Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono (Latin: Manonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Manono in the Ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diocese of Manono

Dioecesis Manonensis
Location
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
MetropolitanLubumbashi
Statistics
Area45,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
568,748
152,158 (26.8%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVincent de Paul Kwanga Njubu

History

  • April 24, 1971: Established as Diocese of Manono from the Diocese of Baudouinville, Diocese of Kilwa and Diocese of Kongolo

Leadership

  • Bishops of Manono (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order
    • Bishop Vincent de Paul Kwanga Njubu (since 2005.03.18)
    • Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa (1989.09.25 – 2000.11.16), appointed Bishop of Kolwezi
    • Bishop Gérard Ngoy Kabwe (1972.05.06 – 1989.09.25)
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See also

  • Roman Catholicism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sources



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