Book authored by Archbishop Emeritus released by Chief Minister

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 25, 2022

Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Monday released a book entitled ‘Values Must Come Alive’ authored by Archbishop Emeritus of Guwahati, Thomas Menamparampil, SDB, at Bianchi Hall, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong.

Sangma, said the book focussed on values that is really important in today’s times. “If you don’t have the right values everything we do to move forward will be meaningless,” he said.

The book ‘Values Must Come Alive’ guides one through the labyrinth of worrying questions that have arisen in modern times related to the issues of moral principles, ethical norms, social codes and value systems amidst bewildering cultural differences and infinitely varied contexts.

Thomas Menamparampil, is the retired archbishop of Guwahati. He served as the bishop of Dibrugarh for 11 years and the Archbishop of Guwahati for 20 years before his retirement.

He was awarded the ‘Ambassador of Peace’ Award in 2019 by International Human Rights Council.

He believes in social activism and is a firm believer of peace building and social harmony. He is a key figure in the peace process in India particularly among the ethnic groups in Assam becoming mediators between various positions and cultures and promoters of sincere dialogue between parties through mutual respect and sympathy. He has travelled all over the world addressing and animating various religious groups, congregations, universities etc and is well-known for inter-religious dialogue. His analysis of socio-cultural and political issues have triggered numerous debates and concrete peace initiatives for which he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. His nomination recognized his continued commitment to have peace, reconciliation and stability in North East India.