Roman Catholic Diocese of Bururi
| Diocese of Bururi Dioecesis Bururiensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Metropolitan | Bujumbura |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,500 km2 (2,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 966,391 413,960 (42.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Venant Bacinoni |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bururi (Latin: Bururien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bururi in the Ecclesiastical province of Bujumbura in Burundi.
History
- June 6, 1961: Established as Diocese of Bururi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Christ Roi in Bururi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Bururi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Venant Bacinoni (since 2007.06.25)
- Bishop Bernard Bududira (1973.09.17 – 2005.11.19)
- Bishop Joseph Martin, M. Afr. (1961.06.06 – 1973.09.17)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 3°56′50″S 29°38′00″E / 3.9471°S 29.6334°E
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