Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi (Solvezien(sis)) is a diocese located in Solwezi in Zambia.

History

 * April 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Solwezi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ndola
 * December 9, 1976: Promoted as Diocese of Solwezi

Leadership

 * Prefects Apostolic of Solwezi (Roman rite)
 * Fr. Rupert Hillerich, O.F.M. Conv. (1959 – 1969)
 * Fr. Anselm Myers, O.F.M. Conv. (1969 – 1970.06.09)
 * Fr. Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (Apostolic Administrator 1970.06.09 – 1976.12.09 see below)
 * Bishops of Solwezi (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Severinah Abdon Potani, O.F.M. Conv. (see above 1976.12.09 – 1993.12.26)
 * Bishop Noel Charles O'Regan, S.M.A. (Apostolic Administrator 1994 – 1995.07.10); (1995.07.10 – 2004.10.01), appointed Bishop of Ndola; (Apostolic Administrator 2004.10.01 – 2007.05.30)
 * Bishop Alick Banda (2007.05.30 - 2009.11.13), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Ndola
 * Bishop Charles Kasonde (since 2010.03.23)