Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Sakania–Kipushi |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Sakaniensis-Kipushiensis |
| Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan: | Lubumbashi |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 40,000 |
| Population: | 203,995 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 109,975 |
| Catholics Percent: | 53.9 |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi (Latin: Sakanien(sis) – Kipushien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sakania–Kipushi in the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 12 May 1925: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Upper Luapula from the Apostolic Prefecture of Katanga
- 14 November 1939: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Sakania
- 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Sakania
- 13 November 1976: Gained territory from Archdiocese of Lubumbashi
- 5 March 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Sakania – Kipushi
Leadership, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Sakania–Kipushi (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop Gaston Kashala Ruwezi, S.D.B. (since 7 April 2004)
- Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (5 March 1977 – 21 December 2001); see below
- Bishops of Sakania (Latin rite), below
- Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (20 November 1975 – 5 March 1977); see above
- Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (10 November 1959 – 15 June 1973); see below
- Vicars Apostolic of Sakania (Latin rite)
- Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (12 February 1959 – 10 November 1959); see above
- Bishop René van Heusden, S.D.B. (13 February 1947 – 22 March 1958)
- Bishop Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 November 1939 – 15 March 1946); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Upper Luapula (Latin rite)
- Father Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 July 1925 – 14 November 1939); see above
See also
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