Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata

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

Diocese of Chipata

Dioecesis Chipatensis
Location
Country Zambia
MetropolitanLusaka
Statistics
Area69,106 km2 (26,682 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
1,381,000
315,130 (22.8%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopGeorge Cosmas Zumaire Lungu

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

Bishops

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

Auxiliary Bishop

  • Benjamin S. Phiri (2011-2020), appointed Bishop of Ndola)

See also

Sources

13.6333°S 32.6571°E / -13.6333; 32.6571


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