Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi

• 12 May 1925: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Upper Luapula from the Apostolic Prefecture of Katanga • 14 November 1939: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Sakania • 10 November 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Sakania • 13 November 1976: Gained territory from Archdiocese of Lubumbashi • 5 March 1977: Renamed as Diocese of Sakania – Kipushi ==Leadership, in reverse chronological order==

• Bishops of Sakania–Kipushi (Latin Rite), below • Bishop Gaston Kashala Ruwezi, S.D.B. (since 7 April 2004) • Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (5 March 1977 – 21 December 2001); see below • Bishops of Sakania (Latin rite), below • Bishop Elie Amsini Kiswaya (20 November 1975 – 5 March 1977); see above • Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (10 November 1959 – 15 June 1973); see below • Vicars Apostolic of Sakania (Latin rite) • Bishop Petrus Frans Lehaen, S.D.B. (12 February 1959 – 10 November 1959); see above • Bishop René van Heusden, S.D.B. (13 February 1947 – 22 March 1958) • Bishop Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 November 1939 – 15 March 1946); see below • Prefect Apostolic of Upper Luapula (Latin rite) • Father Jose Sak, S.D.B. (14 July 1925 – 14 November 1939); see above ==See also==