Manipur

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), in collaboration with CCBI Commission for Migrants, organized a one-day seminar for internally displaced persons (IDPs) on March 1, 2025, at St. Thomas Parish Hall, Singngat, Manipur, India.

The Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS) inaugurated its first-ever Mission Centre in the remote Behiang village of the diocese, Manipur near the Indo-Myanmar Border on February 18, 2025.

In celebration of the Jubilee Year, the Archdiocese of Imphal organized a vibrant two-day spiritual camp for the youth and children of St. Thomas Parish, held from February 15 to 16 at St. Thomas Church, Singngat in Manipur, India.

The Catholic voluntary organization St. Vincent de Paul Society, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Imphal, organized a food distribution drive for marginalized and internally displaced families in S. Belpuan Village, Manipur, India on February 8.

Father John Boi's ordination ceremony was conducted at the temporary hall of Assumption Parish, presided over by Archbishop Linus Neli.

The Archdiocese of Imphal, which serves the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, participated in an interfaith gathering on December 14 to mourn the loss of lives and pray for reconciliation among the conflicting communities in the strife-torn region.

Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal has requested Pope Francis to pray for the people of Manipur State in northeastern India.

The displaced persons from Manipur living in Narangi Area, Guwahati gathered for an emotional Thanksgiving service cum reception to welcome back Fr. Tom, a beacon of hope and selflessness, after his miraculous recovery from a near-fatal heart attack.

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He described himself as "standing amid death, God's hand and protection were invisible and had taken me home safely."

Haokip and Rebati hope for the triumph of reason, wishing that people will seek peace instead of conflict.

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"Save us, O Lord, and carry us back," said a priest.

"Priesthood Day is a special day to honor men serving as priests," said Archbishop Neli.

Bishop Linus Neli said, "All human beings are equal and have blood; we are Christians; we are Catholic Christians; however, look and compare our blood to that of Christ. Christ's blood is the cleansing blood of the world."

Commission for Migrants in collaboration with the Delhi Catholic Archdiocese Migrants Commission celebrated the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees and spiritual gathering in Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi, India on September 24, 2023.

The Tamil Nadu Conference of Religious India (TNCRI) had a peaceful Manipur meeting at Santhome Cathedral.

Atoli Sema said, "To stop the rape culture, normal candlelight or rally or mere punishment will not help. I want to call upon the country rulers that there should be a strict rule to punish rapists.”

At least one police inspector and six senior police officers from outside Manipur are monitoring 42 special investigation teams investigating more than 6,000 mob violence incidents. Supreme Court ordered this for state government.

Sr. Margret said, " This event is conducted to show we are always with you all in your thick and thin life situations and will continue to support and pray continually."