Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi

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Metropolitan Lusaka Cathedral St Daniel Cathedral Bishop Charles Kasonde Country Zambia		Rite Latin Rite Pope Francis Area 88,300 km²
Population - Total - Catholics (as of 2004) 682,191, 67,048 (9.8%) Ecclesiastical province Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi (Latin: Solvezien(sis)) is a diocese located in Solwezi in Zambia.

History

April 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Solwezi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ndola

December 9, 1976: Promoted as Diocese of Solwezi

Bishops of Solwezi (Roman rite)

Bishop Charles Kasonde (Since 2010)

Bishop Alick Banda (2007.05.30 - 2010)

Bishop Noel Charles O'Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 2004.10.01 – 2007.05.30)

Bishop Noel Charles O'Regan, S.M.A. (1995.07.10 – 2004.10.01)

Bishop Noel Charles O'Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 1994 – 1995.07.10)

Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (1976.12.09 – 1993.12.26)

Prefects Apostolic of Solwezi (Roman rite)

Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (Apostolic Administrator 1970.06.09 – 1976.12.09)

Fr. Anselm Myers, O.F.M. Conv. (1969 – 1970.06.09)

Fr. Rupert Hillerich, O.F.M. Conv. (1959 – 1969)

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