Diocese of Ruyigi

Dioecesis Ruyigiensis
Location
CountryBurundi
MetropolitanGitega
Statistics
Area4,997 km2 (1,929 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
599,689
370,611 (61.8%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBlaise Nzeyimana

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

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

References


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