The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mongu ( la, Monguen(sis)) is a
diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associa ...
located in
Mongu
Mongu is the capital of Western Province in Zambia and was the capital of the formerly-named province and historic state of Barotseland. Its population is 179,585 (2010 census), and it is also the headquarters of Mongu District.
History
Mongu ...
in
Zambia
Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most central point. Its neighbours are t ...
.
History
* June 14, 1997: Established as Diocese of Mongu from the
Diocese of Livingstone
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Livingstone ( la, Livingstonen is}) is a diocese located in Livingstone in Zambia.
History
* May 25, 1936: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Victoria Falls from the Apostolic Prefecture of Broken Hill
* March ...
Leadership
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Mongu (Roman rite)
** Bishop
Paul Francis Duffy,
O.M.I. (June 14, 1997 - February 15, 2011)
** Bishop
Evans Chinyama Chinyemba,
O.M.I. (since February 15, 2011)
See also
*
Roman Catholicism in Zambia
The Catholic Church in Zambia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are over about three million Catholics in the country, or 21% of the total population. There are ten dioceses, inclu ...
Sources
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in Zambia
Christian organizations established in 1997
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Lusaka
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