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    Bishop´s Office

    General Introduction

    Vision Statement

    A Diocese where the spiritual and physical needs of the people of God are realized

    Mission Statement

    “Integral Evangelization of God’s People” through the promotion of effective and efficient pastoral and social programs that appropriately respond to the needs of the people

    Core Values

    1. Holistic Service
    2. Self-reliance
    3. Equality and equity
    4. Promotion of the common good
    5. Sustainable development
    6. Transparency and accountability
    7. Fundamental option for the poor

    Historical Notes

    The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi was established in 1976. It was originally part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Ndola. On 9th April 1959, it was separated from Ndola, and Fr. Rupert Hillerich, OFM Conventual was the first Prefect Apostolic. Fr. Severiano Abidon Potani, OFM Conventual was appointed in 1970 as successor. On 9th December 1976, Solwezi was raised to the status of Diocese and Msgr. Potani became the first Bishop. Bishop Noel O’Regan, SMA succeeded him as the second Bishop on 10th December 1995. He was succeeded by Bishop Alick Banda on 29th July, 2007. The present Bishop, Rt. Rev. Charles Joseph Sampa Kasonde was appointed on 23rd March, 2010 and was consecrated on 29th May 2010 as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Solwezi.