Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Solwezi |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Solveziensis |
| Country: | Zambia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | St Daniel Cathedral |
| Area Km2: | 88,300 |
| Population: | 682,191, |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 67,048 |
| Catholics Percent: | 9.8 |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi (Latin: Solvezien(sis)) is a diocese located in Solwezi in Zambia.
History
- April 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Solwezi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ndola
- December 9, 1976: Promoted as Diocese of Solwezi
Leadership
- Prefects Apostolic of Solwezi (Roman rite)
- Fr. Rupert Hillerich, O.F.M. Conv. (1959 – 1969)
- Fr. Anselm Myers, O.F.M. Conv. (1969 – 1970.06.09)
- Fr. Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (Apostolic Administrator 1970.06.09 – 1976.12.09 see below)
- Bishops of Solwezi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (see above 1976.12.09 – 1993.12.26)
- Bishop Noel Charles O'Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 1994 – 1995.07.10); (1995.07.10 – 2004.10.01), appointed Bishop of Ndola; (Apostolic Administrator 2004.10.01 – 2007.05.30)
- Bishop Alick Banda (2007.05.30 - 2009.11.13), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Ndola
- Bishop Charles Kasonde (since 2010.03.23)
See also
Sources
-12.1846°N 26.3998°W
