# Catholic Church activities in Southeast Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-church-activities-in-southeast-europe > Updated: 2026-10-22T14:22:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In mid-October 2026, Catholic archbishops in Sarajevo and Đakovo conducted diaconate ordinations. In Sarajevo, Archbishop Tomo Vukšić ordained seven deacons, including four African candidates. In Đakovo, Archbishop Đuro Hranić ordained five candidates and delivered a homily addressing the separation of faith and nationalism, stating that ‘Jesus separates God and Croats’ to emphasize that religious identity should remain distinct from national identity. Later in the month, the Croatian Bishops' Conference held its 73rd plenary session in Zagreb. Led by Archbishop Dražen Kutleša, the session focused on the implementation of the synodal process following instructions from Pope Leo XIV, specifically regarding preparations for diocesan-level assemblies in 2027–2028. Concurrently, Franciscan Slavic conferences met in Bratislava to discuss regional cooperation among provincial ministers from several Slavic nations, including Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Catholic Church conferences convene in Zagreb and Bratislava The Croatian Bishops' Conference met in Zagreb to discuss the synodal process, while Franciscan leaders from across Slavic regions gathered in Bratislava. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catholic-church-conferences-convene-in-zagreb-and-bratislava ### 2026-10-18: Catholic archbishops hold diaconate ordinations in Sarajevo and Đakovo Catholic archbishops in Sarajevo and Đakovo held diaconate ordinations, with Archbishop Hranić calling for the separation of religious and national identities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catholic-archbishops-hold-diaconate-ordinations-in-sarajevo-and-akovo --- Cite as: Catholic Church activities in Southeast Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-church-activities-in-southeast-europe