AMCU condoles
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 13 2022:
The All Manipur Catholic Union (AMCU) has condoled the demise of Archbishop Emeritus Most Reverend Joseph Mittathany on July 11 at the age of 91 .
In a condolence message today, AMCU publicity secretary Dimduanlung KG James said the passing away of Archbishop Emeritus Most Reverend Joseph Mittathany is a great loss not only for the Catholics but also for the people of Manipur.
He became the first Bishop of Imphal Diocese in 1980 and when the diocese was upgraded to Archdiocese, he became the first Archbishop of Imphal and served from 1995 to 2006, added the condolence message.
He was admired for his wise pastoral stewardship and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions, healthcare and social services in Manipur, added AMCU in the message.
AMCU also invited all the people to attend the funeral service to be held at St Joseph's Cathedral, Mantripukhri on July 14 at 10 am .