Background
Dao, Joseph was born on August 6, 1936 in Bobo Dioulasso, Mali.
Dao, Joseph was born on August 6, 1936 in Bobo Dioulasso, Mali.
Diploma in philosophy, Koumo Major Seminary. Diploma in theology, Koumo Major Seminary. Diploma in religious studies, Abidian ISCR.
National chaplian of laity, Catholic Church, Mali, 1965-1975; parish priest, Catholic Church, Segou, Mali, 1972-1974; parish priest, Catholic Church, Niono, Mali, 1975-1976; national director medias, Catholic Church, Bamako, Mali, 1976-1978; educator of seminarians, Catholic Church, Bamako, Mali, 1976-1978; bishop, Catholic Church, Kayes, Mali, since 1979. Chairman national commission lay oyostalate Catholic Church, Mali, 1989.
Son of Vincent de Paul and Marie Elizabeth (Sanon) D.