Diocese of Kayanga

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Bishop(s) Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 14 August 2008 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Mwanza Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Tanzania, United Republic of Square Kilometers: 7,716 (2,980 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (14 Aug 2008 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
14 August 2008	Erected	Diocese of Rulenge	Diocese of Kayanga (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2008	280,000	438,093	63.9%	25		25	11,200			45	11	bul:14Aug08

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (Bishop: 14 Aug 2008 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None