Noël Bernard Coulibaly

Noël Bernard Coulibaly (born 17 December 1976) is a Malian Catholic prelate who was appointed as the bishop of the Diocese of Sikasso, in Mali on 19 March 2026. Before that, he served as a priest of the same Catholic diocese, since 6 July 2002. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV. His consecration took place on 4 July 2026 at Sikasso, Mali.

Background and education Noël Bernard Coulibaly was born on 17 December 1976 in Niono, Diocese of Sikasso, in the Ségou Region of Mali. He studied philosophy at the Saint Augustin Major Seminary in Bamako. He then studied theology at the same seminary, graduating with a bachelor's degree in the subject. From 2006 until 2009, he studied at the Catholic University of Lyon in France, where he graduated with a master's degree in "local development engineering".

Priest He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sikasso, on 6 July 2002. He served as a priest until 19 March 2026. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations, including: