Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze
Roman Catholic diocese in Zambia
Diocese of Monze Dioecesis Monzensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Zambia |
Ecclesiastical province | Lusaka |
Metropolitan | Lusaka |
Statistics | |
Area | 62,160 km2 (24,000 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 1,400,000 168,200 (12.0%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Cathedral | Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Raphael Mweempwa |
Bishops emeritus | Emilio Patriarca |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze (Latin: Monzen(sis)) is a diocese located in Monze in Zambia.
History
- March 10, 1962: Established as Diocese of Monze from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lusaka
Bishops
- James Corboy, S.J. (10 March 1962 – 26 November 1991)
- Paul Lungu, S.J. (26 November 1991 – 29 April 1998)
- Emilio Patriarca (22 June 1999 – 10 February 2014)[1]
- Moses Hamungole (10 February 2014[1] – 13 January 2021)[2]
- Raphael Mweempwa (25 February 2022[3] – present)
See also
References
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 10 February 2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Kahiu, Magdalene (13 January 2021). "After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications". ACIAfrica. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 25.02.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
External links
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy
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