Novatus Rugambwa
| The Most Reverend Novatus Rugambwa | |
|---|---|
| Papal Nuncio to Honduras (since 5 March 2015), and Titular Archbishop of Tagaria (since 6 February 2010) | |
| Diocese | Titular see of Tagaria |
| Appointed | 6 February 2010 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 July 1986 |
| Consecration |
18 March 2010 by Tarcisio Bertone |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Novatus Rugambwa |
| Born |
8 October 1957 Bukoba, Tanzania |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Previous post | Papal Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe (6 February 2010 - 5 March 2015), and Papal Nuncio to Angola (20 February 2010 - 5 March 2015); before that, as priest Sub-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (28 June 2007 - 6 February 2010) |
Novatus Rugambwa (born 8 October 1957) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and diplomat of the Holy See, and, since he became a Papal Nuncio, and thus, an Archbishop (to Sao Tome and Principe, on 6 February 2010, and later also to Angola, on 20 February 2010), the Titular Archbishop of Tagaria. Since his appointment by Pope Francis on Thursday, 5 March 2015, he is serving as Papal Nuncio to Honduras.[1][2]
Biography
Novatus Rugambwa was born on 8 October 1957, in Bukoba, Tanzania, and was ordained priest on 6 July 1986, for the Diocese of Bukoba. He holds a degree in Canon Law. In 1987 he was admitted to the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy to study diplomacy.[3]
Rugambwa entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1991, and served in the Pontifical diplomatic missions in Panama, Republic of Congo, Pakistan, New Zealand and Indonesia. He was named Sub-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants on 28 June 2007.
On 6 February 2010 he was elected Titular Archbishop of Tagaria, and at the same time named Apostolic Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe.[4] In addition to this, he was also named Apostolic Nuncio to Angola, on 20 February 2010.[5] His episcopal consecation took place on 18 March 2010; Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone was the principal consecrator, with bishops Pier Giorgio Micchiardi and Nestorius Timanywa, as principal co-consecrators.
References
- ↑ http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=IE8Activity&a=http%3A%2F%2Fpress.vatican.va%2Fcontent%2Fsalastampa%2Fen%2Fbollettino%2Fpubblico%2F2015%2F03%2F05%2F0163%2F00363.html
- ↑ http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2015/03/05/0163/00363.html
- ↑ Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999
- ↑ Nomina del Nunzio Apostolico in São Tomé and Príncipe
- ↑ Nomina del Nunzio Apostolica in Angola
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by José Benedito Simão |
Titular Archbishop of Tagaria 6 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Giovanni Angelo Becciu |
Apostolic Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe 6 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Giovanni Angelo Becciu |
Apostolic Nuncio to Angola 20 February 2010–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |