Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga

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name= Kayanga
latin= Dioecesis Kayanganus
country= Tanzania | metropolitan=Mwanza
rite=Latin Rite
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bishop= Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga (Latin: " Kayangan(us)") is a diocese located in the city of Kayanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Mwanza in Tanzania.

History

* August 14, 2008: Established as Diocese of Kayanga from the Diocese of Rulenge

Leadership

* Bishops of Kayanga (Roman rite)
** Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (August 14, 2008 – present)

References

* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/kaya1.htm Giga-Catholic Information]


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