| Diocese of Budjala Dioecesis Budialaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Metropolitan | Mbandaka-Bikoro |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 50,000 km (19,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2006) 1,135,278 562,335 (49.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Philibert Tembo Nlandu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Budjala (Latin: Budialaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Budjala in the ecclesiastical province of Mbandaka-Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 25 November 1964: Established as Diocese of Budjala from the Diocese of Lisala
Bishops
- Bishops of Budjala (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Philibert Tembo Nlandu (since 22 October 2009)
- Bishop Joseph Bolangi Egwanga Ediba Tasame (24 January 1974 - 2009)
- Bishop François van den Berghe, C.I.C.M. (25 November 1964 – 1974)
Coadjutor bishop
- Philibert Tembo Nlandu, C.I.C.M. (2007-2009)
See also
Sources
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