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Who was the first Catholic bishop in Zambia?
Bishop Abdon Potani OFM
There have been four Bishops of Solwezi diocese. The first Bishop was Bishop Abdon Potani OFM Conv.
How many Cardinals has Pope Francis appointed?
He has created 101 cardinals from 58 countries, 19 of which had never been represented in the College of Cardinals, and the first Scandinavian since the Reformation. Following the 2020 consistory, 73 of the cardinal electors had been appointed by Francis, 39 by Pope Benedict XVI, and 16 by Pope John Paul II.
How many bishops are in Zambia?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka
| Archdiocese of Lusaka Archidioecesis Lusakensis | |
|---|---|
| Secular priests | 81 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Archbishop | Alick Banda |
What does the Catholic Diocese of Ndola do?
The Catholic Diocese of Ndola in partnership with The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is implementing a project titled “BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO CLIMATIC SHOCKS THROUGH IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY, CARING PRACTICES FOR VUNERABLE GROUPS, AND SANITATION AND HYGIENE PRACTICES …
Where did the name Ndola come from in Zambia?
It is also home to Zambia’s first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. What is now Ndola was first inhabited by the Lamba people led by Senior Chief Chiwala, in the 1600s, migrants from what is now DR Congo. The name Ndola is derived from the river, which originates in the Kaloko Hills and drains in the Kafubu river.
How many Catholics are in the Los Angeles Archdiocese?
Statistics by Diocese by Catholic Population (Click on the column title to sort by that column) Catholics Population Percent Catholic Diocese Year Source 1 4,174,304 11,096,200 37.62% Los Angeles(Archdiocese) 2004 ap2005 2 2,521,087 5,602,418 45.00% New York(Archdiocese)
Where is Ndola on the border with DR Congo?
It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia’s first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. What is now Ndola was first inhabited by the Lamba people led by Senior Chief Chiwala, in the 1600s, migrants from what is now DR Congo.