The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi (Latin: Kabgayen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kabgayi in the ecclesiastical province of Kigali in Rwanda.
History
- April 25, 1922: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was established from the northern part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Kivu.
- February 14, 1952: The Apostolic Vicariate of Ruanda was divided into the Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi and the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyundo.
- November 10, 1959: The Apostolic Vicariate of Kabgayi was promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kabgayi.
- April 10, 1976: Demoted as Diocese of Kabgayi; became a suffragan of Kigali
Leadership
- Léon-Paul Classe, M. Afr. (1922.04.10 - 1945.01.31)
- Laurent-François Déprimoz, M. Afr. (1945.01.31 – 1952.02.14)
- Laurent-François Déprimoz, M. Afr. (1952.02.14 – 1955.04.15)
- André Perraudin, M. Afr. (1955.12.19 – 1959.11.10)
- André Perraudin, M. Afr. (1959.11.10 – 1976.04.10)
- André Perraudin, M. Afr. (1976.04.10 – 1989.10.07)
- Thaddée Nsengiyumva (1989.10.07 – 1994.06.0) Fr. André Sibomana (Apostolic Administrator 1994.11.11 – 1996.03.13)
- Anastase Mutabazi (1996.03.13 – 2004.12.10)
- Smaragde Mbonyintege (21 January 2006 – 2 May 2023)[1]
- Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa, bishop elect (2 May 2023[1] – present)
Coadjutor Bishops
- Laurent-François Déprimoz, M. Afr. (1943-1945), Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic
- Thaddée Nsengiyumva (1987-1989)
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Jean-Baptiste Gahamanyi, appointed Bishop of Astrida in 1961
- Joseph Sibomana, appointed Bishop of Ruhengeri in 1961
References
- 1.[1.2]"Resignations and Appointments, 02.05.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.