Roman Catholic Diocese of Qacha’s Nek
| Diocese of Qacha’s Nek Dioecesis Qachasnekensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Metropolitan | Maseru |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,409 km2 (4,405 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 382,933 189,551 (49.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede vacante |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Qacha’s Nek (Latin: Qachasneken(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Qacha’s Nek in the Ecclesiastical province of Maseru in Lesotho.
History
- January 3, 1961: Established as Diocese of Qacha’s Nek from Diocese of Maseru
Leadership
- Bishops of Qacha’s Nek (Roman rite)
- Bishop Evaristus Thatho Bitsoane (1981-2010)
- Bishop Joseph Delphis Des Rosiers, O.M.I. (1961.01.03 – 1981)
See also
Sources
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