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Archdiocese of Maribor Archidioecesis Mariborensis Nadškofija Maribor | |
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Location | |
Country | Slovenia |
Statistics | |
Area | 7,398 km2 (2,856 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 826,229 704,384 (85.3%) |
Information | |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Cathedral |
Maribor Cathedral (Stolnica sv. Janeza Krstnika) |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Archbishop | Alojzij Cvikl, S.J. |
Bishops emeritus |
Franc Kramberger, Archbishop Emeritus (2006-2011) Marjan Turnšek, Archbishop Emeritus (2011-2013) |
Website | |
Website of the Archdiocese |
The Archdiocese of Maribor ( Latin: Archidioecesis Mariborensis, Slovene: Nadškofija Maribor) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Slovenia. Its episcopal see is Maribor.
It was reported in January 2012 that the Archdiocese of Maribor was in deep financial difficulties and just before bankruptcy. [1] The whole amount of debts, provoked by high-risk investments was 800 million euros. The Archbishop of Maribor, Marjan Turnšek, and the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Anton Stres, have resigned due to their involvement after the request by Pope Francis. [2]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (January 2012) |
Archdiocese of Maribor Archidioecesis Mariborensis Nadškofija Maribor | |
---|---|
Location | |
Country | Slovenia |
Statistics | |
Area | 7,398 km2 (2,856 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 826,229 704,384 (85.3%) |
Information | |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Cathedral |
Maribor Cathedral (Stolnica sv. Janeza Krstnika) |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Archbishop | Alojzij Cvikl, S.J. |
Bishops emeritus |
Franc Kramberger, Archbishop Emeritus (2006-2011) Marjan Turnšek, Archbishop Emeritus (2011-2013) |
Website | |
Website of the Archdiocese |
The Archdiocese of Maribor ( Latin: Archidioecesis Mariborensis, Slovene: Nadškofija Maribor) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Slovenia. Its episcopal see is Maribor.
It was reported in January 2012 that the Archdiocese of Maribor was in deep financial difficulties and just before bankruptcy. [1] The whole amount of debts, provoked by high-risk investments was 800 million euros. The Archbishop of Maribor, Marjan Turnšek, and the Archbishop of Ljubljana, Anton Stres, have resigned due to their involvement after the request by Pope Francis. [2]