Novatus Rugambwa
Novatus Rugambwa (born 8 October 1957)[1] is a Tanzanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and diplomat of the Holy See[2].
The Most Reverend Novatus Rugambwa | |
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Papal Nuncio to New Zealand and Apostolic Delegate to the Pacific Ocean (from 29 March 2019 to present) and Titular Archbishop of Tagaria (since 6 February 2010) | |
Rugambwa in 2019 | |
Diocese | Titular see of Tagaria |
Appointed | 6 February 2010 |
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Ordination | 6 July 1986 |
Consecration | 18 March 2010 by Tarcisio Bertone |
Personal details | |
Birth name | Novatus Rugambwa |
Born | Bukoba, Tanzania | 8 October 1957
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Biography
Novatus Rugambwa was born on 8 October 1957, in Bukoba, Tanzania, and was ordained a 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[4]. 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 named Titular Archbishop of Tagaria and apostolic nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe.[5] He was named apostolic nuncio to Angola on 20 February 2010 as well.[6] His episcopal consecration 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.[7]
Pope Francis named him nuncio to Honduras on 5 March 2015.[8]
On 29 March 2019, Pope Francis named Rugambwa apostolic nuncio to New Zealand and apostolic delegate to the countries of the Pacific Ocean.[9][10] On 25 May the responsibilities of Apostolic Nuncio to Fiji and to Palau were assigned to him.[11] On 30 November he was given additional responsibility as Apostolic Nuncio to the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga.[12] On 17 April 2020, he was named Apostolic Nuncio to Samoa as well.[13]
References
- Ltd, Tanzania Standard Newspapers. "Rugambwa appointed papal nuncio for New Zealand". dailynews.co.tz. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- Editor, EABW (2019-04-03). "Pope Francis appoints Tanzanian to represent the Vatican in New Zealand". East African Business Week. Retrieved 2020-05-30.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- "Ex-alunni 1950-1999, Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica". Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy (in Italian). Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- Monday; April 1st; 2019 (2019-04-01). "New apostolic nuncio appointed to New Zealand and the Pacific". CathNews NZ Pacific. Retrieved 2020-05-30.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 06.02.2010" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 6 February 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 20.02.2010" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 05.03.2015" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Pope Francis Appoints Tanzanian To Represent The Vatican In New Zealand". Business Week (in Italian). 3 April 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 29.03.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 25.05.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- "Rinunce e nomine, 30.11.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- "Resignations and Appointments, 17.04.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
External links
- Novatus Rugambwa at Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
Catholic Church titles | ||
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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 2010–5 March 2015 |
Succeeded by Petar Rajič |
Preceded by Giovanni Angelo Becciu |
Apostolic Nuncio to Angola 20 February 2010–5 March 2015 |
Succeeded by Petar Rajič |