Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza
Roman Catholic diocese in Burundi
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- Catholics
632,218
2,712 (52.5%)
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
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 01.04.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
External links
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
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