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Benjamin Ndiaye

b. 1948

Senegalian Roman Catholic clergyman, archbishop

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Born 1948. Benjamin Ndiaye is a Senegalese catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Benjamin Ndiaye (born 28 October 1948) is a Senegalese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar, Senegal, from 22 December 2014 until his age-related retirement on 22 February 2025. Before that, from 15 June 2001 until 22 December 2014, he was the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaolack, Senegal. He was appointed bishop on 15 June 2001 by Pope John Paul II. He was consecrated and installed at Kaolack, on 24 November 2001 by Archbishop Théodore-Adrien Sarr, Archbishop of Dakar. His age-related request to retire from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Dakar, Senegal, was accepted on 22 February 2025 by Pope Francis, and Bishop André Guèye was appointed as his successor as the archbishop of Dakar.

Background and education He was born on 28 October 1948, in Fadiouth, Thiès Region, Senegal. He studied at seminaries and universities in Senegal, Fribourg in Switzerland, Jerusalem and Paris, France.

Priest He was ordained a priest on 21 August 1977 by Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum. He served as a priest until 15 June 2001.

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Education
Catholic University of Paris, University of Fribourg
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dakar, Diocesan bishop

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Who is Benjamin Ndiaye?

Senegalian Roman Catholic clergyman, archbishop

When was Benjamin Ndiaye born?

Benjamin Ndiaye was born on 28 October 1948 in Joal-Fadiouth.

What is Benjamin Ndiaye's occupation?

Benjamin Ndiaye is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Benjamin Ndiaye?

Benjamin Ndiaye is Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Ndiaye

· Wikidata: Q817632

· DBpedia: Benjamin Ndiaye

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