Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Manono
Latin:	Dioecesis Manonensis
Country:	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Metropolitan:	Lubumbashi
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	45,000
Population:	568,748
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	152,158
Catholics Percent:	26.8

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manono (Latin: Manonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Manono in the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

• 24 April 1971: Established as Diocese of Manono from the Diocese of Baudouinville, Diocese of Kilwa and Diocese of Kongolo

Leadership

• Bishops of Manono (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop Vincent de Paul Kwanga Njubu (since 18 March 2005)
  • Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa (25 September 1989 – 16 November 2000), appointed Bishop of Kolwezi
  • Bishop Gérard Ngoy Kabwe (6 May 1972 – 25 September 1989)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy