Catholic Church In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

	Catholic Church In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Catholicism has a major presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. According to the 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom, an estimated 47.3% of the population are Catholic. There are six archdioceses and 41 dioceses. The largest of these is the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. Its archbishop, Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, is the president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar. The impact of the Catholic Church in the DRC is difficult to overestimate. Schatzberg has called it the country's "only truly national institution apart from the state." Besides involving more than 50 percent of the population in its religious services, its schools have educated over 60 percent of the nation's primary school students and more than 40 percent of its secondary students during the 20th century. The church owns and manages an extensive network of hospitals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Lovanium University Lovanium University () was a Catholic university in Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. The university was established in 1954 on the Kimwenza plateau, near Kinshasa. The university continued to function after independence until it was merged into the National University of Zaire in 1971. It can be considered an antecedent of the University of Kinshasa. Early history Before the foundation of Lovanium, the Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968), Catholic University of Louvain already operated multiple institutes for higher education in the Belgian Congo. The ''Fomulac'' (Fondation médicale de l'université de Louvain au Congo), was founded in 1926, with the goal of forming Congolese medical personnel and researchers specialized in tropical medicine. In 1932 the Catholic University of Louvain founded the ''Cadulac'' (Centres agronomiques de l'université de Louvain au Congo) in Kisantu. Cadulac was specialized in agricultural sciences and formed the basis for what was later to bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Luebo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luebo () is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (dedicated to John the Baptist), and it has a former cathedral: Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur (dedicated to the Sacred Heart), also in the city of Luebo. History * Established on 25 April 1959 as Apostolic Vicariate of Luebo, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Luluabourg * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Luebo * On 26 September 1967, it gained territory from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luluabourg Episcopal ordinaries ''(all Latin Rite)'' ; ''Apostolic Vicar of Luebo'' * Joseph Ngogi Nkongolo (25 April 1959 – 10 November 1959 ''see below''), Titular Bishop of Lebedus (25 April 1959 – 10 November 1959) ; ''Suffragan Bishops of Luebo'' * Joseph Ngogi Nkongolo (''see above'' 10 November 1959 – 3 May 1966), also Apostolic Administra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kole The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole () 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 Latin Rite may refer to: The Latin Church, a ''sui iuris'' church of the Catholic Church The Latin liturgical rites, a family of Christian rites and uses which includes the Roman Rite The Roman Rite The Roman Rite () is the most common ritua ...), below * Bishop Emery Kibal Nkufi Mansong'loo, C.P. (since 6 May 2015) 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 Vic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kabinda The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabinda () is a Latin suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its cathedral episcopal see is located in the city of Kabinda. History * 24 March 1953: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kabinda from the Apostolic Vicariate of Luluabourg * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kabinda * Lost territory on 33 November 1963 to establish the Apostolic Administration of Mbuji-Mayi * On 10 March 1966, it gained territory from Diocese of Kongolo, and lost territory to Diocese of Kamina * Lost territory again on 12 January 1974 to the above Diocese of Kamina Ordinaries ; Apostolic Vicars of Kabinda * Georges Kettel (24 March 1953 – 10 November 1959), Titular Bishop of Thabraca (24 March 1953 – 10 November 1959) ; Bishops of Kabinda * Georges Kettel (10 November 1959 – 19 December 1968), later Titular Bishop of Caorle Caorle (; ) is a coastal town in the Metropolitan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Kananga The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kananga () is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The episcopal cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint Joseph Mikalayi in Kazumba. The Pro-cathédrale Saint Clément is in Kananga. History In November 1891, when Père Emeri Cambier arrived at Luluabourg and established a mission. Other mission stations were subsequently founded at St-Trudon de Lusambo, St-Victorien at Bena Makima, St-Antoine de Lusambo, and elsewhere. A hospital was established, as well as, schools and orphanages. The prefecture was served by members of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Scheut (Brussels), and by Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary from Ghent. Prior to 1901, the area was part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Belgian Congo. Begun as a simple mission, on 20 August 1901 it was detached from the vicariate on 26 July 1901 and established as the Mission sui juris of Upper Kassai () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Uvira The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira () is a diocese located in the city of Uvira in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo Leadership * Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013) ''Sede vacante'' (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013) Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002) Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia Bishop Danilo Catarzi Danilo is a given name found in Italian language, Italian, Portuguese language, Portuguese, Spanish language, Spanish and Serbian language, Serbian. Notable people with the name Danilo include: Athletes Footballe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kindu The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kindu () is a diocese located in the cities of Kindu in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 23 April 1956: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kindu from the Apostolic Vicariate of Kongolo and the Apostolic Vicariate of Stanley-ville * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kindu Leadership, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Kindu (Latin Rite) Bishop François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa (18 November 2020 – Present) Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M. Afr (13 February 1965) is a Catholic Church, Roman Catholic prelate who serves as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma, Bishop of Goma since 2019, having been appointed to that position by Pope Francis. Background Ngu ..., M. Afr. (25 April 2007 – 23 April 2019), appointed Bishop of Goma Bishop Paul Mambe Mukanga (15 March 1979 – 26 January 2004) Bishop Albert Onyembo Lomandjo, C.S.Sp. (17 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kasongo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasongo () is a diocese located in the cities of