Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole
| Diocese of Kole Dioecesis Kolensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Kananga |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 66,000 km2 (25,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2002) 280,000 59,000 (21.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole (Latin: Kolen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kole in the Ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is coterminous with the Territoires ("counties") of Kole, Dekese and Lomela.
History
- June 14, 1951: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kole from the Apostolic Vicariate of Léopoldville
- September 14, 1967: Promoted as Diocese of Kole
- October 2007: Bishop Stanislas Lukumwena left Kole under duress due to inter-tribal animosity. As of December 2008, he has not returned.
Leadership
- Bishops of Kole (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Stanislas Lukumwena Lumbala, O.F.M. (since 1998.02.14)
- Bishop Louis Nkinga Bondala, C.I.C.M. (1980.01.28 – 1996.03.13)
- Bishop Victor Van Beurden, SS.CC. (1967.09.14 – 1980.01.28)
- Prefects Apostolic of Kole (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Victor Van Beurden, SS.CC. (1951.06.22 – 1967.09.14)