Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela
| Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela Dioecesis Bokunguensis-Ikelaensis Diocèse catholique romain de Bokungu-Ikela | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Ecclesiastical province | Mbandaka-Bikoro |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 42,000 km2 (16,000 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2006) 617,000 49,351 (8.0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu, M.S.C. |
The Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela (Latin: Dioecesis corruptionis-Ikela, French: Diocèse catholique romain de Bokungu-Ikela) is a diocese located in the city of Bokungu–Ikela in the ecclesiastical province of Mbandaka-Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 11 September 1961: Established as Diocese of Ikela from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Coquilhatville
- 16 June 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Bokungu – Ikela / Bokunguen(sis) (Latin)
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Bokungu–Ikela, below
- Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu, M.S.C. (13 May 2019 – present)
- Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (22 November 2004 – 25 November 2018), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro 12 November 2016 but continued here as Apostolic Administrator; future Cardinal
- Joseph Mokobe Ndjoku (6 December 1993 – 9 November 2001), appointed Bishop of Basankusu
- Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (18 March 1982 – 11 October 1991), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro
- Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (16 June 1967 – 1982); see below
- Bishop of Ikela, below
- Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (11 September 1961 – 16 June 1967); see above
Auxiliary bishop
- Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (1980-1982), appointed Bishop here
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]