Salvator Niciteretse
Salvator Niciteretse | |
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| Bishop of Bururi, Burundi | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bujumbura |
| See | Diocese of Bururi |
| Appointed | 15 February 2020 |
| Installed | 20 April 2020 |
| Predecessor | Venant Bacinoni (25 June 2007 - 15 February 2020) |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 18 February 2006 |
| Consecration | 1 March 2025 by Gervais Banshimiyubusa |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salvator Niciteretse 2 August 1958 |
| Styles of Salvator Niciteretse | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | His Lordship |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Salvator Niciteretse (born 2 August 1958) is a Burundian Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bururi, in Burundi on 15 February 2020. Before that, from 9 July 1989 until 15 February 2020, he was a priest of the same Catholic diocese. He was appointed bishop by Pope Francis. He was consecrated and installed at Bururi, Diocese of Bururi on 18 April 2020 by Gervais Banshimiyubusa, Archbishop of Bujumbura.
Background and education
He was born on 2 August 1958 in Rutwenzi, Diocese of Bururi, Rumonge Province, Burundi. He studied at the Kanyosha Minor Seminary from 1975 until 1979. He then transferred to the Middle Seminary of Bujumbura, where he graduated with "a humanistic diploma" in 1982. He studied philosophy at the Major Seminary of Bujumbura from 1982. He graduated from there in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in the subject. From 1985, he studied at the Major Seminary of Burasira, where he graduated with bachelor's degree in theology in 1989. From 1998 until 2002, he studied at the Pontifical Lateran University, in Rome, Italy, where he earned a licentiate in pastoral theology and a doctorate in the "social doctrine of the Church".[1][2]
Priesthood
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bururi on 9 July 1989. He served as a priest until 15 February 2020. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations, including as:[1][2]
- Parish vicar and parish priest of Murago Parish from 1989 until 1993.
- National chaplain of the "Xaveri Movement" from 1989 until 1993.
- Parish priest of the Cathedral of Bururi and diocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies from 1993 until 1998.
- Studies at the Pontifical Lateran University, in Rome, leading to the award of a licentiate in pastoral theology and a doctorate in the social doctrine of the Church from 1998 until 2002.
- Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Lay Apostolate.
- Professor at the Major Seminary of Gitega.
- Professor at the Major Seminary of Kiryama.
- African representative at the International Forum of Catholic Action.[1][2]
As bishop
On 15 February 2020, Pope Francis appointed him as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bururi, Burundi, a suffragan of the Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Provinceof Bujumbura. He succeeded Bishop Venant Bacinoni, who retired.[1][2]
Bishop Salvator Niciteretse was consecrated bishop and installed at Bururi, Burundi on 18 April 2020. The Principal Consecrator was Gervais Banshimiyubusa, Archbishop of Bujumbura assisted by Joachim Ntahondereye, Bishop of Muyinga and Evariste Ngoyagoye, Archbishop Emeritus of Bujumbura. He continues to provide pastoral care to the diocese of Bururi, as the local ordinary as of January 2026.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Agenzia Fides (15 February 2020). "Africa/Burundi: Resignation of the Bishop of Bururi and appointment of successor". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d Vatican Press Office (15 February 2020). "Resignation of bishop of Bururi, Burundi, and appointment of successor" (PDF). Vatican Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ Michel Nibitanga (18 February 2020). "The Diocese of Bururi has had a new Pastor, Fr. Salvator Niciteretse" (Translated from the original French language). Archdiocese of Bujumbura. Bujumbura, Burundi. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ CCIB (27 November 2020). "Six Months After His Coronation, Monsignor Salvator Niciteretse Takes Stock" (Translated from the original French language). Catholic Church in Burundi (CCIB). Bujumbura, Burundi. Retrieved 12 January 2026.