Roman Catholic Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela

The Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela (Latin: Dioecesis corruptionis-Ikela, French: Diocèse catholique romain de Bokungu-Ikela) is a diocese located in the city of Bokungu–Ikela in the ecclesiastical province of Mbandaka-Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

 * 11 September 1961: Established as Diocese of Ikela from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Coquilhatville
 * 16 June 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Bokungu – Ikela / Bokunguen(sis) (Latin)

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

 * Bishops of Bokungu–Ikela, below
 * Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu, M.S.C. (13 May 2019 – present)
 * Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (22 November 2004 – 25 November 2018), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro 12 November 2016 but continued here as Apostolic Administrator; future Cardinal
 * Joseph Mokobe Ndjoku (6 December 1993 – 9 November 2001), appointed Bishop of Basankusu
 * Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (18 March 1982 – 11 October 1991), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro
 * Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (16 June 1967 – 1982); see below
 * Bishop of Ikela, below
 * Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (11 September 1961 – 16 June 1967); see above

Auxiliary bishop

 * Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (1980-1982), appointed Bishop here