Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza

Roman Catholic diocese in Burundi

3°04′58″S 29°23′39″E / 3.0828°S 29.3942°E / -3.0828; 29.3942StatisticsArea2,712 km2 (1,047 sq mi)Population
- Total
- Catholics(as of 2004)
632,218
2,712 (52.5%)InformationRiteLatin RiteCurrent leadershipPopeFrancisBishops emeritusJean Ntagwarara

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza (Latin: Bubantin(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Bubanza in the ecclesiastical province of Bujumbura in Burundi.

History

  • June 7, 1980: Established as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza from the then-Roman Catholic Diocese of Bujumbura

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Christ Roi (Cathedral of Christ the King) in Bubanza.

Leadership

Bishops of Bubanza
  • Evariste Ngoyagoye (June 7, 1980 – April 21, 1997), appointed Bishop of Bujumbura
  • Jean Ntagwarara (October 24, 1997 – April 1, 2023)[1]
Coadjutor bishop
  • Georges Bizimana (2013-2019), did not succeed to see; appointed Bishop of Ngozi

See also

References

  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 01.04.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  • GCatholic.org
  • Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]


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