Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi
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.
Diocese of Ruyigi Dioecesis Ruyigiensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Gitega |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,997 km2 (1,929 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 599,689 370,611 (61.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Nduhirubusa |
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 2010.10.30)
- Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (since 1980.04.19 - 2010.10.30)
- Bishop Joachim Ruhuna (1973.04.13 – 1980.03.28), 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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