Mirko Štefković
| His Excellency Mirko Štefković | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Zrenjanin | |
| File:Mu 0647 biskup Mirko Štefković.jpg | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Zrenjanin |
| Appointed | 18 March 2024 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 June 2004 |
| Consecration | 1 June 2024 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1977 Subotica, SFR Yugoslavia (now Serbia) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University, Pontifical Gregorian University |
Mirko Štefković (Serbian Cyrillic: Мирко Штефковић; born 24 September 1977) is a Serbian Roman Catholic prelate who has served as the Bishop of Zrenjanin since 2024.[1][2]
Early life and education
Štefković was born on 24 September 1977 in Subotica, then part of Yugoslavia.[1][2] He attended the diocesan classical gymnasium Paulinum in Subotica.[1][2] After completing compulsory military service in Niš, he was sent to Rome for priestly formation.[1]
He studied philosophy at the Pontifical Urban University from 1998 to 2000 and theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University, earning a licentiate in fundamental theology in 2006.[1][2]
Priesthood
Štefković was ordained a deacon on 3 May 2003 and a priest on 29 June 2004 for the Diocese of Subotica.[3]
Following his ordination, he served as personal secretary to the Bishop of Subotica and later held several diocesan offices, including diocesan economist and director of the Josephinum priests’ residence.[1][2] He also served as diocesan spokesperson, master of ceremonies, and general secretary of the International Bishops' Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius.[1][2]
He taught fundamental theology at the Theological-Catechetical Institute of the Diocese of Subotica.[1][2]
Episcopacy
On 18 March 2024, Pope Francis appointed Štefković as Bishop of Zrenjanin.[1][2] He succeeded Archbishop László Német, who had served as apostolic administrator of the diocese.[1][2] Štefković received episcopal consecration on 1 June 2024.[3]
Languages
Štefković speaks Croatian, Serbian, Hungarian, Italian, German, and English.[1][2]
References
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External links
- Bishop Mirko Štefković at Catholic-Hierarchy