Josip Marija Carević (February 16, 1883 in Metković – 1945 in

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) was a

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bishop who served as head of the

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, at the end of April or beginning of May 1945, he was tortured and executed by

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under mysterious circumstances. His grave has not been found. He was ordained Bishop of Dubrovnik on August 4, 1929. During his time as bishop, a large cross was built on the

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peak overlooking the city. He held this post until February 9, 1940. He subsequently retired to the

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region, placing himself at the service of Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac.Dubrovnik: Predstavljena knjiga o biskupu Careviću
/ref> During this time he was named Titular Bishop of Aristium.

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