Roman Catholic Diocese of Kinkala
| Diocese of Kinkala Dioecesis Kinkalanus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Ecclesiastical province | Archdiocese of Brazzaville |
| Metropolitan | Kinkala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 88,500 (59.8%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | October 3, 1987 (29 years ago) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop |
Louis Portella Mbuyu Bishop of Kinkala |
| Metropolitan Archbishop |
Anatole Milandou Archbishop of Brazzaville |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kinkala (Latin: Dioecesis Kinkalanus) is a diocese located in the city of Kinkala in the ecclesiastical province of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo.
History
On October 3, 1987, the diocese was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Brazzaville.
Leadership
- Bishop Louis Portella Mbuyu (October 16, 2001 – present)
- Archbishop Anatole Milandou (October 3, 1987 – January 23, 2001)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 4°21′47″S 14°45′21″E / 4.3631°S 14.7557°E
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