| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | South Africa |
| Metropolitan: | Durban |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 15,275 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,894,680 (2004) 141,363 (7.5%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Stanisław Jan Dziuba |
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
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- 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)
See also
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