Roman Catholic Diocese of Doruma–Dungu
| Diocese of Doruma–Dungu Dioecesis Dorumaensis-Dunguensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
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| Metropolitan | Kisangani |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 44,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 200,000 105,000 (52.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Richard Domba Mady |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Doruma–Dungu (Latin: Dorumaën(sis) – Dunguen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Doruma–Dungu in the Ecclesiastical province of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- February 24, 1958: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Doruma from the Apostolic Vicariate of Niangara
- September 26, 1967: Promoted as Diocese of Doruma
- July 3, 1970: Renamed as Diocese of Doruma – Dungu
Leadership
- Bishops of Doruma–Dungu (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Richard Domba Mady (since 1994.03.14)
- Bishop Emile Aiti Waro Leru’a (1983.05.07 – 1989.09.25)
- Bishop Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (1970.07.03 – 1983.05.07)
- Bishops of Doruma (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (1967.09.26 – 1970.07.03)
- Prefects Apostolic of Doruma (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (1958.11.13 – 1967.09.26)
See also
Sources
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