The Archdiocese of Imphal is 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.​

 

 

OUR CORE VALUES

 

Our Core Values as People of God and in fidelity to our sacred vocation as priests and religious, and in response to the divine call of our Lord Jesus Christ to love, to serve, and to glorify Him, we embrace the following values as the foundation of our lives and mission:To Love, Serve, and Glorify God: With undivided hearts, we offer our lives in worship, service, and adoration of the Triune God, seeking always to do His holy will.To Serve Humanity in the Spirit of Christ’s Self-Emptying: Following the example of Jesus who emptied Himself for our sake, we dedicate ourselves to serve all people, especially the poor, the suffering, and the marginalised with humility, compassion, and sacrificial love.To Live and Proclaim the Gospel with Zeal: In obedience to the Lord’s command, we strive to be living witnesses of the Good News, proclaiming Christ by word and example.To Revere All of God’s Creation with Love: Recognising the divine imprint in every person and in all creation, we commit to honouring the dignity of each human being and caring for the world entrusted to us.To Labour Unceasingly Until Called to Eternal Rest: We pledge to tirelessly serve God’s people, never seeking rest until we rest eternally in Him.To Uphold the Ministry of Intercession: Through fervent prayer, especially in our chapels and houses of prayer, we lift up those we are called to serve, interceding daily for their needs and for the sanctification of the world.It has the following Vision and Mission Statement.

 

 

Our Vision

The Salvation of the People of God through the establishment of God's kingdom, the reign of His divine will, and the outpouring of His boundless love upon all creation. ​

 

 

Our Mission

Ordained to the Priesthood for eternity, we leave behind our loved ones and relinquish all earthly attachments. Nourished daily by the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we step beyond our comfort zones to love and serve all humanity.

 

 

Our Objectives

• To love and serve all people without distinction, with a special care for the poor, the marginalised, the needy, and the differently abled.

• To build a just society through value-based education, forming each child with generosity and compassion.

• To go extra mile for every person, ready even to give our lives in service of humanity.

• To proclaim the Gospel through our lives, our actions and words.

To renounce earthly comforts for the sake of serving humanity and witnessing to Christ's love.