Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbujimayi
| Diocese of Mbujimayi Dioecesis Mbugimayensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Kananga |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 15,285 km2 (5,902 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 4,000,000 2,500,000 (62.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Tharcisse Tshibangu Tshishiku |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Bernard Emmanuel Kasanda Mulenga |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbujimayi (Latin: Mbugimayen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Mbuji-Mayi in the Ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 1963: Established as Apostolic Administration of Mbuji-Mayi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luluabourg
- May 3, 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Mbujimayi
Leadership
- Bishops of Mbujimayi (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Tharcisse Tshibangu Tshishiku (since 1991.11.26)
- Bishop Joseph Ngogi Nkongolo (1966.05.03 – 1991)