The Diocese of Bokungu–Ikela (Latin: Dioecesis corruptionis-Ikela, French: Diocèse catholique romain de Bokungu-Ikela) is a diocese located in the city of Bokungu–Ikela in the ecclesiastical province of Mbandaka-Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History 11 September 1961: Established as Diocese of Ikela from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Coquilhatville 16 June 1967: Renamed as Diocese of Bokungu – Ikela / Bokunguen(sis) (Latin)
Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order Bishops of Bokungu–Ikela, below Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu, M.S.C. (13 May 2019 – present) Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (22 November 2004 – 25 November 2018), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro 12 November 2016 but continued here as Apostolic Administrator; future Cardinal Joseph Mokobe Ndjoku (6 December 1993 – 9 November 2001), appointed Bishop of Basankusu Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (18 March 1982 – 11 October 1991), appointed Archbishop of Mbandaka-Bikoro Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (16 June 1967 – 1982); see below Bishop of Ikela, below Joseph Weigl, M.S.C. (11 September 1961 – 16 June 1967); see above
Auxiliary bishop Joseph Kumuondala Mbimba (1980-1982), appointed Bishop here
See also Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sources GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy