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
Source
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