Fr. Dominic Selosie belongs to a very humble, devout and dedicated Catholic Pochuri family of Lephori Village under Meluri Parish. He was born on 26^th July 1979 as the third child of the seven children of his parents, Mr. Miirasie Joshua and Mrs. Selisii Stella. After his primary education in Little Flower School, Lephori, he joined St. Xavier School Meluri in class 5 and remained in the hostel to complete his matriculation, before he joined the Seminary. His Seminary formation and education include:

2000 – 2002 : Minor Seminary at Newman Bible College, Chumukedima & Cl. 11&12 at St. Xavier School, Jalukie

2002 – 2003 : Orientation Course at Vianney Home, Chabua

2003 – 2006 :  Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur & B.A. and Philosophy at Salesian College, Dimapur

2006 – 2009 : Regency: Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur

                                        St. Paul Church, Pungro

                                        St. Ignatius Church, Razeba

2009 – 2013 : Theology at Oriens Theological College, Shillong.

Having fulfilled the required formation and studies, Fr. Dominic was ordained a priest for the diocese of Kohima on 7^th January 2013 by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, in his village, Lephori. His priestly motto was “By the grace of God I am what I am” (2 Cor. 15;10). Since his ordination, he has carried out priestly and pastoral responsibilities in various parishes in the diocese, till his demise on 24^th November 2022. The ministries carried out by him include:

2013:               Asst. Priest at St. Joseph Church, Tseminyu

2013 – 15:       Asst. Priest at St. Xavier Church, Jalukie

2015 – 17 :       Asst. Priest at St. Thomas Church, Tuensang

2017 – 19 :       Asst. Priest at St. Mary’s Church, Lakhuti

2019 – 21 :       Asst. Priest at St. Dominic Church, Chiephobozou

2012 – 22 :       Asst. Priest at St. Mary’s Church, Lozaphuhu

Fr. Dominic was very humble, simple, determined and dedicated priest. He was very pastoral minded and was available for any service. He was hard working and never complained about anything. His down to earth life style and friendly approach to everyone is a hallmark of his personality. In his demise, the diocese has lost a committed and promising priest and pastor. We pray for the repose of his soul. May God grand him eternal peace and rest.  May the grace of God give consolation and strength to his parents and siblings at this moment of grief.

May he rest in Peace

Diocese of Kohima