Phocas Nikwigize (23 August 1919 – 30 November 1996) was a Rwandan bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.
Phocas Nikwigize | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Diocese of Ruhenger (emeritus) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Ruhengeri |
| In office | 1968 - 1996 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Sibomana |
| Successor | Kizito Bahujimihigo |
| Previous post(s) | Priest |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 July 1948 |
| Consecration | 30 November 1968 by Amelio Poggi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1919 Muhango, Rwanda  |
| Died | 30 November 1996 (aged 77) |
Nikwigize born in Muhango, Rwanda, and was ordained a priest on 25 July 1948. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Ruhengeri and ordained bishop on 30 November 1968. Nikiwigize remained in this post until his retirement on 5 January 1996.
On 27 November 1996, he was traveling to re-enter Rwanda with missionaries when he was seized by members of a Rwandan Patriotic Army and was believed to be killed on 30 November 1996.[1][2]
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