Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza
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Country: | Burundi |
Metropolitan: | Bujumbura |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 2,712 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
632,218 (2004) 2,712 (52.5%) |
Ordinaries | |
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.
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[edit] History
- June 7, 1980: Established as Diocese of Bubanza from the Diocese of Bujumbura
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Christ Roi in Bubanza.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Bubanza (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean Ntagwarara (since 1997.10.24)
- Archbishop Evariste Ngoyagoye (1980.06.07 – 1997.04.21)