Archbishop Dr Linus Neli receives Pallium
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 31 2024:
Archbishop of Imphal, Most Reverend Dr Linus Neli DD received pallium from Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli during a ceremony held at St Joseph s Cathedral, Mantripukhri on Wednesday.
Most Rev Dominic Lumon, Archbishop Emeritus of Imphal, in his homily explained the importance of Pallium and also the functionaries of the sacred offices.
The Eucharistic celebration was concelebrated by 74 priests of the Archdiocese with the Suffragan diocese represented by Chancellor of the Diocese of Kohima Fr Jacob Chiralel.
After the pallium ceremony, a short felicitation programme was organised to greet Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli and to congratulate Dr Linus Neli.
The ceremony was attended by Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah, former cabinet minister Francis Ngajokpa, leaders of civil societies and civil officers.