Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna (Latin: Dioecesis Nunensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nouna in the Ecclesiastical province of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.

History

  • June 12, 1947: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Nouna from the Apostolic Prefecture of Gao in Mali
  • October 18, 1951: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Nouna
  • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Nouna
  • December 3, 1975: Renamed as Diocese of Nouna–Dédougou
  • April 14, 2000: Renamed as Diocese of Nouna

Special churches

The cathedral is the Cathédrale Notre Dame du Perpétuel Sécours in Nouna.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Nouna (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Joseph Sama (since 2000.04.14)
  • Bishops of Nouna–Dédougou (Roman rite)
  • Bishops of Nouna (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jean-Marie Lesourd, M. Afr. (1955.09.14 – 1973.07.05)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Nouna (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jean-Marie Lesourd, M. Afr. (1951.10.18 – 1955.09.14)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Nouna (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jean-Marie Lesourd, M. Afr. (1947.10.17 – 1951.10.18)

See also

References

    Coordinates: 12°44′03″N 3°51′37″W / 12.7343°N 3.8604°W / 12.7343; -3.8604


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