Josip Bozanić
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Josip Bozanić (pronounced [jǒsip bǒzanit͡ɕ]; born 20 March 1949) is a Croatian prelate of the Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Zagreb from 1997 to 2023. He was previously Bishop of Krk from 1989 to 1997. He was made a cardinal in 2003.
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Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Zagreb | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Zagreb |
See | Zagreb |
Appointed | 5 July 1997 |
Term ended | 15 April 2023 |
Predecessor | Franjo Kuharić |
Successor | Dražen Kutleša |
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Orders | |
Ordination | 29 June 1975 by Karmelo Zazinović |
Consecration | 25 June 1989 by Franjo Kuharić |
Created cardinal | 21 October 2003 by Pope John Paul II |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Born | Josip Bozanić (1949-03-20) 20 March 1949 (age 75) |
Nationality | Croatian |
Denomination | Catholic (Roman Rite) |
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Alma mater | |
Motto | Da život imaju That they may have life (John 10:10) |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
Styles of Josip Bozanić | |
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
See | Zagreb |
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