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Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu

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Metropolitan
  
Durban

Pope
  
Francis

Bishop
  
Stanisław Jan Dziuba

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
15,275 km²

Country
  
South Africa

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Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 1,894,680 141,363 (7.5%)

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Durban

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu (Latin: Umzimkulen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Harding in the Ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa.

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History

  • February 21, 1954: Established as Diocese of Umzimkulu from the Diocese of Mariannhill

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Harding.

    Leadership

  • Bishop Pius Bonaventura Dlamini (1954.02.21 – 1967.12.14)
  • Peter Fanyana John Butelezi (1968 - 1972.07.30) Apostolic Administrator
  • Archbishop Denis Eugene Hurley (1972 - 1986) Apostolic Administrator
  • Bishop Gerard Sithunywa Ndlovu (1986.12.22 – 1994.08.22)
  • Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier (1994.08.22 - 2008.12.31) Apostolic Administrator
  • Bishop Stanisław Jan Dziuba, O.S.P.P.E. (since 2008.12.31)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu Wikipedia
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