In 6 months, Nghe An parishioners donated more than 12,000m2 of land to build new rural roads.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the first 6 months of the year, Nghe An parishioners donated more than 12,000 square meters of land, dismantled nearly 5,000 surrounding walls, contributed nearly 20 billion VND, tens of thousands of working days... to build new rural areas.
On the morning of August 7, the Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province held a conference to review the patriotic emulation movement in the first 6 months of the year and deploy tasks for the last 6 months of the year. Attending the conference were Ms. Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee.
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| Delegates attending the conference. Photo: Tien Hung |
Over the past 6 months, the Nghe An Catholic community has beenenthusiastically participated in patriotic emulation movements. Campaigns and movements continued to be promoted, with developments in various fields, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province.
In 6 months, Nghe An parishioners donated more than 12,000m2 of land, dismantled nearly 5,000 surrounding walls, contributed nearly 20 billion VND, tens of thousands of working days... to build new rural areas. Some typical localities include parishioners in Vinh Yen parish (An Hoa commune, Quynh Luu district); parishioners of Thuan Nghia parish contributed 750 million VND or parishioners in Thanh Chuong district donated more than 2,200m2 of garden land to build roads...
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| The road was expanded by parishioners in Tan Ky district donating land. Photo: Thanh Quynh |
The education of parishioners' children has also been of concern to priests, pastoral councils and families in recent times. Many parishes have established funds to encourage education, organized free teaching, and promptly encouraged children to excel. Meanwhile, family planning work has also been of concern. Many parishes and sub-parishes have not had a third or more child for many years...
At the conference, delegates also discussed and identified tasks for the last 6 months of the year. Therein, they focused on coordinating and promoting extensive propaganda about the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws and policies in the Catholic community. Continuing to encourage the Catholic community to promote and effectively implement the campaign "All people unite to build new rural areas, civilized urban areas, live a good life and follow good religion"...
