Diocese of Ruyigi
Roman Catholic diocese in Burundi
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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.
CountryBurundi
MetropolitanGitega
Area4,997 km2 (1,929 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
- (as of 2004)
- 599,689
- 370,611 (61.8%)
Diocese of Ruyigi Dioecesis Ruyigiensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Gitega |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,997 km2 (1,929 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Blaise Nzeyimana |
History
- April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and Diocese of Ngozi
Bishops
- Bishops of Ruyigi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (since October 30, 2010)
- Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (April 19, 1980 – October 30, 2010)
- Bishop Joachim Ruhuna (April 13, 1973 – March 28, 1980), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Gitega
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
Joachim Ntahondereye, appointed Bishop of Muyinga in 2002
See also
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