The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata (Latin: Chipaten(sis)) is a diocese located in Chipata in Zambia.
History
- July 1, 1937: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Fort Jameson from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa in Malawi
- May 7, 1953: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Fort Jameson
- April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Fort Jameson
- April 15, 1968: Renamed as Diocese of Chipata
Bishops
- Prefects Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
- Vicar Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite) Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1953.05.07 – 1959.04.25 see below)
- Bishops of Fort Jameson (Roman rite) Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1959.04.25 – 1968.04.15 see below)
- Bishops of Chipata (Roman rite) Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1968.04.15 – 1970.11.11); Bishop Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (1970.11.11 – 1996.11.30), appointed Archbishop of Lusaka; future Cardinal; Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu (since 2002.12.23)
Auxiliary Bishop
- Benjamin S. Phiri (2011-2020), appointed Bishop of Ndola
- Gabriel Msipu Phiri (2023-present)