Fr. Patrickmary Afamefuna Dike is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Dori, Burkina Faso. Born on 4 December 1994 in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria, he was ordained to the priesthood on 6 July 2024. He currently serves as Parish Vicar at St. Abraham Parish, Gorom-Gorom. Fluent in English and French, he is deeply engaged in missionary evangelization, youth formation, intercultural dialogue, and compassionate pastoral ministry. His priestly service is guided by a commitment to encounter God in every person and to bring hope to the communities he serves with humility and dedication.
The Diocese of Dori, at the heart of Burkina Faso’s Sahel region, was once a land of vibrant faith. From the parish of Sebba to Gorom-Gorom and Gorgadji, the sound of church bells mingled with the songs of the faithful, and priests travelled freely to serve their communities. Today, that same land bears the wounds of violence and fear. The…