The Diocese of Kolwezi celebrated October 18, 2009 at Kanzenze inside the Little Séminairre, the closure of the centennial year of his evangelism. Mass, center of the protests was chaired by Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa, current Bishop of the Diocese. Many devotees mostly from Kolwezi attended the cérémonies.Parmi guests arrived for the occasion to Kanzenze, it is worth noting the presence of Monsignor Floribert Songasonga, Archbishop of Lubumbashi and Kolwezi former bishop, and that Mrs. Mayor of the city of Kolwezi and several other peronnalités. More than 50 priests were present for the concelebrated mass. This is our opportunity to present faithful of the diocese and researchers and others who have an interest in our Diocese Cerain, the history of this portion of the Roman Catholic Church.
I. HISTORY
Evangelization of the Diocese of Kolwezi began Kanzenze (Kolwezi 56km) in 1909. This was the work of the Fathers of the Congregation of Scheut. They were already established in the Kasai to near Mikalayi Luluabourg (present Kananga) since 1891. The Missionaries of Scheut began in 1909 to evangelize the country Kanzenze: Father CAMBIER was the first pioneer to arrive in Kanzenze. But the real founders of this mission were Fathers Vandermolen Instead, Vance and brother Hippolyte PROUD. They arrived at the Etoile du Congo (Lubumbashi) 6 March and September 1909, they reached Ruwe (Kolwezi). It was in October 1909 they finally reached Kanzenze. Fathers Scheutistes showed little enthusiasm for this mission located hundreds of miles Mikalayi. The letters P. Vandermolen at that time always express the complaints Kanzenze has a low population density, is a village far from great Mission of Scheutistes, etc..
However, these fathers are going to work for a decade and were replaced by the congregation of the Franciscans.
June 15, 1920, the Propaganda Fide (Rome) instructs the Franciscan Fathers to visit the Middle-Katanga region Lulua (which corresponds to part of the current Diocese of Kolwezi) . Indeed, Cardinal VAN ROSSUM had reported to Rome a rapid expansion of Protestantism in the region. Specifically, he wrote that: "The Protestants spread their pernicious teachings in this area. We can not observe it passively for a long time. The Belgian Cardinal received a favorable response from Rome. In June 1920 he handed the Very Reverend Father Albert Lismont, Provincial Minister of Belgium a letter in which he begged him to send many missionaries to this region. A few months later, Father Theophilus TIELEMANS another Father and sailed for the Congo. It was on 1 October 1920. They did not arrive in Katanga, and specifically Kanzenze, in April 1921 via Matadi. other hand, having left Europe in mid-November 1920 and making their entrance through Africa South (Cape Town), the Franciscan Fathers and Sabin Valentin STAPPERS SERNEELS and the Brothers and Justin Remi BOEVER OF COSTER Katangans already trod the ground December 15, 1920. They settled in the deserted mission Kanzenze Scheutistes some time ago. Two other fathers will join the team Stappers Father: This is Father Florentine De Smedt and Ernest Van Avermaet. In 1922, the Franciscans founded the mission Sandoa. With these two mission stations, the Holy See thought it appropriate to build this country Prefecture. It was called Prefecture Apostolic of Lulua-Central Katanga, was the 18 July 1922. Father Valentin STAPPERS was appointed Prefect Apostolic.
work quickly evolved, other mission stations will emerge: KAFAKUMBA in 1925, POST-Dilolo KAPANGA in 1927 and 1929. It should be noted that Protestants were already working at Methodist Kapanga (Musumba) since 1913. The Apostolic Prefect
moved to Luabo (Kamina) which was transferred the seat of the Prefecture. The whole area of Kamina (with Bukama, Kabondo Kayeye, Kinkondja, etc.). Was, in fact Prefecture.
