Lubango — The first Bishop of Namibe Diocese, Dom Mateus Feliciano Tomás, was introduced last Friday to the faithful of Lubango Archdiocese, in the neighbouring Huila Province, during an Eucharistic celebration chaired by the Lubango Diocese assistant bishop, Dom Gabriel Bilingue, at Sé Catedral parish.

In the occasion the prelate said that that it is always a joy to serve God in the diocese he has been placed, so the whole community shall be delighted.

Dom Mateus Feliciano Tomás urged believers to pray for him in order that his mission be accomplished with success, and, therefore, he can serve the christian community to bring about unity, fraternity and communion.

The new bishop, aged 50, was born in Huambo Province where until his election was the parish-priest of the local Sea Cathedral.