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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Bamako- Travel Tips
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The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Bamako, Mali, is the principal Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Bamako. Constructed beginning in 1925 and completed in 1936, it replaced an earlier chapel built in 1910 to serve the growing Catholic community in the then-developing capital. The cathedral's foundation was blessed by Archbishop Sauvant, with Marshal Pétain in attendance. For over two decades, it remained the sole Catholic place of worship in the city. The first Archbishop of Bamako, Pierre-Louis Leclerc, was installed here in 1956 and later interred within the cathedral in 1988. Its history reflects the expansion of Catholicism in Mali during the colonial and post-colonial periods.
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Reviews of Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Bamako
Mamdou Diawara - 5
excellent
hello world - 4
Cool place, a Catholic Church in the centre of old city, near Grand Market. I didn’t get inside the church, just parked my vehicle in the specious parking lot. The church is surrounded by tall trees and offering enough shades for the busy passersby to take some rest underneath. The walls have some old paintings, these would look gracious if retouched.
Mary Muthama - 5
Looking for evening Mass in Bamako on a Sunday. Any ideas? please...Got it Sacred heart Cathedral Bamako has 6pm mass
Jacques DARGA - 4
Old and cool church ⛪
Michael Chris - 5
My church
