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Suffragan diocese San, Mali

Diocese of San

Sanen(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of San is a Latin Church diocese in the Segou region of Mali, established as a mission sui iuris in 1962 and elevated to a diocese on 29 September 1964. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bamako and has been led by Bishop Hassa Florent Kone since 2021.

On the map

Esri
San, Mali, drawn to the town rather than to the door: the register holds no verified address for its cathedral.

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Established
1964
Catholics
44,102
Priests
39
Territory
20,550 km²

Parishes and churches

5 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Florent Konan Kouassi Hassa

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The cathedral

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Lourdes, San stands in San, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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This see in the wire

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  • Bishop Juan Ignacio González entrusts Chile to the Virgin of Carmen

    Bishop Juan Ignacio González entrusted Chile to the Virgin of Carmen during a procession in San Bernardo on September 27, 2026. The event coincided with the Day of Prayer for Chile. At the conclusion of the procession through the streets of San Bernardo, Bishop González honored the patroness of Chile by placing a sash and a medal on her image. The bishop called for national unity, dignity, and respect for God's law.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud publishes August edition of Diocesan Bulletin

    The Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud has released its August 2026 edition of the diocesan bulletin to share news from local pastoral communities. In the publication, Bishop Juan María Agurto Muñoz discusses the bicentennial of the annexation of Chiloé to the Republic of Chile, encouraging readers to appreciate their history and work toward an inclusive nation. The bulletin reports on several August events, including the visit of the Virgin of Carmen Peregrina to various communities, celebrations for children, acolytes, and youth, and devotion to Jesus Nazareno throughout the archipelago, particularly in Caguach. The edition also contains news from the Chilean Church and the Holy See, the diocesan schedule for September, and a report on the 1% contribution. Pedro Gallardo Quinchén serves as the communications officer for the Ancud bishopric.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of San Sebastián to host European Heritage Days

    The Diocese of San Sebastián will host the European Heritage Days from September through November. The event features guided visits to church bell towers, clocks, and organs throughout the diocese. The Diputación de Gipuzkoa organized this edition of the program to increase awareness of cultural heritage. According to the Diputación, the event aims to highlight environmental, social, and technological risks to heritage and encourages people to reflect on how to protect local history and traditions.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Culture

  • Bishop Robert Flock publishes reflection on Santa Cruz's 216th anniversary

    Bishop Robert Flock published a reflection in the El Día newspaper to mark the 216th anniversary of the libertarian movement in Santa Cruz. The bishop of the Diocese of San Ignacio de Velasco described the region's people as having a moral responsibility to lead a revolution of honesty and justice within the country. Flock noted his personal connection to the region, stating he has spent 34 of his 38 years of missionary work in Santa Cruz, including 24.5 years at the La Santa Cruz parish. He expressed pride in serving a territory originally evangelized by the Compañía de Jesús and the Orden de Frailes Menores.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Bishops

  • Diocese of San Sebastián organizes Pastoral Juvenil Vocacional course 2026-27

    Sep 25, 2026 · Education

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