Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, the Apostolic Nuncio to India, Vatican Ambassador to India arrives to Nagaland.
Kohima, March 26 (MExN): The Catholic Community of the Diocese of Kohima led by Bishop James Thoppil, Priests, religious and all the catholic faithful today welcomed the Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, the Apostolic Nuncio to India, Vatican Ambassador to India visit to Nagaland.
During his visits, the Archbishop will visit various Catholic Institutions in the state Capital and in Dimapur, informed a press release from Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN).
Among others, on March 27, he will visit Kohima War Cemetery, Kisama Naga Heritage Village, St Joseph’s College, Jakhama which will be followed by interaction with Catholic leaders of Nagaland.
The Vatican diplomat will also preside during the Convocation programme at St Joseph’s University, Sovima on March 28.
This is the official visit of the Ambassador of Vatican City to Nagaland and during the visit, he will also be informed about the welfare of the Catholic Church in the State, the CAN release added.
CAN, the apex lay organization of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Kohima, also extended welcome to the Archbishop.
