Roman Catholic Diocese of Sikasso

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.

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
  • Prefects Apostolic of Sikasso (Roman rite)
    • Father Didier Pérouse de Montclos, M. Afr. (1947.10.17 – 1963.07.06 see below)
  • Bishops of Sikasso (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Didier Pérouse de Montclos, M. Afr. (see above 1963.07.06 – 1976.07.08)
    • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Maria Cissé (1976.07.08 – 1996.11.03)
    • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Tiama (1998.11.05 - 2020.03.27), appointed Bishop of Mopti

See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Mali

References


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