Archdiocese of Maribor

The Archdiocese of Maribor is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Slovenia. Its episcopal see is Maribor.

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History

1859 : Maribor became the see of the Diocese of Lavant
March 5, 1962: Established as Diocese of Maribor from the Diocese of Lavant
April 7, 2006: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Maribor

It was reported in January 2012 that the Archdiocese of Maribor was in deep financial difficulties and just before bankruptcy. 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.

United titles

Lavant

Special churches

Former Cathedral:
* St George's Cathedral Church, Ptuj
Minor Basilica:
* Basilica of Mary, Mother of Mercy
* Basilica of Our Lady of the Shroud

Leadership

Bishops of Maribor
* Maksimilijan Držečnik
* Franc Kramberger ; see below
Archbishops of Maribor
* Franc Kramberger ; see above
* Marjan Turnšek
** Stanislav Lipovšek, Bishop of Celje, Apostolic Administrator
* Alojzij Cvikl, S.J.

Suffragan dioceses