Roman Catholic Diocese of Koudougou
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Koudougou
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koudougou (Latin: Dioecesis Kuduguensis) is a diocese located in the city of Koudougou in the Ecclesiastical province of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.
History
- June 14, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Koudougou from Apostolic Prefecture of Ouahigouya
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Koudougou
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint Augustin in Koudougou.
Leadership
- Bishops of Koudougou (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joachim Ouédraogo (since 2011.11.04)
- Bishop Basile Tapsoba (1984.07.02 – 2011.05.21)
- Bishop Anthyme Bayala (1966.11.15 – 1984.04.03)
- Bishop Joseph-Marie-Eugène Bretault, M. Afr. (1955.09.14 – 1965.11.19)
- Vicars Apostolic of Koudougou (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph-Marie-Eugène Bretault, M. Afr. (1954.06.27 – 1955.09.14)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Burkina Faso
- Religious organizations established in 1954
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Ouagadougou
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