Roman Catholic Diocese Of Monze
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze (Latin: Monzen(sis)) is a diocese located in Monze in Zambia.
Diocese of Monze Dioecesis Monzensis | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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)
- Moses Hamungole (10 February 2014 – 13 January 2021)
- Raphael Mweempwa (25 February 2022 – present)
See also
References
External links
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