Roman Catholic Diocese of Monze explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Monze
Latin:	Dioecesis Monzensis
Country:	Zambia
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Area Km2:	62,160
Population:	1,400,000
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	168,200
Catholics Percent:	12.0
Bishop:	Raphael Mweempwa
Bishop Title:	Bishop
Emeritus Bishops:	Emilio Patriarca

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

History

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

Bishops

• James Corboy, S.J. (10 March 1962 – 26 November 1991)
• Paul Lungu, S.J. (26 November 1991 – 29 April 1998)
• Emilio Patriarca (22 June 1999 – 10 February 2014)
• Moses Hamungole (10 February 2014^[1] – 13 January 2021)^[2]
• Raphael Mweempwa (25 February 2022^[3] – present)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Zambia

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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Notes and References

1. Holy See Press Office . it . 10 February 2014 . 25 February 2022 . Rinunce e nomine, 10 February 2014 .
2. News: ACIAfrica . 25 February 2022 . After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications . 13 January 2021 . Magdalene. Kahiu .
3. Holy See Press Office . it . 25 February 2022 . 25 February 2022 . Rinunce e nomine, 25.02.2022 .