Linus Neli Explained

Type:	archbishop
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
Ordination:	20 December 1984
Consecration:	8 December 2023
Consecrated By:	Dominic Lumon
Birth Date:	26 April 1957
Birth Place:	Senapati, Manipur, India
Nationality:	Indian
Coat Of Arms:	Archbishop-linus-neli.png
Motto:	"Listen to him"
Honorific-Prefix:	The Most Reverend
Alma Mater:	Papal Seminary Pontifical Urban University

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

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.

Priesthood

Bishop Neli was ordained a priest on 20 December 1984, for the Archdiocese of Imphal.

Episcopate

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.^{[10] [11]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archbishop Linus Neli [Catholic-Hierarchy] ]. 2024-04-09 . www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
2. Web site: 2023-10-07 . Fr. Linus Neli, New Archbishop of Imphal . 2024-04-09 . CCBI . en-US.
3. Web site: CNA . More than 10,000 Indian Catholics welcome new archbishop in conflict-torn Manipur . 2024-04-09 . Catholic News Agency . en.
4. Web site: Morningbell . 2023-12-09 . Dr Linus Neli becomes 3rd Archbishop of Imphal Diocese - The Morning Bell . 2024-04-09 . en-US.
5. News: 2023-10-08 . Rev Fr Linus Neli To Be New Archbishop Of Imphal . Ukhrul Times . 2024-04-09 . en-US.
6. Web site: Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal . UCA News . 2024-04-09.
7. Web site: 2023-10-09 . Pope names new archbishop in India's strife-torn Manipur state . 2024-04-09 . The Pillar . en.
8. Web site: Dr Linus Neli to be new Archbishop of Imphal: 08th oct23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2024-04-09 . e-pao.net.
9. Web site: 2023-12-12 . Conflict-ridden Indian state of Manipur gets new Catholic archbishop . 2024-04-09 . La croix international . en.
10. Web site: Episcopal ordination ceremony of new Archbishop of Imphal held . 2024-04-09 . www.thesangaiexpress.com . en.
11. Web site: 2023-12-11 . India: New Archbishop of Imphal ordained . 2024-04-09 . RVA . en.