The Holy noticed the good evolution of this situation and to reward enthusiasm missionary, he passed the Franciscan mission of Lulua-Katanga Central status to that of Prefecture Apostolic Vicariate, February 26, 1934. STAPPERS Bishop was appointed the same day Vicar Apostolic and Father VQN AVERMAETE, Pro-Vicar and Vicar Delegate.
The first ordinations of priests will involve indigenous in 1945, when the Abbot Barthelemy MALUNG (originally from Kamina) will be ordained priest 27 July 1947 when it was the turn of the Abbot Makondo Sabin (born Kasaj) to be ordered.
In 1950, Monsignor STAPPERS had to resign, he was replaced June 25, 1950 by Father Victor Petrus Keuppens. On 10 December 1959, the Vicariate of Lulua-Katanga Central is established Diocese of Kamina, including the District of Upper Lomami, the City and the District of Kolwezi Lualaba.
In 1967, Monsignor Victor Keuppens began the steps that should lead to the splitting of the vast Diocese of Kamina in two parts: the Diocese of Kamina Kamina with its headquarters in the Diocese of Kolwezi and having its headquarters in the mining town of Kolwezi and Also includes the city ke Kolwezi territories Mutshatsha of Dilolo, Sando and Kapanga.
March 11, 1971, by the Bull "Ad perpetuam Rei Memoriam" of Pope Paul VI, the Diocese of Kolwezi is formed. March 18, 1971, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kinshasa, TORPIGLIANI Bishop announced that the Holy See erected the Diocese of Kolwezi, detached from that of Kamina. The Holy See moved Monsignor Victor Keuppens Headquarters Kolwezi and appointed Monsignor Barthelemy MALUNG same day, Bishop of Kamina. From 18 to 19 November 1971, stood for a Priests' Council in Kolwezi, in which Michael was elected Bishop Mutebi Nawej Vicar General of the Diocese of Kolwezi.
24 August 1974, Monsignor Floribert Songasonga is holy Bishop of the Diocese of Kolwezi by Cardinal Joseph Malula at the Theatre de la Verdure in the City Gecamines / Kolwezi. Monsignor Songasonga remain at the head of the Diocese until 1998, when he was transferred to Lubumbashi as Archbishop. For two years, the Diocese of Kolwezi will be headed by a Diocesan Administrator, Monsignor Damien LIKATENU.
is December 8, 2000 that Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa is appointed by Rome as a new Kolwezi. Former Bishop of the Diocese of Manono, Bishop Nestor Ngoy is transferred to Kolwezi by Pope John Paul II and is invested at the Theatre de la Verdure March 25, 2001.
On 18 October 2009, the Diocese celebrated Kanzenze, its 100 years of evangelization.
II. The religious
A. STAFF MALE
1. The Franciscan Fathers (Brothers of the Order of Friars Minor OFM): They came to the Diocese of Kolwezi in 1920. Today, the Franciscans hold only two posts of mission in Kolwezi and Dilolo-Post. They also take a training institute for priests Scholasticate Blessed John XXIII in Kolwezi.
2. Salvatorian Fathers: They came to the Diocese of Kolwezi in Kapanga in 1955 they replaced the Franciscan Fathers.
3. The Salesians of Don Bosco called in 1957 to handle the Mutoshi Technical Institute (Union Miniere du Haut Katanga), they ended up spending in direct pastoral, especially workers in the City and District Mutoshi Mutoshi-Mariapolis. It is 1993 that the Salesians have permanently left Kolwezi.
4. The Holy Ghost Fathers: started their apostolate in Kolwezi in 2001
5. Diocesan Priests (Abbots) Belgium: Kanzenze worked at the Minor Seminary and Rev. Fernand Henderickx who worked Dilolo Gare then came in Kolwezi, where he began building the St. Kizito Parish in City KASULO.
6. Diocesan Indigenous They are today the most important personal number with 66 priests ordained in the Diocese of which 37 work. The first native priest was ordained Abbot Makondo Sabin in 1947 and was originally from Kasaj.
