title: Marko Semren
text: # Marko Semren
  
  Marko Semren (born 9 April 1954) is the auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  
  ## Biography
  
  In 1973, he entered the Franciscan Order studied philosophy and theology at the Franciscan Institute, Sarajevo. From 1974-1975 he did his National Service and took final vows on 13 April 1980, and on 29 June 1981 was ordained.
  
  Then studied at the Pontifical University "Antonianum" in Rome, receiving his Ph.D. in 1986. He served as master of novices and spiritual father, pastor and guardian of the Franciscan convent in Gorica - Livno. He taught at the theological institute in Sarajevo.
  
  On 15 July 2010, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as auxiliary bishop of Banja Luka, and Bishop of Abaradira.
  
  