The Most Reverend Marko Semren O.F.M. |
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Auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka Titular Bishop of Abaradira | |
Archdiocese | Vrhbosna |
Diocese | Banja Luka |
See | Banja Luka |
Appointed | 15 July 2010 |
Orders | |
Ordination | 29 June 1981 |
Consecration | 18 September 2010 by Franjo Komarica |
Personal details | |
Born |
Bila, Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
9 January 1954
Nationality | Croat |
Denomination | Catholic |
Motto | Adsum Dei benignitate |
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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.
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 April 13, 1980, and June 29, 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.