Maurus Libaba
Maurus Libaba (born February 3, 1928 in Nkowe , Lindi region , Tanganyika , † March 3, 1988 in Lindi , Tanzania ) was a Tanzanian clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Lindi .
Life
After studying philosophy and Catholic theology , Maurus Libaba received the sacrament of ordination on September 19, 1962 from the Abbot of Ndanda, Viktor Hälg OSB .
On December 18, 1972, Pope Paul VI appointed him . to the bishop of Mtwara . Emeritus Abbot of Ndanda, Viktor Hälg OSB, gave him on 19 March 1973 in the Cathedral of All Saints in Mtwara the episcopal ordination ; Co- consecrators were the Archbishop of Tabora , Marko Mihayo , and the Bishop Emeritus of Moshi , Joseph Kilasara CSSp .
On October 17, 1986, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Lindi.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Polycarp Pengo |
Bishop of Lindi 1986–1988 |
Bruno Pius Ngonyani |
| Viktor Hälg OSB |
Bishop of Mtwara 1972–1986 |
Gabriel Mmole |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Libaba, Maurus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Tanzanian clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Lindi |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 3, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nkowe , Lindi region , Tanganyika |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 3, 1988 |
| Place of death | Lindi , Tanzania |