Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono
| Diocese of Manono Dioecesis Manonensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Lubumbashi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 45,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 568,748 152,158 (26.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vincent de Paul Kwanga Njubu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono (Latin: Manonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Manono in the Ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- April 24, 1971: Established as Diocese of Manono from the Diocese of Baudouinville, Diocese of Kilwa and Diocese of Kongolo
Leadership
- Bishops of Manono (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Vincent de Paul Kwanga Njubu (since 2005.03.18)
- Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa (1989.09.25 – 2000.11.16)
- Bishop Gérard Ngoy Kabwe (1972.05.06 – 1989.09.25)
See also
Sources
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