Roman Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Rwanda |
| Metropolitan: | Kigali |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 1,844 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
482,424 (2004) 293,172 (50.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Jean Damascène Bimenyimana |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu {Latin: Cyanguguen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Cyangugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Kigali in Rwanda.
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[edit] History
- November 5, 1981: Established as Diocese of Cyangugu from the Diocese of Nyundo
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Cyangugu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean Damascène Bimenyimana (since 1997.01.02)
- Archbishop Thaddée Ntihinyurwa (Apostolic Administrator 1996.03.25 – 1997.01.02)
- Archbishop Thaddée Ntihinyurwa (1981.11.05 – 1996.03.09)
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