Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Ngozi |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Ngoziensis |
| Country: | Burundi |
| Metropolitan: | Gitega |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 3,810 |
| Population: | 1,109,094 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 937,373 |
| Catholics Percent: | 84.5 |
| Bishop: | Georges Bizimana |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Stanislas Kaburungu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi (la|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.
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Ngozi (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Georges Bizimana (since December 17, 2019)
- Bishop Gervais Banshimiyubusa (December 14, 2002 – March 24, 2018), appointed Archbishop of Bujumbura
- Bishop Stanislas Kaburungu (September 5, 1968 – December 14, 2002)
- Bishop André Makarakiza, M. Afr. (August 21, 1961 – September 5, 1968), appointed Archbishop of Gitega
- Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (November 10, 1959 – June 6, 1961); see below
- Vicar Apostolic of Ngozi (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (July 14, 1949 – November 10, 1959); see above
Coadjutor bishop
- Gervais Banshimiyubusa (2000-2002)
See also
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