Religious dignitaries and parishioners in Nghe An express their expectations for the new term.

Nghe An is developing day by day, the material and spiritual life of the people is gradually improving. Photo: Xuan Thuy

Priest Nguyen Dang Dien(Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee)

In recent times,Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committeehas contributed to eliminating the gap between religion and religion, together with society creating stability in all aspects of life. In particular, the rate of well-off and rich households among Catholics in 2015 was 51.2%, now it has increased to 53%, the rate of poor households has decreased to 9%.

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Movementnew rural construction, a civilized urban area that has been actively responded to by priests, parish pastoral councils, parishes, and the Catholic community. In the past 5 years, Catholics have donated 109,543 m²land, dismantled 78,380m of surrounding walls, cut down 5,230 trees of all kinds, contributed 54,646 working days and 294.6 billion VND, completed 317,000 m²Concrete roads contribute to making the appearance of their homeland more and more spacious, clean and beautiful, contributing to bringing 102 communes with Catholics to meet new rural standards.

On the eve of the 19th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020 - 2025, as Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee and a Catholic priest, I always wish for society to move towards a better social life. I always hope and believe that the Party and State will implement policies to build a better society, striving to achieve the goal of "Rich people, strong country, fair, democratic and civilized society". I also hope that the Party, State, and authorities at all levels will continue to promote the fight against corruption, contributing to limiting this problem to maintain the trust of the people...

Venerable Thich Dinh Tue(Abbot of Duc Hau Pagoda, Vinh City; Standing Member of the Executive Committee, Head of the International Buddhist Committee, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Nghe An Province).

In spite ofVietnam Buddhist Sangha, Nghe An ProvinceAlthough it was only established in 2011, the spiritual life of Buddhists in the area has received real attention in recent times. Ancient pagodas have been restored with the consensus and facilitation of authorities at all levels and have been put into orderly operation. Pagodas such as Dai Tue, Duc Hau, Co Am, Phuc Lac, Diec Pagoda, Gam Pagoda... have become places of practice and spiritual life for Buddhists in all rural areas. Many pagodas have monks who come to preside over them, guide their practice and provide spiritual guidance to Buddhists.

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From there, contributing to the richness and depth in the cultural and spiritual life of Nghe An people.Congress of Nghe An Provincial Party CommitteeThe 19th Congress is about to take place, as a Buddhist monk, I hope that the Congress will continue to support the development of Buddhism in Nghe An. I firmly believe that this will motivate Buddhists to continue to strive for a peaceful and happy life and make worthy contributions to the development of the locality.

Mr. Hoang Van Thai(Party cell secretary of hamlet 5, Nghi Xa commune, Nghi Loc district)

Our Hamlet 5 is a special hamlet, with 165 households, nearly 700 people, with more than 70% of the population being Catholics. With the spirit of solidarity between Catholics and non-Catholics, the people are always exemplary in leading the socio-economic development movements, especially the movement to build new rural areas.

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As a cadre, party member, currently a Party cell secretary, and also a parishioner, on the eve of the Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, I hope that the Congress will elect a virtuous and talented Executive Committee, promoting pioneering, exemplary, visionary and courageous spirit to soon turn Nghe An into a prosperous province as Uncle Ho always wished for during his lifetime.

I also hope that the Party's policies and guidelines will be disseminated to the people so that they can absorb and implement them. And I hope that the Party will pay more attention to the working people in rural areas, so that their material and spiritual lives will continue to improve.