Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal explained

Jurisdiction:	Archdiocese
Imphal
Latin:	Archidioecesis Imphalensis
Country:	India
Image Alt:	Photo of St. Joseph's Cathedral
Rite:	Latin Rite
Metro Archbishop:	Linus Neli

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal (Latin: Imphalen(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Imphal in India.^[1]

History

• 29 January 1973: Established as Diocese of Kohima–Imphal from the Diocese of Dibrugarh^[2]
• 28 March 1980: Established as Diocese of Imphal from the Diocese of Kohima–Imphal
• 10 July 1995: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Imphal

Leadership

• Archbishops of Imphal (Latin Rite)
  • Archbishop Linus Neli (7 October 2023 - Present)
  • Archbishop Dominic Lumon (12 July 2006 – 7 October 2023)
  • Archbishop Joseph Mittathany (10 July 1995 – 12 July 2006)
• Bishops of Imphal (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Joseph Mittathany (later Archbishop) (28 March 1980 – 10 July 1995)

Suffragan dioceses

• Kohima

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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Notes and References

1. Web site: A brief sketch on the life and works of Late Most Rev. Joseph Mittathany . 2023-03-25 . www.thesangaiexpress.com . en.
2. Joshi . Vibha . 2007 . The Birth of Christian Enthusiasm among the Angami of Nagaland . South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies . 30 . 3 . 541–557 . 10.1080/00856400701714120 . 143744915 . 0085-6401.