Zvonimir Gavranovic

Zvonimir Gavranovic was bor in 1946 of Croatian parents in the us-trian town of Schärding am Inn. His parents had fled to Austria to escape Communism which had overrun Croatia. In 1950 the family began a new life in Australia, in the South Western region of Sydney. During the last two years of High School he felt called to enter priestly life. He entered St. Columbas College Springwood in 1966 to begin his studies for the priesthood and completed them at St. Patricks College Manly. Over the...See more

Zvonimir Gavranovic was bor in 1946 of Croatian parents in the us-trian town of Schärding am Inn. His parents had fled to Austria to escape Communism which had overrun Croatia. In 1950 the family began a new life in Australia, in the South Western region of Sydney. During the last two years of High School he felt called to enter priestly life. He entered St. Columbas College Springwood in 1966 to begin his studies for the priesthood and completed them at St. Patricks College Manly. Over the years he has had many appointments to various parishes of Greater Sydney. Currently he is assistant pastor at St. John XXIII Parish Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens. He has a special interest in developing relations with all churches and religious faiths, believing that it is integral for all men and women to feel connected and supported in order to foster and promote the wellbeing of the community at large. This book is written in this ecumenical spirit. See less