Kasongo in the ecclesiastical province of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu, Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 10 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kasongo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Baudouinville and the Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kasongo Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Kasongo (Latin Church, Latin Rite), below Bishop Placide Lumbamba Ndjibu, M.Afr. (since 11 March 2014) Bishop Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (2 November 1995 – 21 April 2009), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Goma Bishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, Society of Jesus, S.J. (30 April 1990 – 14 March 1995), appointed Archbishop of Bukavu Bishop Timothée Pirigisha Mukombe (29 September 1966 – 30 April 1990) Bishop Noël Mala (5 April 1963 – 31 July 1964) Bishop Richard Cleire, M. Afr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Goma The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma () is a diocese located in the city of Goma in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separated from it by the outlet of the Ruzizi River. It is the capital of the South Kivu P ... in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 30 June 1959: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Goma from Apostolic Vicariate of Bukavu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Goma Bishops * Bishops of Goma Bishop Joseph Mikararanga Busimba (1 March 1960 – 7 September 1974) Bishop Faustin Ngabu (7 September 1974 – 18 March 2010) Bishop Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (18 March 2010 – 23 April 2019) Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M.Afr. (23 April 2019 – present) Coadjutor bishops * Faustin Ngabu (1974) ** Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (2009-2010) See also * Roman Catholicism in the Democr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Butembo-Beni The Roman Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni () is a diocese located in the cities of Butembo and Beni in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 9 April 1934: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Beni in Belgian Congo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Stanley Falls * 9 February 1938: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Beni in Belgian Congo * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Beni in Congo * 7 July 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Beni * 7 February 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Butembo-Beni Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Butembo-Beni (Latin Rite) Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku (since 3 April 1998) Bishop Emmanuel Kataliko (17 May 1966 – 3 March 1997), appointed Archbishop In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Bukavu The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu () is the Metropolitan bishop, Metropolitan Episcopal See, See for the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 26 December 1929: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu from the Apostolic Vicariate of Upper Congo * 10 January 1952: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Costermansville * 6 January 1954: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Bukavu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Bukavu, Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Paix in Bukavu. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Bukavu (Latin Church, Latin Rite), below Archbishop François-Xavier Maroy Rusengo since 26 April 2006 Archbishop Charles Kambale Mbogha, Assumptionists, A.A. (13 March 2001 – 9 October 2005) Archbishop Emmanuel Kataliko (3 March 1997 – 4 October 2000) Archbishop Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Catholic Church In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Catholicism has a major presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. According to the 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom, an estimated 47.3% of the population are Catholic. There are six archdioceses and 41 dioceses. The largest of these is the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. Its archbishop, Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, is the president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar. The impact of the Catholic Church in the DRC is difficult to overestimate. Schatzberg has called it the country's "only truly national institution apart from the state." Besides involving more than 50 percent of the population in its religious services, its schools have educated over 60 percent of the nation's primary school students and more than 40 percent of its secondary students during the 20th century. The church owns and manages an extensive network of hospitals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Lovanium University Lovanium University () was a Catholic university in Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. The university was established in 1954 on the Kimwenza plateau, near Kinshasa. The university continued to function after independence until it was merged into the National University of Zaire in 1971. It can be considered an antecedent of the University of Kinshasa. Early history Before the foundation of Lovanium, the Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968), Catholic University of Louvain already operated multiple institutes for higher education in the Belgian Congo. The ''Fomulac'' (Fondation médicale de l'université de Louvain au Congo), was founded in 1926, with the goal of forming Congolese medical personnel and researchers specialized in tropical medicine. In 1932 the Catholic University of Louvain founded the ''Cadulac'' (Centres agronomiques de l'université de Louvain au Congo) in Kisantu. Cadulac was specialized in agricultural sciences and formed the basis for what was later to bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Luebo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luebo () is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (dedicated to John the Baptist), and it has a former cathedral: Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur (dedicated to the Sacred Heart), also in the city of Luebo. History * Established on 25 April 1959 as Apostolic Vicariate of Luebo, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Luluabourg * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Luebo * On 26 September 1967, it gained territory from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Luluabourg Episcopal ordinaries ''(all Latin Rite)'' ; ''Apostolic Vicar of Luebo'' * Joseph Ngogi Nkongolo (25 April 1959 – 10 November 1959 ''see below''), Titular Bishop of Lebedus (25 April 1959 – 10 November 1959) ; ''Suffragan Bishops of Luebo'' * Joseph Ngogi Nkongolo (''see above'' 10 November 1959 – 3 May 1966), also Apostolic Administra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kole The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kole () 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 Latin Rite may refer to: The Latin Church, a ''sui iuris'' church of the Catholic Church The Latin liturgical rites, a family of Christian rites and uses which includes the Roman Rite The Roman Rite The Roman Rite () is the most common ritua ...), below * Bishop Emery Kibal Nkufi Mansong'loo, C.P. (since 6 May 2015) 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 Vic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kabinda The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabinda () is a Latin suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its cathedral episcopal see is located in the