Saint-Augustin cathedral in Koudougou, Catholic cathedral in Koudougou, Burkina Faso
The Saint-Augustin Cathedral in Koudougou is a Catholic cathedral in the center of Koudougou, Burkina Faso, and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Koudougou. The building has a straightforward layout with a high ceiling, wood benches, and windows that let in natural light.
The parish was officially founded on September 14, 1955, when the Diocese of Koudougou was established. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Augustine, an important figure in early Christian thought.
The cathedral sits in central Koudougou and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the town center. Visitors are welcome to step inside outside of services to see the interior.
The bells of the cathedral ring out across the town each morning to call people to prayer, making the building a kind of clock for the neighborhood. A cross stands out clearly on the facade, making the structure one of the more recognizable points in the Koudougou skyline.
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