Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga
Latin Catholic diocese in Burundi
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The Diocese of Muyinga (Latin: Muyingan(us)) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Muyinga in the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Gitega in Burundi.
CountryBurundi
Area4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
- (as of 2004)
- 996,029
- 565,441 (56.8%)
Diocese of Muyinga Dioecesis Muyinganus | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Ecclesiastical province | Gitega |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Joachim Ntahondereye |
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, 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
- Jean-Berchmans Nterere (1992-1994)
See also
References
External links
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