Professional paper

Peacemaking by Željko Mardešić.

Bože Vuleta

Abstract

The text presents some of the experiences of collaboration of the sociologist of religion Željko Mardešić who is with the Franciscan Institute for the Culture of Peace in Split, Croatia, and it is without an elaboration or evaluation of the contents of that very collaboration. The collaboration itself confirms Mardešić's positive evaluation and his support of small practical work, initiatives and movements, particularly those done or shaped in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council. Mardešić's desire and efforts to make the Church in Croatia go the path of "cleaning memory", promoted by the Pope John Paul II, is highlighted by some possibly unknown events or experiences with him as well as by the honor that the Franciscan Institute for the Culture of Peace had given to Ž. Mardešić during his life: The Institute had initiated and prepared his honor's doctorate; published the collection of works Dijalogom do mira (Through Dialogue to Peace) in honor to him; prepared the celebration of his doctorate and
presentation of his book at the Franciscan friary on the isle of Visovac, June 17th 2005.

Keywords

Željko Mardešić; Franciscans; peace; cleaning memory; Church; Croatia

Hrčak ID:

28992

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/28992

Publication date:

23.8.2008.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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