The death of a young priest of an archdiocese in northeastern India is mourned.
Father Albert Khartu from the Archdiocese of Imphal, Manipur state died on May 23 at 3.30 in the morning at Catholic Medical Centre, Imphal. He was 38.
On December 8, 2016, he went to Catholic Medical Centre for a check-up and was diagnosed with Hepatitis B.
Due to the seriousness of his health condition, he remained in the hospital for the remaining days of his life until he breathed his last when he suffered from Cardio-Pulmonary arrest, CLD with decompensated liver cirrhosis at Catholic Medical Centre.
Father Khartu was born on February 10, 1984, at Monsang Pantha village in Chandel District, Manipur to the late James Khartu and late Thesong Meningam.
He completed his formation at St. Thomas Minor Seminary, Imphal from 2003 to 2005. He studied at Good Shepherd Major Seminary in the Nagaland state of India from 2005 to 2008.
He did his regency from 2008 to 2009 at St. Mary's Parish, Bendramai, and in St. Thomas Seminary Imphal.
He finished his theology at Oriens Theological College, Shillong, Meghalaya from 2011 to 2014.
He was ordained a priest on January 24, 2015, at St. Peter's Parish, Monsang Pantha Chandel District of Manipur.
Later, he was appointed as the assistant parish priest and vice-principal of St. John's School, Nungba in Senapati District on February 20, 2015.
He served in this parish in his best capacity for almost two years. As his health deteriorated day by day, he stayed in Catholic Medical Centre until he passed away.
“We deeply mourn the death of a young missionary priest,” said Archbishop Dominic Lumon of Imphal.
The fraternity of Father Khartu will miss his presence very dearly. He was a lively, humourous and well-read priest.
Archbishop Lumon together with the priests, nuns, catechists, and Catholics thanked Father Khartu’s family members for gifting their beloved son to the Church in Manipur. - RVA Zo
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