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

• 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)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Mali

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 11°19′12″N 5°40′24″W / 11.3200°N 5.6732°W / 11.3200; -5.6732