Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Doruma–Dungu

Roman Catholic Diocese of Doruma–Dungu

Roman Catholic Diocese of Doruma–Dungu

Roman Catholic diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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.

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History

  • 24 February 1958: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Doruma from the Apostolic Vicariate of Niangara
  • 26 September 1967: Promoted as Diocese of Doruma
  • 3 July 1970: Renamed as Diocese of Doruma – Dungu

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

  • Bishops of Doruma–Dungu (Latin Rite), below
    • Bishop Emile Mushosho Matabaro (24 October 2022 – present)
    • Bishop Richard Domba Mady (14 March 1994 – 3 July 2021)
    • Bishop Emile Aiti Waro Leru’a (7 May 1983 – 25 September 1989)
    • Bishop Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (3 July 1970 – 7 May 1983); see below
  • Bishop of Doruma (Latin Rite), below
    • Bishop Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (26 September 1967 – 3 July 1970); see above & below
  • Prefect Apostolic of Doruma (Latin Rite), below
    • Father Guillaume van den Elzen, O.S.A. (13 November 1958 – 26 September 1967); see above

Coadjutor bishop

  • Emile Aiti Waro Leru’a (1978-1983)

See also

Sources

3.6023°N 28.5671°E / 3.6023; 28.5671


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