On the Need for the Active Protection of the Welfare State

"I hope for growing apostolic zeal and pastoral-catechetical engagement among us all—priests, religious, all catechists, pastoral associates and the lay faithful in the parishes of our archdiocese and in religious organizations," said the new Archbishop after the announcement of his appointment in Đakovo.

Zagreb, April 9–11, 2013

Although many will praise the Church when it helps people in need, they will also denounce the same Church when it defends human life, moral values and the meaning of existence, and calls attention to what makes people unhappy, alienated and downtrodden.

Your decision reveals a purity of soul, strong and unwavering faith, the power of humility and gentleness, and the great courage that has distinguished every step of your exemplary pontificate.

Special Plenary Session of the Croatian Conference of Bishops, Zagreb, January 21, 2013