Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira () is a diocese located in the city of Uvira in the Ecclesiastical province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. History 16 April 1962: Established as Diocese of Uvira from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and Diocese of Kasongo Leadership Bishops of Uvira (Latin Rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Sébastien Muyengo Mulombe (since 15 October 2013) Sede vacante (1 August 2008 - 14 October 2013) Bishop Jean-Pierre Tafunga Mbayo, S.D.B. (10 June 2002 - 31 July 2008), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lubumbashi Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo (1 July 1985 – 10 June 2002) Bishop Léonard Dhejju (26 March 1981 – 2 July 1984), appointed Bishop of Bunia Bishop Danilo Catarzi, S.X. (16 April 1962 – 26 March 1981) See also Roman Catholicism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo External links GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy Uvira Roman Catholic dioceses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Christian organizations established in 1962 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu