Roman Catholic Diocese of Matadi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Matadi |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Kisantuensis |
| Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan: | Kinshasa |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 31,000 |
| Population: | 1,750,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 665,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 38.0 |
| Bishop: | André Giraud Pindi Muanza |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Matadi (Latin: Matadien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Matadi in the ecclesiastical province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 1 July 1911: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Matadi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Léopoldville
- 23 July 1930: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Matadi
- 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Matadi
Bishops
- Prefect Apostolic of Matadi (Latin Rite)
- Fr. Giuseppe Heintz, C.SS.R. (1 August 1911 – 1928 or 1929)
- Jean Cuvelier, C.SS.R. (28 June 1929 - 23 July 1930); see below
- Vicars Apostolic of Matadi (Latin Rite)
- Bishops of Matadi (Roman rite)
- Alphonse Marie Van den Bosch, C.SS.R. (14 June 1938 - 18 December 1965)
- Simon N'Zita Wa Ne Malanda (18 December 1965 - 8 March 1985)
- Raphaël Lubaki Nganga (8 March 1985 - 26 March 1987)
- Gabriel Kembo Mamputu (21 June 1988 - 21 September 2010)
- Daniel Nlandu Mayi (21 September 2010 - 6 March 2021)
- André Giraud Pindi Muanza (23 April 2022 – present)
Coadjutor bishops
Auxiliary bishop
- Simon N’Zita Wa Ne Malanda (1960-1965), appointed Bishop here
See also
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