Léon Lesambo Ndamwize
Léon Lesambo Ndamwize (born June 21, 1929 in Mushie ) is former bishop of Inongo .
Life
Léon Lesambo Ndamwize was ordained a priest on July 21, 1956 and was incardinated in the clergy of the Inongo diocese . Paul VI appointed him Bishop of Inongo on June 12, 1967 .
The apostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Rwanda and Burundi Émile André Jean-Marie Maury donated him episcopal ordination on October 15 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Jan Van Cauwelaert C.ICM , Bishop Emeritus of Inongo and Martin-Léonard Bakole wa Ilunga , Archbishop of Luluabourg .
On July 27, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Van Cauwelaert CICM |
Bishop of Inongo 1967-2005 |
Philippe Nkiere Keana CICM |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lesambo Ndamwize, Léon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Congolese clergyman, former bishop of Inongo |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 21, 1929 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mushie |