Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi

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Diocese of Solwezi
Dioecesis Solveziensis
Statistics
Country: Zambia
Metropolitan: Lusaka
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 88,300 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
682,191, (2004)
67,048 (9.8%)
Ordinaries
Bishop: Alick Banda

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi {Latin: Solvezien(sis)} is a diocese located in Solwezi in Zambia.

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[edit] History

  • April 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Solwezi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ndola
  • December 9, 1976: Promoted as Diocese of Solwezi

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Solwezi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Alick Banda (since 2007.05.30)
    • Bishop Noel Charles O’Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 2004.10.01 – 2007.05.30)
    • Bishop Noel Charles O’Regan, S.M.A. (1995.07.10 – 2004.10.01)
    • Bishop Noel Charles O’Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 1994 – 1995.07.10)
    • Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (1976.12.09 – 1993.12.26)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Solwezi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (Apostolic Administrator 1970.06.09 – 1976.12.09)
    • Fr. Anselm Myers, O.F.M. Conv. (1969 – 1970.06.09)
    • Fr. Rupert Hillerich, O.F.M. Conv. (1959 – 1969)

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