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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.

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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Priest in Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Banfora Reported Missing, Bishop Asks for Prayers

Jan 20, 2021

A Priest serving in Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Banfora located in the Southwestern part of the West African nation is missing, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese has announced.

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