Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga
Diocese of Muyinga Dioecesis Muyinganus  | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Burundi | 
| Metropolitan | Gitega | 
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) | 
Population
 
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| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite | 
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV | 
| Bishop | Joachim Ntahondereye | 
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.
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
References
External links
- GCatholic.org
 - Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]