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Victor Luís Quematcha appointed bishop of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau

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Victor Luís Quematcha was appointed bishop of Bissau by Pope Leo XIV after the resignation of José Lamprá Cá was accepted for health reasons. He is due to take office on 15 November at Bissau Cathedral, according to the Apostolic Nunciature of Guinea-Bissau.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Victor Luís Quematcha, bishop of Bafatá, as the new bishop of Bissau after accepting the resignation of Joseph Lamprá Cá for health reasons, according to the Apostolic Nunciature of Guinea-Bissau. The announcement was made on Saturday 7 November 2026 in a statement published in Dakar.

Victor Luís Quematcha is due to take office on 15 November at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelária in Bissau. Until then, he will remain apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Bissau and continue to oversee the pastoral administration of the Diocese of Bafatá until a new leader is appointed, according to the Apostolic Nunciature of Guinea-Bissau.

Victor Luís Quematcha was appointed bishop of Bafatá on 8 March 2025. Joseph Lamprá Cá expressed his gratitude for the pastoral service carried out within the Church, according to the same statement.

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