Most Rev Dominic Lumon, DD Archbishop Emeritus of Imphal feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 24 2024:
The 'Thanksgiving Holy Mass cum Felicitation Programme' of Most Rev Dominic Lumon, DD Archbishop Emeritus of Imphal was held on Monday at his native village Monsang Pantha in Chandel district.
The Thanksgiving Holy Mass was attended by Most Rev (Dr) Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal and distinguished senior Catholic priests, fathers, nuns, catechists, leaders, well-wishers, friends, relatives and family members from Monsang villages and neighbouring communities.
During the programme, the biography of Dominic Lumon titled "The Incredible Journey" authored by John S Shilshi, IPS (retired) was released by Most Rev (Dr) Linus Neli.
The author John Shilshi also shared briefly on how the idea to write the biography of Dominic Lumon evolved.
Monsang Catholic Association headed by Dr Sh Wilson Monsang, president (MCA) felicitated the DD Archbishop Emeritus of Imphal with a traditional Monsang shawl and memento as a souvenir.
During the felicitation session, gifts were bestowed upon Dominic Lumon by SUR (Monsang Tribe Union), Parish Pastoral Council, St Peter's Parish, Chief, Monsang Pantha village, family members and well-wishers led by Ts Warshing.
The programme which was attended by hundreds of people across varied communities in support and appreciation of Most Rev Dominic Lumon for his long journey of service in the catholic fraternity showed colorful prayer dance and folk song presentation from Sunday class students (HCCC) and village elders of Monsang Pantha.