Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N’Gourma
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N’Gourma
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N’Gourma (Latin: Dioecesis Fada Ngurmaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Fada N’Gourma in the Ecclesiastical province of Koupéla in Burkina Faso.
History
- February 12, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Fada N’Gourma from the Apostolic Prefecture of Niamey in Niger
- June 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Fada N’Gourma
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint Joseph in Fada N’Gourma.
Leadership
- Bishops of Fada N’Gourma (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paul Ouédraogo (since 1997.01.24)
- Archbishop Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré (1979.06.15 – 1995.06.10)
- Bishop Marcel Chauvin, C.SS.R. (1964.06.16 – 1979.06.15)
- Prefects Apostolic of Fada N’Gourma (Roman rite)
- Fr. Alphonse Chantoux, C.SS.R. (1959.05.29 – 1964.06.16)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Burkina Faso
- Religious organizations established in 1959
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Koupéla
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