city of Kabinda. History * 24 March 1953: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kabinda from the Apostolic Vicariate of Luluabourg * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kabinda * Lost territory on 33 November 1963 to establish the Apostolic Administration of Mbuji-Mayi * On 10 March 1966, it gained territory from Diocese of Kongolo, and lost territory to Diocese of Kamina * Lost territory again on 12 January 1974 to the above Diocese of Kamina Ordinaries ; Apostolic Vicars of Kabinda * Georges Kettel (24 March 1953 – 10 November 1959), Titular Bishop of Thabraca (24 March 1953 – 10 November 1959) ; Bishops of Kabinda * Georges Kettel (10 November 1959 – 19 December 1968), later Titular Bishop of Caorle Caorle (; ) is a coastal town in the Metropolitan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Kananga The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kananga () is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Kananga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The episcopal cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint Joseph Mikalayi in Kazumba. The Pro-cathédrale Saint Clément is in Kananga. History In November 1891, when Père Emeri Cambier arrived at Luluabourg and established a mission. Other mission stations were subsequently founded at St-Trudon de Lusambo, St-Victorien at Bena Makima, St-Antoine de Lusambo, and elsewhere. A hospital was established, as well as, schools and orphanages. The prefecture was served by members of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Scheut (Brussels), and by Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary from Ghent. Prior to 1901, the area was part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Belgian Congo. Begun as a simple mission, on 20 August 1901 it was detached from the vicariate on 26 July 1901 and established as the Mission sui juris of Upper Kassai () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Uvira The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira () is a diocese located in the city of Uvira in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo Leadership * Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013) ''Sede vacante'' (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013) Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002) Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia Bishop Danilo Catarzi Danilo is a given name found in Italian language, Italian, Portuguese language, Portuguese, Spanish language, Spanish and Serbian language, Serbian. Notable people with the name Danilo include: Athletes Footballe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kindu The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kindu () is a diocese located in the cities of Kindu in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 23 April 1956: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kindu from the Apostolic Vicariate of Kongolo and the Apostolic Vicariate of Stanley-ville * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kindu Leadership, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Kindu (Latin Rite) Bishop François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa (18 November 2020 – Present) Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M. Afr (13 February 1965) is a Catholic Church, Roman Catholic prelate who serves as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma, Bishop of Goma since 2019, having been appointed to that position by Pope Francis. Background Ngu ..., M. Afr. (25 April 2007 – 23 April 2019), appointed Bishop of Goma Bishop Paul Mambe Mukanga (15 March 1979 – 26 January 2004) Bishop Albert Onyembo Lomandjo, C.S.Sp. (17 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kasongo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasongo () is a diocese located in the cities of Kasongo in the ecclesiastical province of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu, Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 10 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kasongo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Baudouinville and the Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Kasongo Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Kasongo (Latin Church, Latin Rite), below Bishop Placide Lumbamba Ndjibu, M.Afr. (since 11 March 2014) Bishop Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (2 November 1995 – 21 April 2009), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Goma Bishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, Society of Jesus, S.J. (30 April 1990 – 14 March 1995), appointed Archbishop of Bukavu Bishop Timothée Pirigisha Mukombe (29 September 1966 – 30 April 1990) Bishop Noël Mala (5 April 1963 – 31 July 1964) Bishop Richard Cleire, M. Afr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Goma The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma () is a diocese located in the city of Goma in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separated from it by the outlet of the Ruzizi River. It is the capital of the South Kivu P ... in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 30 June 1959: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Goma from Apostolic Vicariate of Bukavu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Goma Bishops * Bishops of Goma Bishop Joseph Mikararanga Busimba (1 March 1960 – 7 September 1974) Bishop Faustin Ngabu (7 September 1974 – 18 March 2010) Bishop Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (18 March 2010 – 23 April 2019) Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M.Afr. (23 April 2019 – present) Coadjutor bishops * Faustin Ngabu (1974) ** Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka (2009-2010) See also * Roman Catholicism in the Democr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Butembo-Beni The Roman Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni () is a diocese located in the cities of Butembo and Beni in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 9 April 1934: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Beni in Belgian Congo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Stanley Falls * 9 February 1938: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Beni in Belgian Congo * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Beni in Congo * 7 July 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Beni * 7 February 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Butembo-Beni Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Butembo-Beni (Latin Rite) Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku (since 3 April 1998) Bishop Emmanuel Kataliko (17 May 1966 – 3 March 1997), appointed Archbishop In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Bukavu The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu () is the Metropolitan bishop, Metropolitan Episcopal See, See for the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History * 26 December 1929: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu from the Apostolic Vicariate of Upper Congo * 10 January 1952: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Costermansville * 6 January 1954: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Bukavu * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Bukavu, Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Paix in Bukavu. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Bukavu (Latin Church, Latin Rite), below Archbishop François-Xavier Maroy Rusengo since 26 April 2006 Archbishop Charles Kambale Mbogha, Assumptionists, A.A. (13 March 2001 – 9 October 2005) Archbishop Emmanuel Kataliko (3 March 1997 – 4 October 2000) Archbishop Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]