Diocese of Muyinga

Dioecesis Muyinganus
Location
CountryBurundi
MetropolitanGitega
Statistics
Area4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
996,029
565,441 (56.8%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJoachim Ntahondereye

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga (Latin: Muyingan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Muyinga in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.

History

Special churches

The cathedral is Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Muyinga.

Bishops

  • Bishops of Muyinga (Roman rite), 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

See also

References


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