Anglican Diocese of Gasabo

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Diocese of Gasabo

Diyosezi y'Abangilikani ya Gasabo
Location
Country Rwanda
Territory Northern Kigali
Archdeaconries 2
Statistics
Parishes12
Churches16
Information
Rite Anglican
Cathedral Holy Trinity Cathedral
Language Kinyarwanda, French, English
Current leadership
Bishop Laurent Mbanda
Assistant bishop Paul Donison
Website
eargasabo.rw

The Anglican Diocese of Gasabo is one of 13 dioceses in the Anglican Church of Rwanda. It was founded in 2011 from the northern area of the Diocese of Kigali.

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History

In 2010, the Anglican Church of Rwanda bishops voted to create a new diocese in the northern parts of Kigali. The first diocesan bishop was Onesphore Rwaje, who was simultaneously elected archbishop of Rwanda to succeed Emmanuel Kolini. [1] In 2016, Rwaje and Rwandan First Lady Jeannette Kagame celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mothers' Union programs in an event in the diocese. [2]

In March 2018, Rwaje inaugurated the newly built, 1,000-seat Holy Trinity Cathedral in the Kibagabaga parish. Later that year, Laurent Mbanda succeeded Rwaje both as primate and as bishop of Gasabo. [3]

Education

The Gasabo Diocese offers early childhood, school-based and vocational education offerings. [4] In addition, more than 7,000 members participate in 180 Bible study programs across the diocese. [5]

Bishops

Since 2011, the bishops who have led this diocese have also been the archbishops of the Anglican Church of Rwanda:

  1. Onesphore Rwaje (2011–2018)
  2. Laurent Mbanda (2018–present)

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References

  1. "Bishop Onesphore Rwaje elected Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda". Anglican Communion News Service. September 21, 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. Tashobya, Athan (August 1, 2016). "Mothers Union at 50: First Lady urges Church to uphold family values". New Times. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  3. "Anglican Church opens Rwf300m Cathedral in Gasabo". New Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  4. "Education Program". EAR Gasabo Diocese. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  5. "CBS Adult, Children and youth Program". EAR Gasabo Diocese. Retrieved 24 January 2024.