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Roman Catholic Diocese of Sikasso

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sikasso (Latin: Sikassen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sikasso in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamako in Mali.

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History

  • June 12, 1947: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Sikasso from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso
  • July 6, 1963: Promoted as Diocese of Sikasso

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Sikasso (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Tiama (since 1998.11.05)
  • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Maria Cissé (1976.07.08 – 1996.11.03)
  • Bishop Didier Pérouse de Montclos, M. Afr. (1963.07.06 – 1976.07.08)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Sikasso (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Didier Pérouse de Montclos, M. Afr. (1947.10.17 – 1963.07.06)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Sikasso Wikipedia
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