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Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi (Latin: Kabgayen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kabgayi in the ecclesiastical province of Kigali in Rwanda.

Diocese of Kabgayi

Dioecesis Kabgayensis
Location
CountryRwanda
MetropolitanKigali
Statistics
Area2,187 km2 (844 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2004)
974,075
600,273 (61.6%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral Basilica of Our Lady
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Bishop electBalthazar Ntivuguruzwa
Bishops emeritusSmaragde Mbonyintege

History

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  • April 25, 1922: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was established from the northern part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu.
  • February 14, 1952: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was divided into the Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi and the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyundo.
  • November 10, 1959: The Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi was promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kabgayi.
  • April 10, 1976: Demoted as Diocese of Kabgayi; became a suffragan of Kigali

Leadership

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Vicars Apostolic of Ruanda
Vicars Apostolic of Kabgayi
Metropolitan Archbishop of Kabgayi
  • André Perraudin, M. Afr. (1959.11.10 – 1976.04.10)
Bishops of Kabgayi

Coadjutor Bishops

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Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 02.05.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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