Diocèse de Kolda : L'Abbé Joseph Francis Badji nommé Évêque coadjuteur de Kolda
Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Joseph Francis Badji as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Kolda on Saturday, January 10. The announcement was made public at noon, Rome time, by the Apostolic Nuncio to Senegal, Archbishop Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag.
Father Francis, a 60-year-old priest, recognized educator and specialist in philosophy, will leave the direction of the Jean Marie Vianney Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Brin to join Bishop Jean-Pierre Bassène, who has led this ecclesiastical district since his episcopal ordination on April 29, 2000.
Bishop Jean Pierre Bassène, from the diocese of Ziguinchor in 2000 when Kolda was erected as a diocese to separate it from Ziguinchor, led this large ecclesiastical district with the administrative regions of Kolda and Sédhiou for 26 years.
Abbot Francis Badji, chosen by the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, will be in charge, in a few months, of leading this diocese according to canon law.
What does coadjutor bishop mean?
A coadjutor bishop is an assistant bishop to a diocesan bishop, serving in his duties and with an automatic and immediate right of succession upon the incumbent bishop's retirement or death, thus ensuring a seamless transition. Appointed by the Holy See, he possesses the same powers as the diocesan bishop once in office and immediately assumes his position on the episcopal see.
The coadjutor bishop assists the diocesan bishop in governing the diocese, often becoming vicar general. His appointment includes the right to succeed the incumbent bishop immediately. He takes possession of his office upon presentation of his apostolic letters to the diocesan bishop.
In the church, the appointment of the coadjutor bishop facilitates a period of transition and familiarization with the diocese.
Father Francis Badji is expected to be ordained and installed within the next three months, according to the provisions of Canon Law, a priest informed us. And, upon his installation, Bishop Jean Pierre Bassène will be entitled to a retirement.
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