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Protase Rugambwa (Protase Rugumbwa) was born on 31 May, 1960 in Bunena, Tanzania, is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church (born 1960). Discover Protase Rugambwa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Protase Rugumbwa |
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| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May 1960 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Bunena, Tanzania |
| Nationality |
Tanzania
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Protase Rugambwa Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Protase Rugambwa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Protase Rugambwa worth at the age of 63 years old? Protase Rugambwa’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Tanzania. We have estimated Protase Rugambwa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
He had an elder brother, Paulo Kishumba (1957-2021).
He was given the name "Rugambwa" after Laurean Rugambwa, who had become Tanzania's first cardinal a few weeks earlier.
After attending primary and secondary schools and Minor Seminary Katoke Itaga, Rugambwa studied philosophy at Kibosho Senior Seminary and theology at St. Charles Lwanga Segerea Senior Seminary.
Protase Rugambwa (born 31 May 1960) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been metropolitan archbishop of the Archdiocese of Tabora since November 2023, after serving as coadjutor there for seven months.
Protase Rugambwa was born on 31 May 1960 at Bunena, in the diocese of Bukoba.
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rulenge on 2 September 1990 in Dar-es-Salaam by Pope John Paul II during his pastoral visit to Tanzania,
He was parish vicar of Mabira for 1990-91.
He taught at the Minor Seminary of Katoke from 1991 to 1994, with responsibility for the liturgy and serving also as chaplain of Biharamulo hospital.
From 1994 to 1998 he pursued a doctorate in pastoral theology at the Pontifical Lateran University.
Returning to Tanzania, he was spiritual director of seminarians and director of vocations for the Diocese of Rulenge and executive director of the pastoral care department for 1998-99.
Protase Rugambwa: Ministry and collaboration in small Christian communities: ″Communities in Rulenge Diocese-Tanzania, a case study", dissertation, Pontificia Università Lateranense, Rome, 1998.
From 2000 to 2002 he was Vicar General of the diocese of Rulenge and moderator of personnel.
He worked in Rome on the staff of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples from 2002 to 2008.
On 18 January 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Rugambwa bishop of the Diocese of Kigoma, Tanzania.
He received his episcopal consecration on 13 April from Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam.
He previously served as that congregation's adjunct secretary and president of the Pontifical Mission Societies from 2012 to 2017.
Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 30 September 2023.
On 26 June 2012, Pope Benedict appointed him adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and president of the Pontifical Mission Societies, replacing Archbishop Piergiuseppe Vacchelli, who had reached retirement age.
He was given the personal title of archbishop at the same time.
Pope Francis confirmed him as adjunct secretary on 21 September 2013.
He was a secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples from November 2017 to April 2023.
On 9 November 2017, Pope Francis promoted him to secretary of the Congregation.
On 13 April 2023, Pope Francis named him archbishop coadjutor of Tabora.
On 9 July 2023, Pope Francis announced he plans to make him a cardinal at a consistory scheduled for 30 September.
At that consistory he was made cardinal priest of Santa Maria in Montesanto.
On 10 November 2023, he became archbishop of Tabora upon the resignation of Paul R. Ruzoka.
