Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze

Diocese of Monze

Dioecesis Monzensis
Location
CountryZambia
Ecclesiastical provinceLusaka
MetropolitanLusaka
Statistics
Area62,160 km2 (24,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
1,400,000
168,200 (12.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopRaphael Mweempwa
Bishops emeritusEmilio 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

  1. ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 10 February 2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. ^ Kahiu, Magdalene (13 January 2021). "After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications". ACIAfrica. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  3. ^ "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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