Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga (Latin: Muyingan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Muyinga in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.

Diocese of Muyinga Dioecesis Muyinganus
Location
Country	Burundi
Metropolitan	Gitega
Statistics
Area	4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Population - Total - Catholics	(as of 2004) 996,029 565,441 (56.8%)
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope	Francis
Bishop	Joachim Ntahondereye

History

• 5 September 1968: Established as Diocese of Muyinga from the Diocese of Ngozi

Special churches

The cathedral is Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Muyinga.

Bishops

• Bishops of Muyinga (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop Joachim Ntahondereye (since 14 December 2002)
  • Bishop Jean-Berchmans Nterere (1 July 1994 – 5 May 2001)
  • Bishop Roger Mpungu (6 March 1980 – 1 July 1994)
  • Bishop Nestor Bihonda (5 September 1968 – 25 March 1977)

Coadjutor bishop

• Jean-Berchmans Nterere (1992-1994)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Burundi

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy ^{[self-published]}