Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruyigi (Ruyigen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ruyigi in the ecclesiastical province of Gitega in Burundi.

History

 * April 13, 1973: Established as Diocese of Ruyigi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gitega and Diocese of Ngozi

Bishops

 * Bishops of Ruyigi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (since October 30, 2010)
 * Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa (April 19, 1980 – October 30, 2010)
 * Bishop Joachim Ruhuna (April 13, 1973 – March 28, 1980), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Gitega

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
Joachim Ntahondereye, appointed Bishop of Muyinga in 2002