Jean-Gabriel Diarra

Jean-Gabriel Diarra (12 July 1945 – 28 October 2019) was a Malian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of San.

Quotes

• My concern is that the candidates have said nothing about what sort of society must be built in Mali, nothing about long term prospects. I realise however that even the most advanced democracies these sort of questions are difficult to tackle. I think however that the level of instruction of the people must be raised and the education system improved so that, on a long term basis, it is possible to raise the level of political debate and create a more advanced democracy.
  • “These elections are a sign of democratic vitality however more effort must be made to bring the people closer to politics” says President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Mali (28 April 2007) Fides News Agency

• We must explain that we are animated by the Spirit of the Gospel: we do not want to impose our faith but we do want to announce it. The Church is not a non governmental organisation it is at the service of the Proclamation of the Word.
  • “Our intention is not to impose the Gospel but to proclaim it with our lives” President of Bishops Conference in Rome for ad limina visit tells Fides (16 May 2007) Fides News Agency