Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna (Latin : Dioecesis Nunensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nouna in the ecclesiastical province of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.

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History

Persecution

Like many other parts of Burkina Faso, the Diocese of Nouna has been subjected to incidents of persecution of Christians by Muslim extremists. One such case occurred in July 2022, when jihadists attacked the village of Bourasso killing at least 22 people, according to official figures, though some witnesses spoke of up to 30 deaths. [1]

Special churches

The cathedral is the Cathédrale Notre Dame du Perpétuel Sécours in Nouna.

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

See also

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References

  1. ACN (6 July 2022). "Burkina Faso: Murdered in front of their church". ACN International. Retrieved 7 November 2022.

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