Diocese of Dundo

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 9 November 2001 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Luanda Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Angola Square Kilometers: 103,130 (39,833 Square Miles) Mailing Address: C.P. 73, Dundo, Lunda Norte, Angola Telephone: (2522)64.474 Fax: (same)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Joaquim Ferreira Lopes, O.F.M. Cap. (9 Nov 2001 Appointed - 6 Jun 2007 Appointed, Bishop of Viana)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
9 November 2001	Erected	Diocese of Saurimo	Diocese of Dundo (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2001	70,000	700,000	10.0%	2	5	7	10,000		5	9	1	ap2002
2002	70,000	700,000	10.0%		5	5	14,000		6	10	1	ap2003
2003	71,000	701,000	10.1%	1	4	5	14,200		6	13	2	ap2004
2004	71,000	701,000	10.1%	1	5	6	11,833		6	13	4	ap2005
2006	200,000	746,000	26.8%	1	5	6	33,333		6	16	5	ap2007

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Joaquim Ferreira Lopes, O.F.M. Cap. (Bishop: 9 Nov 2001 to 6 Jun 2007)