B. STAFF FEMALE
1. The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary (International): they arrived in 1926 Sandoa then settled in Dilolo-Post in 1927 and in 1948 Kapanga.
2. The Sisters of Pittem (Belgium): they settled in Kolwezi in 1936. This congregation already closed its doors to the Diocese.
3. The Canonesses Saint Augustine Sisters of Notre Dame (French): They arrived in 1940 and involved especially schools for girls
4. The Sisters of Mary Immaculate Auxiliatrices (MAI) (Congolese): a Diocesan Congregation founded by Monsignor Valentin Stappers 1942. She works in hospitals, schools and also worked at the company Gecamines.
5. Les Demoiselles AFI: Since 1946, only one member is still present. Formerly the Association for the ladies is now strengthened by including men (Fraternal Association International).
6. The Sisters Hospitallers of Lier (Belgium): Kasaj installed since 1955, and in Kisenge Mutshatsha. The congregation no longer exists in the Diocese, their convents were transferred to the Sisters Auxiliatrices.
7. Salvatorian Sisters (International): Check the diocese in 1958 to Kapanga. They are now a flourishing congregation in the Diocese of Kolwezi.
8. The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Sisters of Kongolo) (Congolese): working with Gecamines training school girls seamstresses. They came in Kolwezi in 1962 following the tragic events of Kongolo.
9. The Sisters of the Infant Jesus (Congolese): Wamba came in 1965 after the martyrdom of Sister Anuarite, they will remain until 1974 in Kolwezi
10. The Sisters Servants of St. Joseph (English) arrived in 1966, they will close in 1975 and replaced by the Sisters of Mary of Purity
11. The Sisters of Purity of Mary (English): They take over from the Sisters, Servants in 1975, they work mainly in schools and hospitals to Kafakumba e Kanzenze
12. The Sisters Franciscan of the Reign of Jesus (Sisters of Sola): Since 2004
13. The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy: The Sisters are coming to Diocesan Kipushi Kolwezi in 2006. They replaced the Sisters Salvatorian to the Boarding for Girls Technical Institute Mutoshi.
III. THE WORKS
1. Le Petit Séminaire Saint Paul Kanzenze
Created in 1929 by Bishop Valentin Stappers, he first worked at Luabo near Kamina, then in the territory of Kafakumba Sandoa and finally, Kanzenze established since 1953.
2. Catechetical Center Ntita Kapanga to: Created by the Salvatorian Fathers in 1973, the Center includes 16 residential houses, offices and Executive Boardroom. It was directed towards the training of catechists, animators volunteers for missions Kapanga, Sando and Dilolo. From 1973 to 1980, the Centre has trained over 200 catechists and village leaders. Today it has stopped working.
3. The Scholasticate Blessed John XXXIII: work of the Franciscans, the institution provides training for candidates for the priesthood Franciscan congregations, and Salvatorian Spiritan.
4. Radio Malkia: Established by August 22, 2002 Bishop Nestor. It covers the town of Kolwezi and its surroundings.
5. Coordination of Catholic Schools under agreement: it manages to Catholic education throughout the diocese. There are 185 primary schools, secondary and vocational teachers and over 1800 staff and 65,000 students.
6. Hospitals: There are six hospitals and eight clinics run by the BDOM (Diocesan Office of medical works.
7. The Diocesan Office for Development: Development is responsible for projects in the Diocese
8. Caritas.
The Diocese of Kolwezi area of 105 000 km2 and includes 35 parishes and missions.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kalenda Alain Ket, History of the Mission of Kapanga, Kolwezi, 2001.
Mutombo Mwana, The Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Lubumbashi (1910-1986), nd.
The Archives of the Diocese of Kolwezi.
Archives Mission Ntita at Kapanga.
Archives of Blessed John XXIII Scholasticate Kolwezi.
The Bishop Nestor Ngoy speech to Kanzenze during the centennial celebration of the Diocese of Kolwezi.
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