Marko Culej
Bishop Marko Culej (19 January 1938 – 19 August 2006) was a Croatian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Diocesan Bishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Diocese of Varaždin from 5 July 1997 until his death on 19 August 2006. Previously he served as a Titular Bishop of Limata and an Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Zagreb since 7 January 1992 until 5 July 1997.
Mons. Marko Culej | |
|---|---|
| Diocesan Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Varaždin | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 5 July 1997 |
| Term ended | 19 August 2006 |
| Predecessor | New creation |
| Successor | Josip Mrzljak |
| Other post(s) | Rector of the Major Theological Seminary in Zagreb (1992–1993), Titular Bishop of Limata, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Zagreb (1992–1997) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 24 April 1964 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 22 February 1992 (Bishop) by Cardinal Franjo Kuharić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marko Culej 19 January 1938 |
| Died | 19 August 2006 (aged 68) Varaždin, Croatia |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb |
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