 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI to serve the expanding Catholic population in the Viana area of Luanda Province, Angola, as part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Luanda.

History

The diocese was created through the division of territory from the Archdiocese of Luanda to address pastoral needs in the growing suburban and urban zones around Viana. Since its erection, it has focused on establishing parishes and supporting local communities amid Angola's post-civil war recovery and development.

Geography

The diocese covers parts of Luanda Province in Angola, including areas surrounding the city of Viana. It operates within the Ecclesiastical Province of Luanda.

Mother Church

The mother church of the diocese is the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Viana.

Leadership

Current Bishop

This cannot be confirmed from available primary sources at this time.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are documented for this diocese.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe	2007–2021	First bishop; transferred to another see.
This cannot be confirmed		Subsequent leadership details unavailable in verified records.

Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving the local Catholic faithful in Viana and surrounding areas.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

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Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was erected in 2007 to respond to pastoral growth in the region.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Viana:

Did you know? The Diocese of Viana was established quite recently in 2007, making it one of the newer dioceses in Angola created to meet the needs of a fast-growing Catholic community.

Surprise! Its territory was carved from the historic Archdiocese of Luanda, reflecting the Church's ongoing expansion in the capital region.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via Archdiocese of Luanda]