Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi
| Diocese of Ruyigi Dioecesis Ruyigiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Gitega |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,997 km2 (1,929 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 599,689 370,611 (61.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Nduhirubusa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi (Latin: Ruyigen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ruyigi in the Ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.
History
- April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and Diocese of Ngozi
Leadership
- Bishops of Ruyigi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (since 1980.04.19)
- Archbishop Joachim Ruhuna (1973.04.13 – 1980.03.28)
See also
Sources
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