Rwanda

Religious landmarks in Rwanda

Rwanda's religious heritage is anchored by historic Catholic missions and diverse Protestant congregations. This selection features the 1930s-era Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral in Butare, the country's largest church, and Kabgayi, the oldest Catholic mission established in 1905. The list also includes regional centers for the Seventh-day Adventist, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal faiths, reflecting the architectural and denominational variety found across the Southern and Northern provinces.

Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare

The Our Lady of Wisdom or simply Cathedral of Butare, is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town…

Cathédrale de Byumba

The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Byumba, serving as a primary religious center in Rwanda's Northern Province.

Kabgayi

Established in 1905, Kabgayi is the oldest Catholic mission in Rwanda. The site features a minor basilica and has historically served as a major center for education, healthcare, and colonial-era administration.

Paroisse CBCA Virunga

A prominent Baptist church belonging to the Communauté des Églises Baptistes au Centre de l'Afrique, located in the Rubavu district near the Virunga mountains.