Rev. Fr. John Madur, a senior Catholic priest who served as the Diocesan Administrator of the Archdiocese of Shillong, passed away at Nazareth Hospital, Shillong, on Tuesday afternoon. He was 67.
Fr. Madur breathed his last at 2.50 pm on October 27, according to a notice issued by the Archdiocese of Shillong.
Born on December 10, 1958, he was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1987, beginning a ministry that spanned nearly four decades.
He served as the Diocesan Administrator following the death of Archbishop Dominic Jala in October 2019, a responsibility he held until 2021, when the Archdiocese underwent a period of transition. He also served as Vicar General and Chancellor of the Archdiocese.
Beyond his ecclesiastical responsibilities, Fr. Madur was involved in initiatives promoting interfaith harmony. He served as vice-president of the Shillong All Faiths Forum, which brings together religious leaders to foster peace, mutual understanding and cooperation among communities.
The Archdiocese of Shillong, in its condolence notice issued by Archbishop Most Rev. Victor Lyngdoh, expressed deep sorrow over his passing and invited religious leaders, priests, the faithful and his friends to attend the services and pray for the repose of his soul.
A concelebrated Requiem Mass is scheduled to be held at the Archbishop’s House in Laitumkhrah, Shillong on Wednesday.