Nghe An Border Guard Command congratulates Vinh Diocese and Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of February 13, a working delegation of the Provincial Border Guard Command led by Colonel Tran Hai Binh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Commander of the Nghe An Border Guard came to present flowers to congratulate Vinh Diocese and Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long on the occasion of the Ceremony to announce the Decision to establish Vinh Diocese and appoint the Bishop of Vinh Diocese.
Also attending were Colonel Le Nhu Cuong - Political Commissar of the Provincial Border Guard, comrades in the Command, leaders of departments and Station Chiefs of Coastal Border Guard Stations.
The working delegation of the Provincial Border Guard Command presented a beautiful flower basket to congratulate Vinh Diocese and Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long, and sent congratulations to the parishioners in the entire diocese on the occasion of the solemn occasion.
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| The delegation of the Nghe An Border Guard Command presented a beautiful flower basket to congratulate the Vinh Diocese and Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long. Photo: Phuong Linh |
Colonel Tran Hai Binh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Commander of the Provincial Border Guard, expressed his hope that, as Bishop of Vinh Diocese, Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long would continue to encourage parishioners to well implement the policies of the Party and State; actively participate in patriotic emulation movements, build and protect the Fatherland, maintain political security, social order and safety in the locality, contributing to promoting socio-economic development.
Colonel Tran Hai Binh also respectfully invited Bishop Nguyen Huu Long, dignitaries and parishioners to participate in activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Border Guard force and the 30th anniversary of the People's Border Guard Day (March 3, 2019).
On behalf of the parishioners of Vinh Diocese, Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long thanked the provincial Border Guard Command for their attention. In his new position in Vinh Diocese, the bishop and other dignitaries in the diocese will coordinate well with authorities at all levels in building the homeland and country to become increasingly prosperous.
Bishop Nguyen Huu Long also hopes that the Provincial Border Guard Command and border units will continue to pay attention and create favorable conditions to help parishioners effectively implement the Party's policies and the State's laws; help parishioners in the area develop the economy, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, implement social security programs, and build great national unity.
