Philippe Rukamba
Philippe Rukamba (born May 26, 1948 in Kabarondo , Rwanda ) is a Rwandan clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Butare .
Life
Philippe Rukamba received on 25 July 1974, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On January 2, 1997, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Butare. The bishop emeritus of Kibungo , Joseph Sibomana , donated him episcopal ordination on April 12 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Kibungo, Frédéric Rubwejanga , and the Bishop Emeritus of Butare, Jean-Baptiste Gahamanyi . From May 28, 2012 to November 26, 2014, he was also Apostolic Administrator of the Gikongoro Diocese during the Sedis vacancy .
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Jean-Baptiste Gahamanyi |
Bishop of Butare since 1997 |
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| SURNAME | Rukamba, Philippe |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Rwandan clergyman, Bishop of Butare |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 26, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kabarondo , Rwanda |