Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi explained
Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
Ruyigi |
Latin: | Dioecesis Ruyigiensis |
Country: | Burundi |
Metropolitan: | Gitega |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area Km2: | 4,997 |
Population: | 599,689 |
Population As Of: | 2004 |
Catholics: | 370,611 |
Catholics Percent: | 61.8 |
Bishop: | Blaise Nzeyimana |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi (Latin: Ruyigen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ruyigi in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.
History
- April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and Diocese of Ngozi
Bishops
- Bishops of Ruyigi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (since October 30, 2010)
- Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (April 19, 1980 – October 30, 2010)
- Bishop Joachim Ruhuna (April 13, 1973 – March 28, 1980), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Gitega
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
Joachim Ntahondereye, appointed Bishop of Muyinga in 2002
See also
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