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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

• Roman Catholicism in Burundi

References

External links

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