Category: Ordination

The Salesian Province of Dimapur joyfully celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Poji Thovitho Elvis, SDB, on 27th December 2025. The sacred rite of ordination was conferred by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, Nagaland, in the presence of Salesians, religious, family members, and the faithful. Ordained at St. Xavier Parish Church, Meluri, Fr. Elvis is the first Salesian priest from the Pochury community, making the occasion a moment of great pride and joy for the local Church and the Salesian Congregation. The solemn Eucharistic celebration marked a significant milestone in his vocational journey, following years of

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The Salesian Province of Dimapur joyfully celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. L. Adaziio Joachim, SDB, on 20 December 2025 at St. John Bosco Church, Tadubi. The ordination was graciously conferred by Bishop Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal, in the presence of Salesians, religious, family members, and the faithful. The Eucharistic celebration was marked by prayerful participation and deep gratitude for the gift of priesthood. Following the Holy Mass, a felicitation programme was held, during which Fr. Adaziio was greeted with words of encouragement, appreciation, and prayerful support as he begins his priestly ministry. The Province thanks God

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With deep joy and gratitude to God, the Salesian Province of Dimapur witnessed the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Anthony Gangchuipou Panmei, SDB, on 19 December 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Duiluan 2. The sacred rite was conferred by Bishop Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal, in the presence of priests, religious, family members, and a large gathering of the faithful. The liturgical celebration was marked by prayerful participation and a strong sense of thanksgiving for the gift of priestly vocation. Following the Holy Mass, a felicitation programme was held, featuring hymns of praise, messages of congratulations, words of

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