Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Uvira |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Uviraensis |
| Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Metropolitan: | Bukavu |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 36,000 |
| Population: | 1,503,800 |
| Population As Of: | 2014 |
| Catholics: | 486,921 |
| Catholics Percent: | 32.4 |
| Bishop: | Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira (Latin: Uviraën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Uvira in the ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
- 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo
Leadership
- Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013)
- Sede vacante (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013)
- Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi
- Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002)
- Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia
- Bishop Danilo Catarzi, S.X. (16 April 1962 – 26 March 1981)
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