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
References
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