Linus Neli
The Most Reverend Linus Neli | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Imphal | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal |
| See | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal |
| Appointed | 7 October 2023 |
| Predecessor | Dominic Lumon |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 December 1984 |
| Consecration | 8 December 2023 by Dominic Lumon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Papal Seminary Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | "Listen to him" |
| Coat of arms |  |
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]
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
Bishop Neli was ordained a priest on 20 December 1984, for the Archdiocese of Imphal.[1][5][6]
Episcopate[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Archbishop Linus Neli [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b "Fr. Linus Neli, New Archbishop of Imphal". CCBI. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b c CNA. "More than 10,000 Indian Catholics welcome new archbishop in conflict-torn Manipur". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Morningbell (2023-12-09). "Dr Linus Neli becomes 3rd Archbishop of Imphal Diocese - The Morning Bell". Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b c d "Rev Fr Linus Neli To Be New Archbishop Of Imphal". Ukhrul Times. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b c d "Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal". UCA News. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Pope names new archbishop in India's strife-torn Manipur state". The Pillar. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Dr Linus Neli to be new Archbishop of Imphal: 08th oct23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Conflict-ridden Indian state of Manipur gets new Catholic archbishop". La croix international. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Episcopal ordination ceremony of new Archbishop of Imphal held". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "India: New Archbishop of Imphal ordained". RVA. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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