Archbishop Linus Neli is the current serving Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal. He was appointed by Pope Francis on 7 October 2023.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

The Most Reverend

Linus Neli
Archbishop of Imphal
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal
SeeRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal
Appointed7 October 2023
PredecessorDominic Lumon
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination20 December 1984
Consecration8 December 2023
by Dominic Lumon
Personal details
Born (1957-04-26) 26 April 1957 (age 67)
NationalityIndian
Alma materPapal Seminary
Pontifical Urban University
Motto"Listen to him"
Coat of armsLinus Neli's coat of arms

Early life and education

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Linus was born on 26 April 1957 in Senapati, Manipur. He studied philosophy at Christ the King College, Shillong, and theology from Papal Seminary, Pune. He holds a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical Urbaniana University of Rome.[1][3][5][6]

Priesthood

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Bishop Neli was ordained a priest on 20 December 1984, for the Archdiocese of Imphal.[1][5][6]

Episcopate

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On 7 October 2023, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Dominic Lumon and appointed Linus Neli as the new archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal. He was Ordained Bishop on 8 December 2023 by Dominic Lumon.[1][2][3][5][6][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Archbishop Linus Neli [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  2. ^ a b "Fr. Linus Neli, New Archbishop of Imphal". CCBI. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ a b c CNA. "More than 10,000 Indian Catholics welcome new archbishop in conflict-torn Manipur". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  4. ^ Morningbell (2023-12-09). "Dr Linus Neli becomes 3rd Archbishop of Imphal Diocese - The Morning Bell". Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  5. ^ a b c d "Rev Fr Linus Neli To Be New Archbishop Of Imphal". Ukhrul Times. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  6. ^ a b c d "Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal". UCA News. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  7. ^ "Pope names new archbishop in India's strife-torn Manipur state". The Pillar. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  8. ^ "Dr Linus Neli to be new Archbishop of Imphal: 08th oct23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  9. ^ "Conflict-ridden Indian state of Manipur gets new Catholic archbishop". La croix international. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. ^ "Episcopal ordination ceremony of new Archbishop of Imphal held". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  11. ^ "India: New Archbishop of Imphal ordained". RVA. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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