Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umzimkulu (Umzimkulen(sis)) is a diocese centered at the city of Harding in the ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa. It comprises 15 parishes, each with 5-14 outstations - chapels served by missionaries.

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

 * Bishop Pius Bonaventura Dlamini, FFJ (1954.02.21 – 1967.12.14)
 * Fr. Peter Fanyana John Butelezi, OMI (1968 - 1972.07.30) Apostolic Administrator
 * Archbishop Denis Eugene Hurley, OMI (1972 - 1986) Apostolic Administrator
 * Bishop Gerard Sithunywa Ndlovu (1986.12.22 – 1994.08.22)
 * Archbishop Wilfrid Fox Napier, OFM (Cardinal in 2001) (1994.08.22 - 2008.12.31) Apostolic Administrator
 * Bishop, O.S.P.P.E. (since 2008.12.31)