The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai (Latin: Xai-Xaien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo in Mozambique.
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History
19 June 1970: Established as Diocese of João Belo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lourenço Marques
1 October 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Xai-Xai
Special churches
The cathedral is the Catedral São João Baptista (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist) in Xai-Xai.
Leadership
Bishops of João Belo
Félix Niza Ribeiro (1972-1976)
Bishops of Xai-Xai
Júlio Duarte Langa (1976 – 2004) (made a cardinal in 2015)
Lucio Andrice Muandula (2004 – 2025), appointed Bishop of Chimoio
Apostolic Administrator: Francisco Chimoio, OFM Cap (since 2026)
Auxiliary Bishops
Alberto Vera Aréjula, O. de M. (2015 – 2018), appointed Bishop of Nacala