The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muyinga () is a

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located in the city of

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in the

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History

* 5 September 1968: Established as Diocese of Muyinga from the Diocese of Ngozi

Special churches

The

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is Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Muyinga.

Bishops

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s 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)

References

External links

GCatholic.org