The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xai-Xai () is a diocese located in the city of Xai-Xai in the Ecclesiastical Province of Maputo in Mozambique.
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
See also Roman Catholicism in Mozambique
References
External links GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy