IGREJA ANGLICANA DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Anglican Church of Mozambique
DIOCESE of ZAMBEZIA
Nurturing Faith in Central Mozambique
The Anglican Diocese of Zambezia is named after the Zambezia Province, the second most populous region in Mozambique. With its diocesan offices based in Quelimane, the capital of Zambezia, the diocese serves the entire province, which spans 103,478 square kilometers. Zambezia Province is strategically located in the central coastal region of Mozambique, bordered to the southwest by Sofala Province and to the northeast by Nampula Province.
The diocese plays a vital role in the spiritual and social life of the region, fostering community development and outreach programs throughout its vast and diverse territory.
Diocese Clergies
The Diocese has three Archdeaconries namely: The Archdeaconry of Milange, the Archdeaconry of Mocuba and the Archdeaconry of QuuelimaneQuelimane. The Diocese has 12 clergy namelyPriests. Below is a list of clergies and their responsibilities:
Vicente Msosa------Bishop of the Diocese of Zambezia
Ven Samuel Manuel------Archdeacon of Quelimane
Ven Alberto Joaquim------Archdeacon of Milange
Ven Jorge Damiao--------Archdeacon of Mocuba
Rev Carlos Capito........Priest in Alto Molocue
Rev Patrick Quembo----Rector of Mongue Parish
Rev Azizi Ussene ---------Rector of Njema Parish
Rev Albuqueque Mendes------Parish of Molumbo
Rev Albano Muanhambo---Rector in Derre
Rev Joel Katopola-----------Rector in Morrumbala
Rev John Mtambo----------Rector of Quelimane
Rev Cadeado……………. Assistant Priest Morrumbala
Rev Felisberto Njaide------Rector of Ile
Rev Avelina Malumulo--------Deaconess of Quelimane Parish
Diocesan Staff
Joel Francisco
Diocesan Secretary
Avelina Malumolo Diquissone
Treasurer
Mark Bwanakaya
Diocesan Project Coordinator
Daniel Ncuinda
Accountant
Tereza Francisco
Assistant
Lazarus Kanthambi
Project staff
Goerge Malamulo
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The Diocese is committed to discipleship, evangelism, and church planting as a priority. The Diocese is in its establishing stage. They rent offices and the house of the Bishop.
History of Bishop Vicente Msosa
Born in 1981, Bishop Vicente grew up in a devout Anglican family. In the year 2000, he fully surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. Before committing to full-time ministry, he served as an evangelist while working as a teacher. In 2009, he answered the call to serve the Lord, resigning from his teaching profession and pursuing theological studies.
Bishop Vicente is married to Anastancia, and together they have four children: Ebenezer, their firstborn son; Omegalda, their second child; Loice, the third; and Emmanuel, their youngest.
Following his calling in 2009, Bishop Vicente enrolled at the College of the Transfiguration in South Africa, where he pursued a Diploma in Theology. During his second year, he participated in an exchange program at Ripon College Cuddesdon in Oxford, UK. In 2013, he was ordained in the Diocese of Niassa, where he served as a rector before being appointed Director of Ministry in 2015. His leadership journey continued when he was elected the fourth Bishop of Niassa in 2016, and he was consecrated on February 25, 2017.
Through his church-planting efforts, Bishop Vicente led the Diocese of Niassa's expansion, resulting in the creation of the Diocese of Nampula in 2019. In 2021, two additional dioceses were formed from Niassa—the Diocese of Tete and the Diocese of Zambezia. Feeling called to serve in a new mission field, Bishop Vicente became the first Bishop of Zambezia, where he continues his ministry to this day. To God be the glory!
Educational Background Bishop Vicente's commitment to education is evident through his extensive academic achievements, including:
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Certificate in Development Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Hope Africa program)
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Diploma in Theology from the College of the Transfiguration
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University Pedagogic of Lichinga
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Bachelor's Degree in Divinity from Lake Malawi Anglican University
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Master's in Ministry from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
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Master's in Christian Arts from Wesley Biblical Seminary
He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Mission, Leadership, and Development from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and nearing the completion of a Doctorate in Innovative Education from the Catholic University of Nampula.
Zambezia community Project
The Anglican Diocese of Zambezia has pioneered community healthcare initiatives, building on its experience as part of the Diocese of Niassa. Our Mission and Development team operates through a dedicated network of community health activists, workers, and volunteers who tirelessly address critical health and sanitation issues across the region. Working under challenging conditions, the team conducts door-to-door outreach, educating communities on cholera prevention, HIV/AIDS, malaria, good farming practices, and Umoja—a program focused on community cohesion and development.
Our health initiatives are known as ‘Together for Health’, a program that partners closely with government health departments to extend its reach and impact. Through this collaboration, we are able to train more workers and volunteers, ensuring widespread education and preventative measures that are vital for changing lives and improving health outcomes across Zambezia.
Since 2022, in the aftermath of devastating cyclones such as Idai and Freddy, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life, our team has taken a proactive role in educating communities about the importance of living in safe areas, providing counseling, and raising awareness on disaster preparedness.
Cholera outbreaks have tragically become a recurring issue following cyclones in Zambezia. The combination of climate emergencies, underinvestment in WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education and infrastructure, and violent insurgencies in the north have led to thousands of cholera cases. Despite these challenges, our team of health activists and volunteers work day and night across all districts, continuously expanding their efforts to reach more communities and schools. By changing health attitudes, sharing knowledge, and preventing illness, we are transforming communities, one step at a time.
The Diocese of Zambezia is committed to serve in the communities where we serve with various Community development programs.
