Roman Catholic Diocese of Ouahigouya

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ouahigouya is a diocese located in Ouahigouya in the Ecclesiastical province of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.

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History

Special churches

The cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Délivrance in Ouahigouya.

Leadership

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

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    Coordinates: 13°34′39″N2°25′08″W / 13.5774°N 2.4188°W / 13.5774; -2.4188