Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ngozi (Latin: Ngozien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ngozi in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.

Diocese of Ngozi

Dioecesis Ngoziensis
Location
CountryBurundi
MetropolitanGitega
Statistics
Area3,810 km2 (1,470 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
1,109,094
937,373 (84.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopGeorges Bizimana
Bishops emeritusStanislas Kaburungu

History

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  • July 14, 1949: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Ngozi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Urundi
  • November 10, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Ngozi

Special churches

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The Cathedral is the Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral in Ngozi.

Bishops

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Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

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  • Bishops of Ngozi (Roman rite), below
  • Vicar Apostolic of Ngozi (Roman rite), below
    • Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (July 14, 1949 – November 10, 1959); see above

Coadjutor bishop

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See also

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References

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