Roman Catholic Diocese of Bubanza

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Diocese of Bubanza

Dioecesis Bubantina
Location
CountryFlag of Burundi.svg  Burundi
Metropolitan Bujumbura
Coordinates 3°04′58″S29°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
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishops emeritusJean Ntagwarara

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.

Contents

History

Special churches

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

Leadership

Bishops of Bubanza
Coadjutor bishop

See also

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References

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