Diocese of Rustenburg
| Diocese of Rustenburg Dioecesis Rustenburgensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Metropolitan | Pretoria |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 32,120 km2 (12,400 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 32,120 32,120 (4.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Robert Mogapi Mphiwe |
Diocese of Rustenburg — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rustenburg (Latin: Rustenburgen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Rustenburg in the ecclesiastical province of Pretoria in South Africa.
History
- June 28, 1971: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Rustenburg from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria
- November 18, 1987: Promoted as Diocese of Rustenburg
Leadership
- Prefect Apostolic of Rustenburg (Roman rite)
- Fr. Henry Lancelot Paxton Hallett, C.SS.R. (1971.09.29 – 1987.11.18 see below)
- Bishops of Rustenburg (Roman rite)
- Bishop Henry Lancelot Paxton Hallett, C.SS.R. (see above 1987.11.18 – 1990.01.30)
- Bishop Kevin Dowling, C.SS.R. (1990.12.02 - 2020.11.25)
- Bishop Robert Mogapi Mphiwe (since 2020.11.25)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rustenburg is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]