Roman Catholic Diocese of Francistown explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Francistown |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Francistaunensis |
| Country: |  Botswana |
| Metropolitan: | Pretoria |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Desert |
| Area Km2: | 472,995 |
| Population: | 1.200,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2017 |
| Catholics: | 17.000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 1,4 |
| Bishop Title: | Bishop |
| Bishop: | Sede vacante |
| Coordinates: | -21.2°N 60°W |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Francistown (Latin: Dioecesis Francistaunensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Francistown, Botswana, in the ecclesiastical province of Pretoria in South Africa.
History
- 27 June 1998: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Francistown from the Diocese of Gaborone.
- 2 October 2017: Elevated to Diocese, suffragan to Pretoria.[1]
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolic of Francistown (Roman rite)
- Franklyn Nubuasah, S.V.D. (27 June 1998 – 2 October 2017)[1]
- Bishops of Francistown
- Franklyn Nubuasah, S.V.D. (2 October 2017[1] – 6 June 2019), appointed Bishop of Gaborone
- Anthony Pascal Rebello, S.V.D. (5 July 2021[2] – 4 May 2024)†
External links
Notes and References
- it . 6 July 2021 . Rinunce e nomine, 02.10.2017 . 2 October 2017 . Holy See Press Office.
- Holy See Press Office . 6 July 2021 . 5 July 2021 . Resignations and Appointments, 05.07.2021 .
