Diocese of Nkayi Dioecesis Nkayiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Pointe-Noire |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 59,140 km2 (22,830 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 490,000 250,000 (51.0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathédrale Saint Louis |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Daniel Mizonzo |
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
Sources
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