Units and localities congratulate dignitaries, officials and parishioners on the occasion of Christmas.

Afternoon of December 20, the working delegation ofNghe An Provincial Border Guard Command, led by Colonel Tran Hai Binh - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Commander of the Provincial Border Guard, came to present flowers to congratulate the Vinh Diocese Bishopric on the occasion of Christmas preparations.

Leaders of Nghe An Border Guard Command presented flowers to congratulate the Vinh Diocese Bishop's Palace.

On behalf of the officers and soldiers of Nghe An Border Guard, the working delegation of the Provincial Border Guard Command thanked the sentiments of the parishioners, especially in the border areas, and at the same time, hoped that in the coming time, the Bishop, priests, the Pastoral Council and parishioners would continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity, live a good life, and live the gospel in the hearts of the nation.

Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long thanked the Border Guard officers and soldiers for their sentiments and affirmed that with his responsibility, he will continue to encourage parishioners to respect God, love their country, and accompany local authorities and Border Guard forces in building great national unity, actively participating in economic and social development and building new rural areas in the area.

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On the occasion of Christmas 2019, December 20,Military Region 4 Commandled by Major General Nguyen Sy Hoi - Deputy Commander of the Military Region came to congratulate at the Vinh Diocese Bishop's Palace. The Deputy Commander wished the Bishops, priests, male and female religious... and all the parishioners in the Dioceses a peaceful Christmas.

Major General Nguyen Sy Hoi - Deputy Commander of the Military Region congratulated the Vinh Diocese Bishop's House. Photo: Ho Viet

In recent times, priests and pastoral councils of parishes and sub-parishes of Vinh Diocese have closely coordinated with local authorities and organizations at all levels, actively mobilizing people and parishioners to implement the Party's guidelines and policies; actively mobilizing parishioners in the diocese to unite, carry out patriotic emulation movements, develop the economy and society, and help each other to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty. The dioceses have coordinated to encourage dignitaries and officials to participate in training in national defense and security knowledge, and to encourage young people to join the army and fulfill their duty to protect the Fatherland.

On the occasion of Christmas,Do Luong districtorganized delegations to visit and give gifts to priests, religious dignitaries and parishioners in the district.

Leaders of Do Luong district congratulate parishioners in the area. Photo: Huu Hoan

At parishes and deaneries, leaders of Do Luong district acknowledged the positive contributions of parishioners in building solidarity between Catholics and non-Catholics and participating in local movements. Notable among them are the movements to build new rural areas and develop the economy, improving people's lives. On this occasion, district leaders wished parishioners a peaceful and happy Christmas.