The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna () is a diocese located in the city of Nouna in the ecclesiastical province of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.
History 14 April 2000: Established as Diocese of Nouna from Diocese of Nouna–Dédougou
Persecution Like many other parts of Burkina Faso, the Diocese of Nouna has been subjected to incidents of persecution of Christians by Muslim extremists. One such case occurred in July 2022, when jihadists attacked the village of Bourasso killing at least 22 people, according to official figures, though some witnesses spoke of up to 30 deaths.
After a few months of peace, violence returned in October 2025, according to ACN. On 6 October three teenagers were pulled off a bus and executed by terrorists in Madouba, near the border with Mali and soon after that 15 people were killed when armed men fired on a bus and other vehicles travelling on the road from Nouna to Dédougou.
Special churches The cathedral is the Cathédrale Notre Dame du Perpétuel Sécours in Nouna.
Leadership Bishops of Nouna
Joseph Sama (14 April 2000 – 25 January 2025), retired Apostolic Administrator Joseph Sama (25 January 2025 – 11 May 2025), Bishop Emeritus of Nouna Guy Mukasa Sanon (25 January 2025 – Present)
See also Roman Catholicism in Burkina Faso
References
External links GCatholic.org