Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata

Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata
Diocese of Chipata
Dioecesis Chipatensis
Location
Country Zambia
Metropolitan Lusaka
Statistics
Area 69,106 km2 (26,682 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
1,381,000
315,130 (22.8%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu
Auxiliary Bishop Benjamin Phiri, Auxiliary Bishop-elect

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata (Latin: Chipaten(sis)) is a diocese located in Chipata in Zambia.

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History

  • July 1, 1937: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Fort Jameson from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa in Malawi
  • May 7, 1953: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Fort Jameson
  • April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Fort Jameson
  • April 15, 1968: Renamed as Diocese of Chipata

Leadership

  • Bishops of Chipata (Roman rite)
    • Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu (since 2002.12.23)
    • Archbishop Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (1970.11.11 – 1996.11.30)
    • Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (1968.04.15 – 1970.11.11)
  • Bishops of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (1959.04.25 – 1968.04.15)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (1953.05.07 – 1959.04.25)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (1947.03.07 – 1953.05.07)
    • Fr. Fernand Martin, M. Afr. (Apostolic Administrator 1946 – 1947.03.07)
    • Fr. Fernand Martin, M. Afr. (1937.12.17 – 1946)

See also

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