The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi ( la, Ruyigen(sis)) is a
diocese
In Ecclesiastical polity, church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, pro ...
located in the city of
Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Ruyigi Province.
It is served by Ruyigi Airport, a grass airstrip
An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft ...
in the
Ecclesiastical province
An ecclesiastical province is one of the basic forms of jurisdiction
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of
Gitega
Gitega (), formerly Kitega, is the political capital of Burundi. Located in the centre of the country, in the Burundian central plateau roughly east of Bujumbura (the largest city and former political capital), Gitega (the second largest city) ...
in
Burundi
Burundi (, ), officially the Republic of Burundi ( rn, Repuburika y’Uburundi ; Swahili language, Swahili: ''Jamuhuri ya Burundi''; French language, French: ''République du Burundi'' ), is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley at the ...
.
History
* April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and
Diocese of Ngozi
Bishops
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...
s of Ruyigi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
** Bishop
Blaise Nzeyimana Blaise is a personal name (from Greek Βλασιος, the name of Saint Blaise) and a place name. It can refer to:
People
* Blaise (name), including lists of people with the given name or surname ''Blaise''
Places
France
* Blaise-sous-Arz ...
(since October 30, 2010)
** Bishop
Joseph Nduhirubusa
Joseph Nduhirubusa (April 24, 1938 – July 16, 2012) was the Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi, Burundi
Burundi (, ), officially the Republic of Burundi ( rn, Repuburika y’Uburundi ; Swahili: ''Jamuhuri ya ...
(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
Joachim Ntahondereye (born on 8 May 1953 in Camazi, Burundi) is a bishop in the Catholic Church. He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga in Muyinga, Burundi, on 14 December 2002. Previously, he was appointed priest of Ruyi ...
, appointed Bishop of Muyinga in 2002
See also
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Roman Catholicism in Burundi
The Catholic Church in Burundi is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
There are about four million Catholics—around two-thirds of the total population. There are seven dioceses, including ...
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Ruyigi Province.
It is served by Ruyigi Airport, a grass airstrip
An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft ...
Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Ruyigi Province.
It is served by Ruyigi Airport, a grass airstrip
An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft ...
Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Ruyigi Province.
It is served by Ruyigi Airport, a grass airstrip
An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft ...
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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