Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira

Diocese of Uvira
Dioecesis Uviraensis
Location
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Metropolitan Bukavu
Statistics
Area 36,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		 (as of 2004)
1,105,000
354,907 (32.1%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga, S.D.B.

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

History

  • 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo

Leadership

  • Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga, S.D.B. (since 10 June 2002)
    • Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002)
    • Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984)
    • Bishop Danilo Catarzi, S.X. (16 April 1962 – 26 March 1981)

See also

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