Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N'Gourma
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N'Gourma (Latin: Dioecesis Fada Ngurmaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Fada N’Gourma in the ecclesiastical province of Koupéla in Burkina Faso.
History
- February 12, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Fada N’Gourma from the Apostolic Prefecture of Niamey in Niger
- June 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Fada N’Gourma
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint Joseph in Fada N’Gourma.
Persecution
The Minor Seminary of Saint Kisito de Bougui was attacked by Jihadists on the night of February 10. No lives were lost, but severe material damage was reported. The attackers burned two dormitories, a classroom, and a vehicle. Another vehicle was stolen, according to charity Aid to the Church in Need[1] (ACN) The seminary had to be moved to Fada N'Gourma for safety reasons. In July 2022 the diocese claimed that over 90% of the villages were no longer accessible, due to the threat of Islamic terrorism, which has worsened since it began in 2005.[2]
In September and October 2025 after a few months of peace, violence erupted again. One catechist was murdered in an ambush and another catechist was kidnapped in the parish of Kouala, though later released.[3]
Leadership, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Fada N'Gourma (Roman rite)
- Bishop Pierre Claver Malgo (since February 11, 2012)
- Bishop Paul Ouédraogo (January 24, 1997 – November 13, 2010), appointed Archbishop of Bobo-Dioulasso
- Bishop Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré (June 15, 1979 – June 10, 1995), appointed Archbishop of Ouagadougou
- Bishop Marcel Chauvin, C.SS.R. (June 16, 1964 – June 15, 1979)
- Prefects Apostolic of Fada N’Gourma (Roman rite)
- Fr. Alphonse Chantoux, C.SS.R. (May 29, 1959 – June 16, 1964)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fada N’Gourma is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[4]
References
- Back to citation CNA. "Minor seminary attacked". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- Back to citation ACN (July 22, 2022). "Islamic terrorism in Burkina Faso". ACN International. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- Back to citation Lafontaine, Christophe (October 31, 2025). "Burkina Faso: Two dioceses hit by new wave of attacks". ACN International. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q868762