Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi (Sakanien(sis) – Kipushien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sakania–Kipushi in the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

 * 12 May 1925: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Upper Luapula from the Apostolic Prefecture of Katanga
 * 14 November 1939: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Sakania
 * 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Sakania
 * 13 November 1976: Gained territory from Archdiocese of Lubumbashi
 * 5 March 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Sakania – Kipushi

Leadership, in reverse chronological order

 * Bishops of Sakania–Kipushi (Latin Rite), below
 * Bishop Gaston Kashala Ruwezi, S.D.B. (since 7 April 2004)
 * Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (5 March 1977 – 21 December 2001); see below
 * Bishops of Sakania (Latin rite), below
 * Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (20 November 1975 – 5 March 1977); see above
 * Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (10 November 1959 – 15 June 1973); see below
 * Vicars Apostolic of Sakania (Latin rite)
 * Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (12 February 1959 – 10 November 1959); see above
 * Bishop René van Heusden, S.D.B. (13 February 1947 – 22 March 1958)
 * Bishop Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 November 1939 – 15 March 1946); see below
 * Prefect Apostolic of Upper Luapula (Latin rite)
 * Father Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 July 1925 – 14 November 1939); see above