Diocese of Nkayi Dioecesis Nkayiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan | Pointe-Noire |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 59,140 km2 (22,830 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 490,000 250,000 (51.0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathédrale Saint Louis |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Daniel Mizonzo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkayi (Latin : Nkayien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nkayi in the Ecclesiastical province of Pointe-Noire in the Republic of the Congo.
Coordinates: 4°10′54″S13°17′30″E / 4.1817°S 13.2918°E
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