Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga (Latin: Muyingan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Muyinga in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.
Diocese of Muyinga Dioecesis Muyinganus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Gitega |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 996,029 565,441 (56.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joachim Ntahondereye |
History
- 5 September 1968: Established as Diocese of Muyinga from the Diocese of Ngozi
Special churches
The cathedral is Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Muyinga.
Bishops
- Bishops of Muyinga (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Joachim Ntahondereye (since 14 December 2002)
- Bishop Jean-Berchmans Nterere (1 July 1994 – 5 May 2001)
- Bishop Roger Mpungu (6 March 1980 – 1 July 1994)
- Bishop Nestor Bihonda (5 September 1968 – 25 March 1977)
Coadjutor bishop
- Jean-Berchmans Nterere (1992-1994)
See also
References
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