Diocese of Nacala

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Bishop(s) Germano Grachane, C.M., Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 11 October 1991 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Nampula Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Mozambique Square Kilometers: 26,000 (10,042 Square Miles) Mailing Address: C.P. 153, Nacala [Nampula], Mocambique Telephone: (06)52.00.49 Fax: 52.00.48

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Germano Grachane, C.M. (11 Oct 1991 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
11 October 1991	Erected	Archdiocese of Nampula	Diocese of Nacala (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
1999	258,662	2,077,562	12.5%	5	23	28	9,237		27	65	22	ap2000
2000	268,175	2,077,562	12.9%	6	22	28	9,577		27	62	22	ap2001
2001	268,175	2,077,562	12.9%	6	22	28	9,577		27	63	22	ap2002
2002	270,000	2,080,000	13.0%	5	31	36	7,500		37	65	22	ap2003
2003	271,000	2,100,000	12.9%	7	29	36	7,527		34	64	22	ap2004
2004	276,000	2,100,000	13.1%	7	27	34	8,117		38	53	22	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Germano Grachane, C.M. (Bishop: 11 Oct 1991)