• Source: Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira

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), in reverse chronological order
Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013)
Sede vacante (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013)
Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi
Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002)
Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia
Bishop Danilo Catarzi, S.X. (16 April 1962 – 26 March 1981)




See also


Roman Catholicism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo




External links


GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira
• Uvira
• List of Catholic dioceses (structured view)
• List of Catholic dioceses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Uvira (disambiguation)
• List of Catholic dioceses in Africa
• Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo
• Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo
• List of Catholic dioceses (alphabetical)
• Léonard Dhejju