Area Sq. Kilometres 20,860 (8,057 Square Miles)
Population 719 151
No. Catholics 265 146
Catechists 481
Historical Notes
It was established on February 16, 1968 as Diocese of Njombe from the Diocese of Iringa and Territorial Abbacy of Peramiho
Ordinary:
The Right Rev. Alfred L. Maluma was born on 12th December 1955 at Lukani, Igwachanya Parish, in the Diocese of Njombe. Ordained Priest on 17th November 1985. Appointed Bishop of Njombe on 08th June 2002. Consecrated and installed on 01st September 2002.
Address:
Bishop’s House
P.O. Box 54, Njombe
Tel: Office 026-2782033
Fax: 026-2782402, E-mail: almleonh@gmail.com.
Residence:
Bishop’s House
P.O. Box 54, NJOMBE
Tel: Office: 029-2782033, Fax: 026-2782402
E-mail: njombxe03@gmail.com
Predecessors:
- Bishop Alfred Leonhard Maluma (since June 8, 2002)
- Bishop Raymond Mwanyika (January 16, 1971 – June 8, 2002)*
*Fr. Bruno Zwissler OSB (Apostolic Administrator February 16, 1968- January 16, 1971)