Majić, a priest of the Mostar-Duvno Diocese, was ordained by Archbishop Tomo Vukšić of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Vrhbosna, with the approval of Pope Francis. In his decision, the pontiff called on the faithful to show their obedience, harmony and cooperation to Majić.
After accepting Msgr. Franjo Komarica's resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Banja Luka due to retirement, Pope Francis appointed Majić as the Catholic bishop of Banja Luka on 8 December 2023.
Msgr. Željko Majić was born on 28 March 1963, in Drinovci, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He studied philosophy and theology at the Major Seminary of Sarajevo. On 29 June 1988 he was ordained a priest for the diocese of Mostar-Duvno.
Majić has served as director of Caritas in the diocese of Mostar-Duvno.