CRO PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES NEW ZAGREB ARCHBISHOP

ZAGREB, July 7 (Hina) - The president of the Croatian Parliament Vlatko Pavletic on Monday forwarded a letter of congratulations to the newly appointed Archbishop of Zagreb, Msgr Josip Bozanic. Following is the text of the letter: "On the occasion of your appointment as the first shepherd of the Zagreb Archdiocese, allow me to congratulate you most sincerely on behalf of the Croatian Parliament, and mine as well. "In front of you is a long period of serving God and His people in Croatia, for which you will need the permanent support of all those factors, which you already have. I wish you a lot of success, as well as the necessary vigour and health, wisdom and determination in serving and keeping faith in the Church and the people. "Excellency, receive my uttermost respect", the letter by the president of the Croatian Parliament concluded. (hina) ha 071332 MET jul 97