Sikasso diocese

Mons. Robert Cissé, appointed Bishop of Mali's Sikasso Diocese on 14 December 2022. Credit: Caritas Mali

Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso

Dec 14, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Bamako, Mali, as the Bishop for the country’s Sikasso Diocese.

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Malian Bishop Vocal for Release of Colombian Nun Abducted in 2017 Transferred

Mar 27, 2020

Pope Francis has transferred Malian Bishop Jean-Baptiste Tiama, a key figure in advocating for the release of a Colombian nun abducted in February 2017, from Mali’s Sikasso diocese to become the new Bishop of Mopti diocese.

Church in Mali Offers Prayers for Release of Colombian Nun Kidnapped Three Years Ago

Feb 11, 2020

The Catholic Church in the West African nation of Mali last Friday, February 7 offered special prayers for the safe release of Colombian-born Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, who was kidnapped by jihadists in southern Mali the same date three years ago.

Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso

Malian Bishop Vocal for Release of Colombian Nun Abducted in 2017 Transferred

Church in Mali Offers Prayers for Release of Colombian Nun Kidnapped Three Years Ago

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