Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma

Diocese of Goma
Dioecesis Gomaensis
Location
Country  Democratic Republic of the Congo
Metropolitan Bukavu
Statistics
Area 25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
2,039,000
795,210 (39.0%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Faustin Ngabu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Goma (Latin: Gomaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Goma in the Ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

  • June 30, 1959: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Goma from Apostolic Vicariate of Bukavu
  • November 10, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Goma

Leadership

  • Bishops of Goma (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Kaboy
    • Bishop Faustin Ngabu (since 1974.09.07)
    • Bishop Joseph Mikararanga Busimba (1960.03.01 – 1974.09.07)

See also

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