Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamina explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Kamina |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Kaminaensis |
| Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan: | Lubumbashi |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 73,479 |
| Population: | 746,223 |
| Population As Of: | 2003 |
| Catholics: | 199,916 |
| Catholics Percent: | 26.8 |
| Bishop: | vacant |
| Apostolic Admin: | Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, Archbishop of Lubumbashi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamina (Latin: Kainaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kamina in the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 18 July 1922: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Lulua and Central Katanga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Upper Kasai and Apostolic Prefecture of Katanga
- 26 February 1934: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Lulua and Central Katanga
- 8 July 1948: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Lulua
- 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kamina
Leadership
- Bishops of Kamina
- Bishop Jean-Anatole Kalala Kaseba (22 January 1990 – 3 December 2020)
- Bishop Barthélémy Malunga (11 March 1971 – 22 January 1990)
- Bishop Victor Petrus Keuppens, O.F.M. (10 November 1959 – 11 March 1971)
- Vicars Apostolic of Lulua
- Bishop Victor Petrus Keuppens, O.F.M. (25 June 1950 – 10 November 1959)
- Bishop Camillo Paolo A. Stappers, O.F.M. (26 February 1934 – 1949)
- Prefect Apostolic of Lulua and Central Katanga
- Father Camillo Paolo A. Stappers, O.F.M. (15 July 1922 – 26 February 1934)
- Auxiliaries
- Barthélémy Malunga (1969-1971)
See also
Sources
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