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 |
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.
History
- July 17, 1981: Established as Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala
Construction of Cathedral
Display of plans of the proposed cathedral, Vatican City
The cathedral of St. Noa Mawaggali was constructed between 1963–65 based on the design of the Swiss architect Justus Dahinden.
Bishops
- 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
- Joseph Anthony Zziwa (2001-2004)
See also
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Capital: Mityana | ||
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