Gradonačelnik Mostara Ljubo Bešlić izjavio je da je povratak episkopa važan, ne samo za crkvu, nego i za mirni suživot Srba, Hrvata i Bošnjaka u tom multikulturalnom gradu.Prije povratka sjedišta, međutim, morale su se obaviti velike pripreme.
Mostar Mayor Ljubo Beslic said the bishop's transfer back is important not only for the church, but for the peaceful co-existence of Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks in the multicultural city. Before the seat could return, however, major preparations were required.