The Diocese of Francistown (Latin: Dioecesis Francistaunensis) is a Latin Catholic diocese located in the city of Francistown, Botswana, in the ecclesiastical province of Pretoria in South Africa.
History
- 27 June 1998: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Francistown from the Diocese of Gaborone.
- 2 October 2017: Elevated to Diocese, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Pretoria.[1]
Leadership
- Franklyn Atese Nubuasah, S.V.D.
Bishop of Gaborone, Botswana, S.V.D. (27 June 1998 – 2 October 2017)[1]
- Franklyn Atese Nubuasah, S.V.D.
Bishop of Gaborone, Botswana, S.V.D. (2 October 2017[1] – 6 June 2019), appointed Bishop of Gaborone
- Anthony Pascal Rebello, S.V.D. (5 July 2021[2] – 4 May 2024)†
- Lawrence Ofentse Pheto (since 10 April 2026)
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]"Rinunce e nomine, 02.10.2017" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- 2."Resignations and Appointments, 05.07.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.