Background
Rugambwa, Laurean Cardinal was born on July 12, 1912 in Bukongo, Tanzania. Son of Domitian Rushubirwa and Asteria Mukaboshezi.
Rugambwa, Laurean Cardinal was born on July 12, 1912 in Bukongo, Tanzania. Son of Domitian Rushubirwa and Asteria Mukaboshezi.
Student, Rutabo, Rubya Seminary, 1933. Student, Katigondo Seminary, 1943. Doctor in Canon Law, University Propaganda, Rome, 1951.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College New Rochelle, 1961. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Notre Dame University, 1961. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Georgetown University, 1961.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Rosary College, Buffalo, 1965.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1943. Bishop Rutabo, 1952—1960, Bukoba, 1960. Elevated Sacred College Cardinals.
Archbishop Dar es Salaam, 1969—1992. Archbishop emeritus, 1992—1997. Member congregation Causes Saints.
Commission, for Revision of Canon Law. Knights of Columbus, Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints.