Roman Catholic Diocese of Bukoba
| Diocese of Bukoba Dioecesis Bukobaënsis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Metropolitan | Mwanza |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,608 km2 (3,324 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 870,048 521,256 (59.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Desiderius M. Rwoma |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bukoba (Latin: Dioecesis Bukobaënsis) is a diocese located in Bukoba in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania.[1]
History
- December 13, 1951: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Lower Kagera from the Diocese of Bukoba
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Rutabo
- June 21, 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Bukoba
Leadership
- Bishops of Bukoba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Desiderius M. Rwoma (2013.01.15 - present)
- Bishop Nestorius Timanywa (1973.11.26 - 2013.01.15)
- Bishop Placidus Gervasius Nkalanga, O.S.B. (1969.03.06 – 1973.11.26)
- Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa (1960.06.21 – 1968.12.19)
- Bishops of Rutabo (Roman rite)
- Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa (1953.03.25 – 1960.06.21)
- Vicars Apostolic of Lower Kagera (Roman rite)
Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa (1951.12.13 – 1953.03.25)
See also
Source
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