Diocese of Kayanga

Dioecesis Kayanganus

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)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (14 Aug 2008 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

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

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

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.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza (Bishop: 14 Aug 2008 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None