Callistus Rubaramira (born 8 February 1950), is a Roman Catholic priest, who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale, in Uganda. He was appointed bishop on 15 March 2003.[1]

Bishop
Callistus Rubaramira
Born (1950-02-08) 8 February 1950 (age 74)
Rubira-Kyanamira Village, Kabale District, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Known forPastoral service
TitleBishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale

Early life and priesthood

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Rubaramira was born on 8 February 1950, at Rubira-Kyanamira Village, in present-day Kabale District in the Western Region of Uganda. He was ordained priest on 18 May 1975 at Kabale. He served as priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale until 15 March 2003.[1]

As bishop

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He was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale, on 15 March 2003. He was consecrated as bishop on 8 June 2003 at Kabale by Bishop Robert Marie Gay†, Bishop Emeritus of Kabale, assisted by Bishop Barnabas Rugwizangonga Halem ’Imana†, Bishop Emeritus of Kabale and Archbishop Paul Kamuza Bakyenga, Archbishop of Mbarara.[1]

See also

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Succession table

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Preceded by
Robert Marie Gay (1996 - 2003)
Bishop of Diocese of Kabale
2003 - present
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b c David M. Cheney (30 April 2018). "Bishop Callistus Rubaramira". Kansas: Catholic-Hierarchy.Org. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
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