TURA, June 18: Various Catholic churches from Tura have taken a decision to offer prayers for the victims of the ethnic violence in Manipur and seek divine intervention as well as to lend support to the affected people amid difficult times.
The decision comes after Catholic church leaders from various parishes in Tura town, including the Cathedral, Sacred Heart Tura, Araimile, Danakgre, and Walbakgre, along with the Bishop of Tura, Rev. Andrew R. Marak and Rev. Jose Chirackal, held a meeting at the Bishop’s House Tura on June 17.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the issues affecting the people of Manipur, particularly the ethnic violence in the state.
The Catholic church leaders have decided to take action in response to these challenges.
The church will also organise public rallies to show solidarity with those impacted by the ethnic violence.
