Bishop-elect Ignatius Chama was named Bishop of Mpika, Zambia.
The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop Telesphore George Mpundu was named Coadjutor Archbishop of Lusaka in October 2004.
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17 July 2008
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- Ladaria Ferrer named Doctrine of the Faith Secretary
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