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Sr. Suellen Tennyson, a member of the Congregation of the Marianites of Holy Cross freed from captivity in Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese. Credit: Kaya Diocese

Burkinabe Diocese in “great joy, gratitude to God” after American Nun Gains Freedom

Aug 31, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Kaya in Burkina Faso has expressed “great joy and gratitude to God” following the release of an American Catholic Nun.

Sister Suellen Tennyson, a member of the Congregation of the Marianites of Holy Cross, who was abducted in Burkina Faso April 4, 2022. Diocese of Kaya.

American Nun Abducted in Burkina Faso Moved to Start Missionary Facility after 2011 Visit

Apr 7, 2022

The American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was moved to start a missionary outpost in Burkina Faso after a 2011 visit to the country.

Sr. Suellen Tennyson, a member of the Congregation of the Marianites of Holy Cross abducted from Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese on the night of Monday, April 4. Credit: Kaya Diocese

Prayer Appeal for American Catholic Nun Kidnapped from Kaya Diocese in Burkina Faso

Apr 5, 2022

Prayers are being sought for the safe release of an American Catholic Nun reportedly abducted from Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese on the night of Monday, April 4.

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