ASIA/INDIA - Resignation and succession of the Archbishop of Imphal

Wednesday, 12 July 2006

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 12 July 2006, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Imphal (India) presented by Archbishop Joseph Mittathany in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. Archbishop Mittathany is succeeded by Archbishop Dominic Lumon, until now Coadjutor of the same archdiocese. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 12/7/2006; Righe 5; Parole 64)


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