Marko Semren

The Most Reverend Marko Semren O.F.M.
Auxiliary bishop emeritus of Banja Luka Titular Bishop emeritus of Abaradira
Archdiocese	Vrhbosna
Diocese	Banja Luka
See	Banja Luka
Appointed	15 July 2010[1]
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Ordination	29 June 1981[1]
Consecration	18 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
Motto	Adsum Dei benignitate
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Marko Semren (born 9 April 1954) was an auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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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