Josip Marija Carević

{{short description|Croatian Roman Catholic bishop}}

Josip Marija Carević (February 16, 1883 in Metković – 1945 in Veliko Trgovišće) was a Croatian Catholic bishop who served as head of the Diocese of Dubrovnik. At the end of World War II, at the end of April or beginning of May 1945, he was tortured and executed by Yugoslav Partisans under mysterious circumstances. His grave has not been found.[https://db.hr/prije-140-godina-roden-je-dubrovacki-biskup-josip-marija-carevic/ Prije 140 godina rođen je dubrovački biskup Josip Marija Carević]

He was ordained Bishop of Dubrovnik on August 4, 1929.[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcare.html Catholic Hierarchy: Josip Marija Carević] During his time as bishop, a large cross was built on the Srđ peak overlooking the city.

He held this post until February 9, 1940. He subsequently retired to the Zagreb region, placing himself at the service of Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac.[http://www.ika.hr/index.php?prikaz=vijest&ID=56230 Dubrovnik: Predstavljena knjiga o biskupu Careviću] During this time he was named Titular Bishop of Aristium.