Diocese of Bubanza

Diocese of Bubanza

Dioecesis Bubantina
Location
Country Burundi
MetropolitanBujumbura
Coordinates3°04′58″S 29°23′39″E / 3.0828°S 29.3942°E / -3.0828; 29.3942
Statistics
Area2,712 km2 (1,047 sq mi)
Population
  • Total
  • Catholics
  • (as of 2004)
  • 632,218
  • 2,712 (52.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeLeo XIV
BishopEmmanuel Ntakarutimana
Bishops emeritusJean Ntagwarara

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza (Latin: Bubantin(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Bubanza in the ecclesiastical province of Bujumbura in Burundi.

History

  • June 7, 1980: Established as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza from the then-Roman Catholic Diocese of Bujumbura

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Christ Roi (Cathedral of Christ the King) in Bubanza.

Leadership

Bishops of Bubanza
Coadjutor bishop

See also

References

  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 01.04.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.


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