This page is intended to make us know more about His Eminene Laurean Cardinal Rugambwa. You will get many of his life photos, what people think about him, his mission as well as his travels and achievements.
Laurean Cardinal Rugambwa 1912 – 1997 | ||
Date | Age | Event |
12 Jul 1912 | Born in Bukongo, Rutabo ni Bukoba Tanzania | |
12 Dec 1943 | 31.4 | Ordained Priest |
13 Dec 1951 | 39.4 | Appointed Vicar Apostolic of Kagera Inferiore, Tanzania |
13 Dec 1951 | 39.4 | Appointed Titular Bishop of Febiana |
10 Feb 1952 | 39.6 | Ordained Bishop (Titular Bishop of Febiana) |
25 Mar 1953 | 40.7 | Appointed Bishop of Rutabo, Tanzania |
28 Mar 1960 | 47.7 | Elevated to Cardinal |
28 Mar 1960 | 47.7 | Appointed Cardinal-Priest of S. Francesco d'Assisi a Ripa Grande |
19 Dec 1968 | 56.4 | Appointed Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania |
22 Jul 1992 | 80.0 | Retired as Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania |
8 Dec 1997 | 85.4 | Died |