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

External links

• GCatholic.org