The Diocese of Polokwane (Latin: Polokwanen(sis)) is a Latin Catholic diocese located in the city of Polokwane in the ecclesiastical province of Pretoria in South Africa.
History
- December 22, 1910: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Northern Transvaal from the Apostolic Vicariate of Transvaal
- June 13, 1939: Promoted as Territorial Prelature of Pietersburg
- December 15, 1988: Promoted as Diocese of Pietersburg
- September 4, 2009: Name changed - Diocese of Polokwane
Special churches
- The Sacred Heart Cathedral on Biccard Street is the seat of the Bishop
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Leadership
- Prefects Apostolic of Northern Transvaal (Roman rite)
- Prelates of Pietersburg (Roman rite) Bishop Frederic Osterrath, O.S.B. (1939.11.14 – 1952); Bishop Francis Clement van Hoeck, O.S.B. (1954.01.06 – 1975); Bishop Fulgence Werner Le Roy, O.S.B. (1975.07.10 – 1988.12.15 see below)
- Bishops of Pietersburg (Roman rite) Bishop Fulgence Werner Le Roy, O.S.B. (see above 1988.12.15 – 2000.02.17); Bishop Mogale Paul Nkhumishe (2000.02.17 - 2009.09.04 see below)
- Bishops of Polokwane (Roman rite) Bishop Mogale Paul Nkhumishe (see above 2009.09.04 - 2011.12.09); Bishop Jeremiah Madimetja Masela (2013.06.10 - present)