Roman Catholic Diocese of Banfora
Template:Short description The Roman Catholic Diocese of Banfora (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the city of Banfora in the ecclesiastical province of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.
History
On June 27, 1998, it was established as the diocese of Banfora from territory of the diocese of Bobo-Dioulasso.
On January 19, 2021, Rodrigue Sanon, a priest of the diocese, vanished on his way to meet with bishop Lucas Sanou. His body was found in a forest, about Script error: No such module "convert". away, on January 21. The bishops of Burkina Faso have denounced violence by Muslim extremist militias.[1]
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre in Banfora.
Leadership
- Bishops of Banfora (Latin Church)
- Lucas Kalfa Sanou (since 27 June 1998)
See also
References
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External links
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