Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilwa–Kasenga explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Kilwa–Kasenga |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Kilvaensis-Kasengaensis |
| Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan: | Lubumbashi |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 54,000 |
| Population: | 450,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2003 |
| Catholics: | 130,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 28.9 |
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.
History
- 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
- Bishops of Kilwa–Kasenga (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop-elect Désiré Lenge Mukwenye (17 January 2024 – present)
- Bishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu (18 March 2005 – 22 May 2021), appointed Archbishop of Lubumbashi
- Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (6 October 1992 – 10 June 2002), appointed Bishop of Uvira
- Bishop Dominique Kimpinde Amando (28 March 1980 – 31 March 1989), appointed Bishop of Kalemie-Kirungu
- Bishop André Ilunga Kaseba (4 August 1977 – 9 April 1979), appointed Bishop of Kalemie-Kirungu; see below
- Bishops of Kilwa (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop André Ilunga Kaseba (19 December 1975 – 4 August 1977); see above
- Bishop Joseph Alain Leroy, O.F.M. (24 August 1962 – 19 December 1975)
- Prefect Apostolic of Lac Moero (Latin Rite), below
- Fr. Jean François Waterschoot, O.F.M. (19 November 1948 – 1962)
See also
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