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Catholic Church activities and appointments in Croatia

Overview

Catholic parishes in Croatia have announced various liturgical schedules, community events, and leadership changes. In late August 2026, parishes in Sinj and Osijek released schedules for upcoming masses, pilgrimages, and spiritual trips. In Osijek, Josip Vuksanović assumed the role of parish vicar, and the community prepared for upcoming masses and meetings following the start of the school year. Formal religious appointments were also announced in Petrinja and Karlovac, with Filip Šabalja succeeding Josip Samaržija in Petrinja and Danijel Hačko taking over for Duje Kurtović in Karlovac. By mid-September, new community and educational programs were introduced in Zagreb and Osijek. In Zagreb, the Holy Cross Parish, serving Siget and Trnsko, announced collections for Caritas, celebrations for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and a spiritual music concert by Stjepan Lacha. The parish is also accepting enrollments for First Communion and Confirmation classes until October 1. In Osijek, the St. Peter and Paul Parish scheduled meetings for pastoral and economic councils, as well as sessions for volunteers preparing for a family encounter. The parish is also organizing a meeting for religious educators and catechists to plan the semester and is coordinating a pilgrimage to Aljmaš. In late September, liturgical schedules for the Sinj and Cetina regions were released. A central celebration for the Archangels will be held in Trilj, led by Bishop Petar Palić. Furthermore, preparations are underway for the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, which will feature a three-day spiritual program and a central Eucharistic celebration led by Bishop Marko Medo on October 4. By late September, additional regional activities were reported. In Gori, Mons. Paško Glasnović celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood and 75th birthday with a golden mass attended by Bishop Vlado Košić.

Entities

Vlado Košić · Osijek · St. Peter and Paul Parish · St. Francis of Assisi · Petrinja

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Religious and cultural events held across Croatia and neighboring regions

    A series of religious anniversaries, local cultural festivals, and pilgrimages are being observed across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovakia.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Parishes in Zagreb and Osijek announce community and religious activities

    Catholic parishes in Zagreb and Osijek, Croatia, have announced upcoming religious services, community meetings, educational enrollments, and local pilgrimages.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    New parish priests appointed in Petrinja and Karlovac

    New parish priests Filip Šabalja and Danijel Hačko have been officially introduced to their respective communities in Petrinja and Karlovac, Croatia, during recent religious ceremonies.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Catholic parishes in Croatia announce upcoming services and community events

    Catholic parishes in Sinj and Osijek, Croatia, have announced liturgical schedules, new clergy appointments, and upcoming community religious events for late August and early September 2026.

Sources

bazilikamarianka.sk · db.hr · glas-slavonije.hr · glaspodravine.hr · gorica.hr · kinder-verlag.at · medjimurski.hr · mojkraj.hr · n24.ba · petrinja.hr · resultados.info.mx · sinjskarera.hr · svpetaripavao.hr · zagorje.com · zupa-svkriz.hr

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history