Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza
Diocese of Bubanza Dioecesis Bubantinus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Bujumbura |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,712 km2 (1,047 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 632,218 2,712 (52.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Jean Ntagwarara |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza (Latin: Bubantin(us)) 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 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean Ntagwarara (since 1997.10.24)
- Archbishop Evariste Ngoyagoye (1980.06.07 – 1997.04.21)
See also
References
Sources
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