Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze (Latin: Monzen(sis)) is a diocese located in Monze in Zambia.

Diocese of Monze

Dioecesis Monzensis
Location
CountryZambia
Ecclesiastical provinceLusaka
MetropolitanLusaka
Statistics
Area62,160 km2 (24,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
1,400,000
168,200 (12.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopRaphael Mweempwa
Bishops emeritusEmilio Patriarca

History

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  • March 10, 1962: Established as Diocese of Monze from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lusaka

Bishops

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 10 February 2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. ^ Kahiu, Magdalene (13 January 2021). "After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications". ACIAfrica. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 25.02.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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