The Archdiocese of Imphal is a one of the 31 Ecclesiastical Provinces in India and is the home for over 100,000 Catholics. It is hierarchical in nature, strongly compact, well knit together according to the teaching of Jesus Christ, the Holy Catholic Church founded on St. Peter, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the tradition and teaching of the Church.
The Vatican announced the appointment of Very Rev. Fr. Linus Neli as the new Archbishop of Imphal on 7th October 2023 and consecrated as the Archbishop of Imphal on 8th December 2023. With a distinguished background in canonical and theological scholarship, and pastoral care, Archbishop Linus Neli, brings a wealth of knowledge and a renewed vision for the Archdiocese. Archbishop Linus Neli is the third Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Imphal.
It has the following Vision and Mission Statement.
Our Vision
Salvation for all through establishment of God's Kingdom, God's Reign and God's Love to all creation alike with no distinction
Our Mission
Ordained to be a priest forever by leaving behind our love ones at home, giving up all that is Earthly, be fed daily with the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and in the strength of this heavenly food step out of our comfort zones to love and to serve all humanity till our last breath.
Our Objectives
- To love and serve all people alike with special preference to the poor, needy, the marginalised and the differently able people
- To stabilize the society through best value ridden education; to mould and to shape every child freely or at minimal charges
- To walk extra mile with every individual and even give our coats and even our lives as and when the noble need arises
- To let the value of the Gospel be known and spread through our lives, through our deeds and through our words
- To deny ourselves of the earthly privileges in order to serve humanity with utmost humility
