Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayes

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayes

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayes {Latin: "Kayesen(sis)"} is a diocese located in the city of Kayes in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamako in Mali.

History

* June 12, 1947: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kayes from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bamako
* July 6, 1963: Promoted as Diocese of Kayes

Leadership

* Bishops of Kayes (Roman rite)
** Bishop Joseph Dao (since 1978.09.12)
** Bishop Etienne-Marie-Félix Courtois, M. Afr. (1963.07.06 – 1978.07.11)
* Prefects Apostolic of Kayes (Roman rite)
** Bishop Etienne-Marie-Félix Courtois, M. Afr. (1947.11.07 – 1963.07.06)

ee also

*Roman Catholicism in Mali

ource

* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/kaye0.htm Giga-Catholic Information]


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