Roman Catholic Diocese of Banfora

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

History

June 27, 1998: Established as Diocese of Banfora from Diocese of Bobo-Dioulasso

Special churches

The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre in Banfora.

Leadership

Bishops of Banfora (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lucas Kalfa Sanon (since 1998.06.27)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Burkina Faso

Sources

GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 10°38′38″N 4°45′31″W / 10.6439°N 4.7586°W / 10.6439; -4.7586

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