Jowai Bishop Victor Lyngdoh appointed Archbishop of Shillong

SHILLONG: Rev. Victor Lyngdoh, the current Bishop of Jowai, has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Shillong Archdiocese by Pope Francis.

A press communiqué issued from the Archbishop’s House said, “This provision was made public in Rome on Monday, December 28, 2020, at noon, corresponding to 4:30 pm IST.”

The post had been lying vacant since the demise of Archbishop Rev. Dominic Jala (SDB) on October 10, 2019, in a road mishap in Colusa County, California, U.S.

It needs mention here that Father John Madur has been looking after the Shillong Archdiocese as Diocesan Administrator after the demise of Archbishop Jala.

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Father Madur congratulated Bishop Victor on his appointed as the new Archbishop.

“With great joy, we announce that the Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Victor Lyngdoh as the Archbishop of Shillong Archdiocese,” Father John said in a statement.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, congratulating Reverend Lyngdoh on Twitter, wrote, “Congratulations Your Grace, Most Reverend Bishop Victor Lyngdoh for being appointed as the new Archbishop of #Shillong Archdiocese. I believe that His Grace will continue to serve the Lord and share his wisdom & knowledge for the greater good of mankind.@Pontifex @VaticanNews."

Bishop Victor Lyngdoh, born on January 14, 1956 at Wahlang Village in East Khasi Hills ,was appointed as the Bishop of Jowai Diocese and installed on November 20, 2016. He is also the Chairman of the Bible Commission in North East Bishops Council of India.

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