Joseph Sama
Joseph Sama | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Nouna, Burkina Faso | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso |
| See | Nouna |
| Appointed | 14 April 2000 |
| Installed | 28 October 2000 |
| Term ended | 25 January 2025 |
| Predecessor | Zéphyrin Toé |
| Successor | Guy Mukasa Sanon |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 12 July 1975 |
| Consecration | 28 October 2000 by Zéphyrin Toé |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Sama 12 October 1947 Dédougou, Apostolic Prefecture of Nouna, Burkina Faso |
| Motto | "I am among you as one who serves" |
| Styles of Joseph Sama | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | His Lordship |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Joseph Sama (born 12 October 1947) is a Burkinabe Catholic prelate who was the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna, Burkina Faso from 14 April 2000 until his age-related retirement on 25 January 2025. Before that, from 12 July 1975 until 14 April 2000, he was a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nouna. He was appointed bishop on 14 April 2000 by Pope John Paul II and was consecrated and installed at Nouna on 28 October 2000. He retired on 25 January 2025. He lives on as the Bishop Emeritus of Nouna, Burkina Faso
Background and education
He was born on 12 October 1947, at Dédougou, Apostolic Prefecture of Nouna, Burkina Faso. He studied philosophy and theology, at seminary before he was ordained a priest on 12 July 1975.[1]
Priesthood
On 12 July 1975 he was ordained a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna-Dédougou, Burkina Faso. He served in that capacity until 14 April 2000.[1]
As bishop
Pope John Paul II appointed him as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouna on 14 Apr 2000. He was consecrated and installed at Nouna on 28 October 2000 by the hands of Bishop Zéphyrin Toé, Bishop of Dédougou assisted by Archbishop Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré, Archbishop of Ouagadougou and Bishop Jean-Gabriel Diarra, Bishop of San.[1] He has been active in helping school children who have been brutalized by religious zealots. "Supported by the Pontifical Mission Societies, the diocese offers education, faith, and community to help them rebuild their lives amidst hardship".[2]
On 25 January 2025, Pope Francis "accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nouna, Burkina Faso, presented by Bishop Joseph Sama". The Holy Father appointed Guy Mukasa Sanon, of the clergy of Bobo-Dioulasso, as the new bishop of Nouna Catholic Diocese.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c David M. Cheney (25 January 2025). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Joseph Sama (born 12 October 1947), Bishop Emeritus of Nouna". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Ines San Martin (18 November 2024). "Missionary Childhood Association: "I wanted to keep learning, but I had nothing left"". Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. New York City. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Agenzia Fides (25 January 2025). "Africa/Burkina Faso: Resignation and Appointment of Bishop of Nouna, Burkina Faso". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
Succession table
External links
- 40 years of fidelity to God in humility: Bishop Joseph SAMA rejoices as at 25 January 2016.