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. 1 2 "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.

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