Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso

The Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso (Latin: Archidioecesis Bobodiulassensis ) is an archbishopric in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta ) in West Africa. It includes the dioceses Dédougou, Diébougou, Banfora and Nouna. Seat of the diocese is Bobo-Dioulasso, the second largest city of the state of Burkina Faso.

History

Bishops

  • Louis -Joseph- Ephrem Gros SMA Henry, (1937-1941), Vicar Apostolic of Bobo-Dioulasso
  • André- Joseph- Prosper Dupont MAFR, (1941-1974), Vicar Apostolic of Bobo-Dioulasso, later Bishop of Bobo-Dioulasso
  • Anselme Sanon Titianma MAFR, (1974-2010), Bishop / Archbishop of Bobo-Dioulasso
  • Paul Yemboaro Ouedraogo (since 2010)
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