Elie Amsini Kiswaya
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Elie Amsini Kiswaya was a Congolese bishop
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
from March 5, 1977 until December 21, 2001. He was succeeded by Bishop Gaston Kashala Ruwezi. Kiswaya died on December 11, 2008 at the age fof 80.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sakania–Kipushi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
from March 5, 1977 until December 21, 2001. He was succeeded by Bishop Gaston Kashala Ruwezi. Kiswaya died on December 11, 2008 at the age fof 80.