Jean Bosco Ntagungira | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Butare | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali |
| See | Butare |
| Appointed | 12 August 2024 |
| Installed | 5 October 2024 |
| Predecessor | Philippe Rukamba |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 August 1993 |
| Consecration | 5 October 2024 by Antoine Kambanda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Bosco Ntagungira 3 April 1964 |
Jean Bosco Ntagungira (born 3 April 1964) is a Rwandan prelate of the Catholic Church who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Butare. He was appointed bishop on 12 August 2024 by Pope Francis. [1] [2]
He was born on 3 April 1964 in Kigali, Kigali Archdiocese, Rwanda. He attended Kigali Minor Seminary. He then transferred to Rutongo Preparatory Seminary. He studied both philosophy and Theology at Nyakibanda Major Seminary. [1] [3]
In 1994, he entered the Pontifical Lateran University, in Rome. He graduated from there in 2001, with a Doctor of Canon Law degree. [2] [3]
He was ordained priest of Kigali Archdiocese on 1 August 1993. [1] [3]
He served in various roles while priest, including as: [3]
On 12 August 2024, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Butare, Rwanda, presented by Bishop Philippe Rukamba. Pope Francis appointed the Reverend Jean Bosco Ntagungira, until then parish priest of Regina Pacis in Kigali, as bishop of Butare, Rwanda. [1] [2] [3]
He was consecrated and installed on 5 October 2024, at the hands of Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali assisted by Bishop Philippe Rukamba, Bishop Emeritus of Butare and Bishop Célestin Hakizimana, Bishop of Gikongoro. [1] Bishop Jean Bosco Ntagungira succeeded Bishop Emeritus Philipe Rukamba who retired. [4]