Friday, June 14, 2013

Our Diocese

The Mongu Diocese was created on June 14, 1997. Up until then, Mongu was part of the Livingstone Diocese. The first bishop of the Diocese of Mongu, Paul Duffy, O.M.I., received his Episcopal ordination on August 31, 1997 who passed away in 2011. The current  is Bishop Evans Chinyama Chinyemba OMI.

Parishes in the diocese of Mongu: The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes (Mongu Township), St. John the Evangelist (Katongo), St. Francis (Malengwa), St. Agatha (Kauplanga), St. Martin (Kaoma), St. Lawrence of Brindisi (Limulunga), Sancta Maria (Lukulu), St. Joseph (Mangango), St. Michael (Nalionwa-kalabo), St. Jude (Senanga) and St., Gabriel (Namushakende).

Zambia Association of Sisterhood (ZAS)

To promote the spiritual and human development of the Sisters by enabling them to fulfill their purpose, to assist them to give effective service to the Church and to the nation, and to foster communication between Congregations. Mongu Branch meets three times a year. All professed Sisters are eligible for membership.

Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy (AZADCC)

Providing all the priests of the Diocese with a forum wherein issues affecting priesthood and ministry. Discussions and recommendations are made to harmonize and formalize the members concerns. The group, including the Bishop, meets quarterly.