Diocese of Nzega

Bishop(s)

Joseph Mashaka Triphon, C.S.Sp., Bishop-Elect

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 11 November 2026
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Tabora
Depends on: Dicastery for Evangelization
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Square Kilometers: 14,237 (5,499 Square Miles)
Description: Civil districts of Nzega and Igunga

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joseph Mashaka Triphon, C.S.Sp. (11 Nov 2026 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
11 November 2026	Erected	Archdiocese of Tabora (Civil districts of Nzega and Igunga)	Diocese of Nzega (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2026 139,304 1,263,147 11.0% 25 8 33 4,221 1 3 66 13 bul:2026Nov11