Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilwa–Kasenga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilwa–Kasenga (Latin: Kilvaën(sis) – Kasengaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Kilwa and Kasenga in the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diocese of Kilwa–Kasenga

Dioecesis Kilvaensis-Kasengaensis
Location
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
MetropolitanLubumbashi
Statistics
Area54,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2003)
450,000
130,000 (28.9%)
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RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBishop - elect Désiré Lenge Mukwenye

History

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  • 8 July 1948: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Lac Moero from the Apostolic Vicariate of Lulua and Central Katanga
  • 24 August 1962: Promoted as Diocese of Kilwa
  • 24 April 1971: Lost territory to establish Diocese of Manono
  • 21 January 1977: Gained territory from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lubumbashi
  • 4 August 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Kilwa – Kasenga

Leadership, in reverse chronological order

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