Catholic events in Bosnia and Croatia

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Križevci Pilgrims Journey to Assisi and Marija Bistrica

   Križevci youth pilgrimaged to Assisi for Saint Francis’s 800th anniversary, while local faithful walked the 291st traditional pilgrimage to the Marian shrine in Marija Bistrica.

2. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Croatian Armed Forces, Police and Veterans Conduct 12th Provincial Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Sinj

   On 31 July 2026, Croatia’s armed forces, police, veterans and firefighters held the 12th provincial pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Sinj shrine, led by General Boris Zdilar and Monsignor Jure Bogdan.

3. 17 days ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Goričani Pilgrimage to Marija Bistrica Attracts Hundreds of Faithful

   Hundreds of Goričani parishioners walked to Croatia’s Marija Bistrica shrine, continuing a yearly pilgrimage of prayer, community and tradition.

4. 17 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Bishop Milan Stipić Baptizes Children During St. Sharbel Pilgrimage in Križevci

   Bishop Milan Stipić led a St. Sharbel pilgrimage and baptized five children in Križevci, while Križišće installed three new church clocks funded by local authorities.

5. 21 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Sljeme Parish Launches Three-Day Pilgrimage Ahead of Our Lady’s Feast

   Croatia’s highest parish on Sljeme mountain begins a three‑day pilgrimage (16‑18 Aug) leading to the feast of Our Lady of Sljeme on 19 Aug, with multiple Masses and a 93rd‑anniversary celebration.

6. 23 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Bishop Milan Stipić visits Byzantine spiritual centre in Salzburg, Austria

   Bishop Milan Stipić visited the Byzantine Spiritual Centre in Salzburg on July 11‑12 2026, leading liturgies and announcing the Križevci eparchy’s 250th anniversary for 2027.

7. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Hundreds of pilgrims gather at Bosnia’s Bilska Misa and Croatia’s Vrana shrine

   Hundreds gathered at Bosnia’s Bilska Misa, now on a heritage list, while over 10,000 pilgrims attended Croatia’s Vrana celebration of Saint Nediljica.

8. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Croatian pilgrimages gather believers at Bistrica shrine and Križevci waypoint

   Pilgrims gathered at Marija Bistrica shrine on 27 June and at Križevci on 28 June, joining religious devotion with veteran remembrance in a nationwide Marian pilgrimage.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   St. John the Baptist celebrations draw diaspora to Ravska and Graberje villages

   St. John the Baptist festivals in Ravska (Bosnia) and Graberje (Croatia) gathered diaspora and revived local traditions after post‑earthquake rebuilding.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Podmilačje holy site draws tens of thousands for St. John feast

    Tens of thousands gathered at Podmilačje on 24 June for St John’s feast, with a mass led by Bishop Miro Relota and political figures attending, showcasing interfaith unity and ongoing church reconstruction.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Bosnia and Croatia host Saint John festivities in Široki Brijeg and Dajla

    Široki Brijeg and Dajla host Saint John celebrations, featuring a communal walk with a bonfire in Bosnia and a multi‑day festival with mass, music and sports in Croatia.

12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Bosnian bishops lead major June pilgrimages in Križevci and Štivor

    Bishops Milan Stipić and Željko Majić led June 20 pilgrimages and celebrations in Križevci and Štivor, Bosnia, drawing local faithful and Italian guests.

13. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Croatia hold youth gatherings in late May 2026

    Catholic dioceses in Bosnia (Vrhbosna) and Croatia (Rijeka) held youth events in late May 2026, focusing on spiritual renewal and creative faith expression.

14. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Croatian Catholic Youth Meeting draws thousands of young believers to Daruvar, Dežanovac and Pakrac

    Thousands of Catholic youths gathered in Daruvar, Dežanovac and Pakrac for Masses, commemorations and cultural events.

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