Mile Bogović facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mile Bogović |
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| Diocesan Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Gospić-Senj |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 25 May 2000 |
| Reign ended | 4 April 2016 |
| Predecessor | new creation |
| Successor | Zdenko Križić |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Tamata and Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Rijeka–Senj (1999–2000) |
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| Ordination | 5 July 1964 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 29 June 1999 (Bishop) by Anton Tamarut |
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| Birth name | Mile Bogović |
| Born | 7 August 1939 Gornji Cerovac, Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
| Died | 19 December 2020 (aged 81) Rijeka, Croatia |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb, Pontifical Gregorian University |
Bishop Mile Bogović (born August 7, 1939 – died December 19, 2020) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in Croatia. He served as a special helper bishop (called a Titular Bishop and Auxiliary Bishop) for the Archdiocese of Rijeka–Senj from 1999 to 2000.
Later, he became the very first main bishop (Diocesan Bishop) of the new Gospić-Senj area. He held this important role from 2000 until he retired in 2016.
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Early Life and Schooling
Mile Bogović was born into a Catholic family in Croatia. His parents were Mijo and Manda Bogović. He grew up near a town called Slunj in Central Croatia.
Learning to Be a Priest
After finishing primary school in Slunj, he went to a special high school called a classical gymnasium. This school was in a seminary in Pazin, which is a place where people study to become priests.
He then went to the main seminary there and studied at the Theological Faculty at the University of Zagreb. This is where he learned about philosophy and theology, which are important subjects for priests.
Becoming a Priest and Further Studies
Mile Bogović became a priest on July 5, 1964. He worked as a priest for two years. Then, he decided to continue his studies.
From 1966 to 1971, he went to the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. There, he earned a special degree called a Doctor of Church History. This means he became an expert in the history of the Church.
Working as a Priest
After finishing his studies in Italy, Father Bogović (Fr. Bogović) took on many different roles. He worked in various parishes and helped lead the Church in his region.
Important Roles and Duties
- Parish Priest: He served as a parish priest in Krivi Put. A parish priest is in charge of a local church community.
- Chaplain: At the same time, he was a chaplain in Slunj. A chaplain often provides spiritual support to a specific group, like in a hospital or school.
- Archbishop's Assistant: He was a personal assistant to Archbishop Viktor Burić. This meant he helped the Archbishop with his daily tasks and duties.
- University Rector: He became the rector of the Theological Faculty at the University of Rijeka. A rector is like the head of a university department.
- Vicar General: He served as the Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Rijeka–Senj. This is a very important role, as the Vicar General helps the Archbishop manage the entire archdiocese.
- Professor: He also taught church history as a professor at the University of Rijeka.
Becoming a Bishop
On June 4, 1999, a very important event happened in Mile Bogović's life. Pope John Paul II, the leader of the Catholic Church, chose him to become an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Rijeka–Senj. An Auxiliary Bishop helps the main bishop of an area.
Consecration and New Diocese
On June 29, 1999, he was officially made a bishop. This special ceremony is called a consecration. It took place in the St. Vid Cathedral in Rijeka. Archbishop Anton Tamarut and other important Church leaders performed the ceremony.
Just one year later, on May 25, 2000, Bishop Bogović received an even bigger role. He became the first main bishop (Diocesan Bishop) of the newly created Gospić-Senj. This meant he was now in charge of this new church area.
Retirement and Passing
Bishop Bogović retired from his role on April 4, 2016. He retired after reaching the age of 75, which is a common retirement age for bishops.
Sadly, Bishop Bogović passed away on December 19, 2020. He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia.
