Archbishop Milan Zgrablić led Mass for the University of Zadar academic year

Archbishop Milan Zgrablić led a Mass for the start of the 2026/27 academic year at the University of Zadar on Monday, October 26. The liturgy took place at the Church of St. Demetrius in Zadar on the feast day of the church's patron saint.

During the Mass, Archbishop Zgrablić encouraged the academic community to pray for persistence in work, clarity of thought, honesty in seeking truth, and openness to others. He stated that formation involves the whole person, including reason, conscience, feelings, and relationships. He noted that education carries a responsibility to nurture judgment, responsibility for decisions, respect for the dignity of others, and a readiness to cooperate.