Diocese of Monze
| 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 | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Raphael Mweempwa |
| Bishops emeritus | Emilio Patriarca |
Diocese of Monze — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze (Latin: Monzen(sis)) is a diocese located in Monze in Zambia.
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)[1]
- Moses Hamungole (10 February 2014[1] – 13 January 2021)[2]
- Raphael Mweempwa (25 February 2022[3] – present)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[4]
External links
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Rinunce e nomine, 10 February 2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Back to citation Kahiu, Magdalene (13 January 2021). "After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications". ACIAfrica. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 25.02.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze, official website