Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Bubanza |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Bubantina |
| Country: |  Burundi |
| Metropolitan: | Bujumbura |
| Coordinates: | -3.0828°N 29.3942°W |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 2,712 |
| Population: | 632,218 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 2,712 |
| Catholics Percent: | 52.5 |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Jean Ntagwarara |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza (Latin: Bubantin(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Bubanza in the ecclesiastical province of Bujumbura in Burundi.
History
- June 7, 1980: Established as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza from the then-Roman Catholic Diocese of Bujumbura
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Christ Roi (Cathedral of Christ the King) in Bubanza.
Leadership
- Bishops of Bubanza
- Evariste Ngoyagoye (June 7, 1980 – April 21, 1997), appointed Bishop of Bujumbura
- Jean Ntagwarara (October 24, 1997 – April 1, 2023)[1]
- Coadjutor bishop
- Georges Bizimana (2013-2019), did not succeed to see; appointed Bishop of Ngozi
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Resignations and Appointments, 01.04.2023 . Holy See Press Office . April 1, 2023 . April 1, 2023 .
