Republic of the Congo Church Records

For information about records for non-Christian religions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, go to the Religious Records page.

Historical Background
Christianity, which accounts for about 79% of the population, is by far the largest religion in the country. Approximately 38% of the Democratic Republic of the Congo identify as Protestants. The first Protestant missions were established in 1878. Most Protestant churches are a part of the Church of Christ in the Congo (CCC), which is a large union of many different denominations in the Congo.

Online Resources and Websites

 * 1906-1936: République démocratique du Congo, Bas-Congo, Kisantu, Paroisse Notre Dame de Sept Douleurs, 1894-2016 at FamilySearch Catalog – images

Historical Background
About half of all Congolese people are Catholic, making it the largest religion in the country. The Catholic church is the majority religion largely because Belgium colonized the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 19th century. During the colonial period, the Belgian government supported the Catholic churches missionaries, schools, and hospitals.