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.

Roman Catholic Records
République démocratique du Congo, Bas Congo, Lemfu, Saint Henri de Lemfu registres paroissiaux, 1899-2015

République démocratique du Congo, Bas-Congo, KasanguluParoisse Saint Joseph, 1927-2016

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