Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Muyinga |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Muyinganus |
| Country: | Burundi |
| Metropolitan: | Gitega |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 4,000 |
| Population: | 996,029 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 565,441 |
| Catholics Percent: | 56.8 |
| Bishop: | Joachim Ntahondereye |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga (la|Muyingan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Muyinga in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.
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
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Burundi
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