The Roman Catholic Diocese of IsiroâÂÂNiangara () is a diocese located in the cities of IsiroâÂÂNiangara in the ecclesiastical province of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 18 December 1911: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Eastern Uélé from the Apostolic Prefecture of Uélé
- 6 May 1924: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Uélé
- 14 December 1926: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Niangara
- 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Niangara
- 23 March 1970: Renamed as Diocese of Isiro â Niangara
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of IsiroâÂÂNiangara (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia (1 February 2003 - 16 July 2024)
- Bishop , A.A. (6 December 1995 â 13 March 2001), appointed Archbishop of Bukavu
- Bishop Emile Aiti Waro LeruâÂÂa (25 September 1989 â 24 March 1994)
- Bishop Ambroise Uma Arakayo Amabe (19 February 1976 â 1 April 1989)
- Bishop François Oddo de Wilde, O.P. (23 March 1970 â 19 February 1976); see below
- Bishop of Niangara (Latin Rite), below
- Bishop François Oddo de Wilde, O.P. (10 November 1959 â 23 March 1970); see above & below
- Vicars Apostolic of Niangara (Roman rite), below
- Bishop François Oddo de Wilde, O.P. (11 March 1948 â 10 November 1959); see above
- Bishop Robert Costanzo Lagae, O.P. (18 December 1924 â February 1948)
- Prefects Apostolic of Eastern Uélé (Latin Rite), below
- Fr. Emilio Rolin, O.P. (1922 â 1924)
- Fr. Reginaldo van Schoote, O.P. (16 January 1912 â 28 April 1922)
Coadjutor bishop
Another priest of this diocese who became bishop
See also
Sources