Vinko Škafar – On the Occasion of his 80th Anniversary

Abstract

The paper presents Vinko Avguštin Škafar, a Capuchin priest, theologian and associate professor of pastoral theology, who is one of the most prominent contemporary ecumenical workers in Slovenia. His basic field is pastoral theology, he still lectures at the Catechetic Pastoral School in Maribor. He also leads a few marriage groups and is a pastor in a parish where the population is rapidly aging, and consequentely often deals with the problems of aging. As a member of the Slovenian Ecumenical Council, he works at important ecumenical events and represents a link between the older and the younger generation of Slovenian ecumenical workers. In his research work, he often delves into the field of history, especially his native Prekmurje and the history of the Capuchin order and individual Capuchins.

Keywords

• vinko škafar
• theologians
• capuchins
• ecumenical workers
• anniversaries