Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Ruyigi

Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi

Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi

Roman Catholic diocese in Burundi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi (Latin: Ruyigen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ruyigi in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.

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History

  • April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and Diocese of Ngozi

Bishops

  • Bishops of Ruyigi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
    • Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (since October 30, 2010)
    • Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (April 19, 1980 – October 30, 2010)
    • Bishop Joachim Ruhuna (April 13, 1973 – March 28, 1980), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Gitega

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

Joachim Ntahondereye, appointed Bishop of Muyinga in 2002

See also

References


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