Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Kole |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Kolensis |
| Metropolitan: | Kananga |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 66,000 |
| Population: | 280,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2002 |
| Catholics: | 59,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 21.1 |
| Bishop: | Emery Kibal Mansong'loo, CP |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Stanislas Lukumwena Lumbala, OFM |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole (Latin: Kolen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kole in the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is coterminous with the Territoires ("counties") of Kole, Dekese and Lomela.
History
- 14 June 1951: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kole from the Apostolic Vicariate of Léopoldville
- 14 September 1967: Promoted as Diocese of Kole
Leadership, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Kole (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop Emery Kibal Mansong'loo, C.P. (6 May 2015 – present)
- Bishop Stanislas Lukumwena Lumbala, O.F.M. (14 February 1998 – 30 October 2008)
- Bishop Louis Nkinga Bondala, C.I.C.M. (28 January 1980 – 13 March 1996)
- Bishop Victor Van Beurden, SS.CC. (14 September 1967 – 28 January 1980); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Kole (Latin Rite)
- Father Victor Van Beurden, SS.CC. (22 June 1951 – 14 September 1967); see above
See also
Sources
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