Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu (Latin: Umzimkulen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Harding in the Ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa.

History

• February 21, 1954: Established as Diocese of Umzimkulu from the Diocese of Mariannhill

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Harding.

Leadership

• • Bishop Pius Bonaventura Dlamini (1954.02.21 – 1967.12.14)
  • Peter Fanyana John Butelezi (1968 - 1972.07.30) Apostolic Administrator
  • Archbishop Denis Eugene Hurley (1972 - 1986) Apostolic Administrator
  • Bishop Gerard Sithunywa Ndlovu (1986.12.22 – 1994.08.22)
  • Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier (1994.08.22 - 2008.12.31) Apostolic Administrator
  • Bishop Stanisław Jan Dziuba, O.S.P.P.E. (since 2008.12.31)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in South Africa

Source

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy