Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chipata (Chipaten(sis)) is a diocese located in Chipata in Zambia.

History

 * July 1, 1937: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Fort Jameson from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa in Malawi
 * May 7, 1953: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Fort Jameson
 * April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Fort Jameson
 * April 15, 1968: Renamed as Diocese of Chipata

Bishops

 * Prefects Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
 * Fr. Fernand Martin, M. Afr. (1937.12.17 – 1946; Apostolic Administrator 1946 – 1947.03.07)
 * Fr. Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (1947.03.07 – 1953.05.07 see below)
 * Vicar Apostolic of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1953.05.07 – 1959.04.25 see below)
 * Bishops of Fort Jameson (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1959.04.25 – 1968.04.15 see below)
 * Bishops of Chipata (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Firmin Courtemanche, M. Afr. (see above 1968.04.15 – 1970.11.11)
 * Bishop Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (1970.11.11 – 1996.11.30), appointed Archbishop of Lusaka; future Cardinal
 * Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu (since 2002.12.23)

Auxiliary Bishop

 * Benjamin S. Phiri (2011-2020), appointed Bishop of Ndola)