Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Bubanza

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza

Roman Catholic diocese in Burundi

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.

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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. [1]
    "Resignations and Appointments, 01.04.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.


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