Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Uvira

Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira

Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira

Roman Catholic diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira (Latin: Uviraën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Uvira in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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History

  • 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo

Leadership

  • Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order
    • Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013)
    • Sede vacante (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013)
    • Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi
    • Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002)
    • Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia
    • Bishop Danilo Catarzi, S.X. (16 April 1962 – 26 March 1981)

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