Marko Semren

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The Most Reverend

Marko Semren

O.F.M.
Auxiliary bishop emeritus of Banja Luka
Titular Bishop emeritus of Abaradira
Coat of arms of Marko Semren.svg
Archdiocese Vrhbosna
Diocese Banja Luka
See Banja Luka
Appointed15 July 2010 [1]
Orders
Ordination29 June 1981 [1]
Consecration18 September 2010 [1]
by  Franjo Komarica
Personal details
Born (1954-04-09) 9 April 1954 (age 70) [1]
Bila, Livno, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia [1]
Nationality Croat
Denomination Catholic
MottoAdsum Dei benignitate
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Marko Semren.svg

Marko Semren (born 9 April 1954) was an auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Biography

In 1973, he entered the Franciscan Order studied philosophy and theology at the Franciscan Institute, Sarajevo. From 1974-1975 he did his National Service and took final vows on 13 April 1980, and on 29 June 1981 was ordained.

Then studied at the Pontifical University "Antonianum" in Rome, receiving his Ph.D. in 1986. He served as master of novices and spiritual father, pastor and guardian of the Franciscan convent in Gorica - Livno. He taught at the theological institute in Sarajevo. On 15 July 2010, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka, and Bishop of Abaradira. [2]

Pope Francis accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, presented by Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M. on July 15, 2024. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 203, Number 16.795.
  3. ↑ https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/07/15/240715b.html
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