Marko Semren

The Most Reverend
Marko Semren
O.F.M.
Auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka
Titular Bishop of Abaradira
Archdiocese Vrhbosna
Diocese Banja Luka
See Banja Luka
Appointed 15 July 2010[1]
Orders
Ordination 29 June 1981[1]
Consecration 18 September 2010[1]
by Franjo Komarica
Personal details
Born (1954-01-09) 9 January 1954[1]
Bila, Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina[1]
Nationality Croat
Denomination Catholic
Motto Adsum Dei benignitate
Coat of arms

Marko Semren (born 9 April 1954) is the current auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina and titular Bishop of Abaradira in North Africa.

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 Gorizia - 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]

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.


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