Roman Catholic Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela
| Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela Dioecesis Bokunguensis-Ikelaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Mbandaka-Bikoro |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 42,000 km2 (16,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 617,000 49,351 (8.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela (Latin: Bokunguen(sis)-Ikelaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bokungu–Ikela in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbandaka-Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- September 11, 1961: Established as Diocese of Ikela from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Coquilhatville
- June 16, 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Bokungu – Ikela / Bokunguen(sis) (Latin)
Leadership
- Bishops of Bokungu–Ikela (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (since 2004.11.22)
- Bishop Joseph Mokobe Ndjoku (1993.12.06 – 2001.11.09)
- Archbishop Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (1982.03.18 – 1991.10.11)
- Bishop Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (1967.06.16 – 1982)
- Bishops of Ikela (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (1961.09.11 – 1967.06.16)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°36′22″S 22°18′45″E / 0.6061°S 22.3125°E
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