Roman Catholic Diocese of Mongu
| Diocese of Mongu Dioecesis Monguensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Metropolitan | Lusaka |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 87,293 km2 (33,704 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 621,492 56,386 (9.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Evans Chinyama Chinyemba, O.M.I. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mongu (Latin: Monguen(sis)) is a diocese located in Mongu in Zambia.
History
- June 14, 1997: Established as Diocese of Mongu from the Diocese of Livingstone
Leadership
- Bishops of Mongu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Evans Chinyama Chinyemba, O.M.I. (since February 15, 2011)
- Bishop Paul Francis Duffy, O.M.I. (June 14, 1997 - February 15, 2011)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 15°16′14″S 23°08′08″E / 15.2706°S 23.1356°E
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