Vicente Sanombo
Vicente Sanombo is an Angolan Catholic prelate who is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié in Angola, since 28 March 2024. Before that from 6 November 1992, he was a priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo, Angola. He was appointed bishop by Pope Francis. He was consecrated bishop on 23 June 2024 at Huambo. He was installed at Cuíto on 14 July 2024.
Background and education
He was born on 23 October 1964 in Cangenge, Angola. He studied philosophy and theology at the Christ the King Major Seminary in Huambo. He holds a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, awarded by the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.Priest
He was ordained a priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo on 6 November 1992. He served in that capacity until 28 March 2024. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations including:- Bursar of the Minor Seminary at Huambo.
- Rector of the Minor Seminary at Huambo.
- Rector of the Philosophical Major Seminary at Huambo.
- Head of the Good Shepherd Pastoral Centre.
- Lecturer in Sacred Scripture at the Christ the King Major Seminary at Huambo from 2004 until 2024.
- Parish priest of the Diocesan Cathedral at Huambo from 2009 until 2024.
- Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo from 2010 until 2024.
- Assessor of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé from 2019 until 2024.