Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkayi explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Nkayi
Latin:	Dioecesis Nkayiensis
Country:	Republic of the Congo
Metropolitan:	Pointe-Noire
Denomination:	Roman Catholic
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathédrale Saint Louis
Area Km2:	59,140
Population:	490,000
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	250,000
Catholics Percent:	51.0

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkayi (Latin: Nkayien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nkayi in the ecclesiastical province of Pointe-Noire in the Republic of the Congo.

History

• 5 December 1983: Established as Diocese of Nkayi from the Diocese of Pointe-Noire

Leadership

• Bishops of Nkayi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop Daniel Mizonzo (since 16 October 2001)
  • Bishop Bernard Nsayi (7 July 1990 – 16 October 2001)
  • Bishop Ernest Kombo, S.J. (5 December 1983 – 7 July 1990), appointed Bishop of Owando

See also

• Roman Catholicism in the Republic of the Congo

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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