Novatus Rugambwa
| The Most Reverend Novatus Rugambwa | |
|---|---|
| Titular Archbishop of Tagaria | |
| Diocese | Titular see of Tagaria |
| Appointed | 6 February 2010 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 July 1986 |
| Consecration |
18 March 2010 by Tarcisio Bertone |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Novatus Rugambwa |
| Born |
8 October 1957 Bukoba, Tanzania |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Previous post | Sub-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants |
Novatus Rugambwa (born 8 October 1957) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and diplomat of the Holy See.
Biography
Novatus Rugambwa was born on 8 October 1957, in Bukoba, Tanzania, and was ordained priest on 6 July 1986, for the Diocese of Bukoba. He holds a degree in Canon Law. In 1987 he was admitted to the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy to study diplomacy.[1]
Rugambwa entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1991, and served in the Pontifical diplomatic missions in Panama, Republic of Congo, Pakistan, New Zealand and Indonesia. He was named Sub-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants on 28 June 2007.
On 6 February 2010 he was elected Titular Archbishop of Tagaria, and at the same time named Apostolic Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe.[2] In addition to this, he was also named Apostolic Nuncio to Angola, on 20 February 2010.[3] His episcopal consecation took place on 18 March 2010; Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone was the principal consecrator, with bishops Pier Giorgio Micchiardi and Nestorius Timanywa, as principal co-consecrators.
References
- ↑ Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999
- ↑ Nomina del Nunzio Apostolico in São Tomé and Príncipe
- ↑ Nomina del Nunzio Apostolica in Angola
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by José Benedito Simão |
Titular Archbishop of Tagaria 6 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Giovanni Angelo Becciu |
Apostolic Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe 6 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Giovanni Angelo Becciu |
Apostolic Nuncio to Angola 20 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |