Leopoldo Girelli, the Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, consecrated Archbishop of Linus Neli of Imphal on December 8, 2023, at St. John Bosco Parish, Maram Khunou, Manipur State, Northeast India.
The Vatican has approved Archbishop Neli, the first in the position from the Senapati district of Manipur's state in northeast India.
Archbishop Neli was born in the village of Punanamei on April 26, 1958. As an alumnus of the Papal Seminary, Pune, he was consecrated a priest on December 20, 1984.
The retired and gregarious primary consecrator of the ceremony was Dominic Lumon, DD, Archbishop Emeritus. The co-consecrators were the Archbishop of Guwahati, Most Rev. John Moolacchira, DD, and the Bishop of Kohima, James Thoppil, DD.
Leopoldo Girelli, in his homily, emphasized the importance of spiritual development, faith, and mission advancement while also lamenting the tumultuous state of affairs and pleading for peace and unity.
Archbishop Neli expressed his appreciation for the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio in India and Nepal, emphasizing his best wishes for tranquility and regular existence. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to church leaders, guest dignitaries, and attendees for their encouragement and support.
10,000 delegates hailing from Northeastern states were in attendance at the episcopal ordination. Among them were 500 nuns, 240 priests, and four archbishops.
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