Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi
Diocese of Ngozi
Dioecesis Ngoziensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Burundi |
| Metropolitan |
Gitega |
| Statistics |
| Area |
3,810 km2 (1,470 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,109,094
937,373 (84.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Gervais Banshimiyubusa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi (Latin: Ngozien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ngozi in the Ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.
History
- July 14, 1949: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Ngozi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Urundi
- November 10, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Ngozi
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral in Ngozi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ngozi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gervais Banshimiyubusa (since 2002.12.14)
- Bishop Stanislas Kaburungu (1968.09.05 – 2002.12.14)
- Archbishop André Makarakiza, M. Afr. (1961.08.21 – 1968.09.05)
- Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (1959.11.10 – 1961.06.06)
- Vicars Apostolic of Ngozi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (1949.07.14 – 1959.11.10)
See also
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