Healthcare Complex of Mohan Ousmane, Diocese of Kolda, Senegal.
On this blessed day, in the village of Mohan Ousmane, located 15 km from Kolda*, the foundation stone was laid for the Socio-Healthcare Complex of the Brothers of Saint John of God a work of charity and service rooted in the Order’s charism of compassion.
This initiative is in perfect alignment with the declarations of the 2024 General Chapter, which emphasized the promotion of mental health as an emerging priority.
Religious Leadership
The ceremony was held under the spiritual authority of Monsignor Jean-Pierre BASSENE, Bishop of the Diocese of Kolda, represented by Father Bernard D. BOIRO, Parish Priest of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories.
It was presided over by the Reverend Brother Paulinus Toh Kisan, Provincial Superior of the Province of Saint Augustine of Africa, accompanied by:
Brother Etienne SENE: General Councillor in charge of the Africa Region, representing the Prior General, Rev. Brother Pascal AHODEGNON
Brother Léon Robert MBENGUE, Provincial Councillor
Brother Terrence Tanni Tita, Provincial Secretary
Brother André SENE, Director of Dalal Xel Hospital in Thiès
Civil Authorities and Partners.
Civil authorities were represented by Mr. Samba BALDE, delegate of the Mayor of Kolda, in the absence of Mr. Massire TOURE.
The Diocesan Caritas was represented by:
Father Raoul Araye MANKALY, Chaplain of Caritas and Diocesan Director of Communications
Mrs. Anne Mendy CORREA, Director of Caritas Kolda
Mrs. Emma SARR, Animator
Technical and Community Support
Mr. Alouise BAKHOUM, entrepreneur, attended with his wife Yvette and their sons Martin-Michel and Jean-Léopold, as a sign of family and fraternal support.
The Village Chief, Mr. Souleiman BALDE, expressed the community’s heartfelt gratitude for this long-awaited project, which will also benefit the children of the nearby primary school.
Fraternal Presence.
Several Brothers from the Provinces of Saint Augustine and Saint Richard Pampuri, gathered in jubilee celebration, honored the event with their fraternal presence.
Significance:
This solemn act marks a historic milestone in the hospital mission of the Order in Senegal, in service to the most vulnerable, in the spirit of Saint John of God.
Done at Mohan Ousmane, this Thursday, December 11, 2025, for remembrance and blessing.
