Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Kabgayi |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Kabgayensis |
| Country: | Rwanda |
| Metropolitan: | Kigali |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 2,187 |
| Population: | 974,075 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 600,273 |
| Catholics Percent: | 61.6 |
| Bishop: | Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa |
| Bishop Title: | Bishop elect |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Smaragde Mbonyintege |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi (Latin: Kabgayen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kabgayi in the ecclesiastical province of Kigali in Rwanda.
History
- April 25, 1922: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was established from the northern part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu.
- February 14, 1952: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was divided into the Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi and the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyundo.
- November 10, 1959: The Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi was promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kabgayi.
- April 10, 1976: Demoted as Diocese of Kabgayi; became a suffragan of Kigali
Leadership
- Vicars Apostolic of Ruanda
- Vicars Apostolic of Kabgayi
- Metropolitan Archbishop of Kabgayi
- André Perraudin, M. Afr. (1959.11.10 – 1976.04.10)
- Bishops of Kabgayi
Coadjutor Bishops
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Jean-Baptiste Gahamanyi, appointed Bishop of Astrida in 1961
- Joseph Sibomana, appointed Bishop of Ruhengeri in 1961
See also
External links
-2.1007°N 29.752°W
Notes and References
- Holy See Press Office . 2 May 2023 . 3 May 2023 . Resignations and Appointments, 02.05.2023 .
