Roman Catholic Diocese of Qacha's Nek

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Qacha's Nek (Latin: Qachasneken(sis)) is a diocese located in the town of Qacha’s Nek in the Ecclesiastical province of Maseru in Lesotho.

Diocese of Qacha’s Nek

Dioecesis Qachasnekensis
Location
CountryLesotho
MetropolitanMaseru
Statistics
Area11,409 km2 (4,405 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
382,933
189,551 (49.5%)
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Holy Redeemer
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJoseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I.

History

  • January 3, 1961: Established as Diocese of Qacha’s Nek from Diocese of Maseru

Leadership

Bishops of Qacha’s Nek
  • Joseph Delphis Des Rosiers, O.M.I. (January 3, 1961 – 1981)
  • Evaristus Thatho Bitsoane (1981-2010)
  • Joseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I. (June 19, 2013 -)

See also

Sources

30.1154°S 28.6953°E / -30.1154; 28.6953

Villa Maria Catholic Church at Mokanametsong, Quthing


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