Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna
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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)
- Bishop Zéphyrin Toé (1973.07.05 – 2000.04.14)
- 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
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Burkina Faso
- Religious organizations established in 1947
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Bobo-Dioulasso
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