Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza

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.

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
PopeFrancis
Bishops emeritusJean Ntagwarara

History

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

Special churches

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

Leadership

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Bishops of Bubanza
Coadjutor bishop

See also

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References

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