Thousands gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Fr Joseph Muloparampil, affectionately known as Fr Jose, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Dibrugarh and one of Upper Assam’s most loved priests. He passed away on October 26, 2025, while undergoing medical treatment at a private nursing home here.

His mortal remains were laid to rest at the cemetery of St Joseph’s Seminary, the very institution he had once led as its first diocesan rector — where generations of priests had looked up to him as a mentor and guide.

The solemn requiem Mass held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bishop’s House, was presided over by Archbishop John Moolachira of Guwahati, with Bishop Albert Hemrom of Dibrugarh and bishops from across the Northeast joining in the final rites.

As the casket was carried through the c

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