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 | |
| Pope | Francis |
| 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)